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Incidents
5:13 a.m., November 2, 2018
A tragic incident happened last Tuesday night, October 30th in Fairford. A man from Pinaymootang First Nation is believed to have drowned after falling off a train. Locals say the bridge is known as “the black bridge” – crosses the Fairford River, about 220 km north of Winnipeg. A 22-year-old man was with his friends, when he fell into the water, it was dark, so his friends didn’t really see what happened and what was the reason of the incident, they quick...
Robbery
4:51 a.m., November 2, 2018
Late night on Tuesday, October 30th a convenience store was robbed in Winnipeg. As per employees statement, the criminal had entered the store around 9:20 p.m. with his face covered with a mask. He was armed with a knife and he went into an employees-only area behind the counter, the robber started to demand money and threatened the employees. After stealing several packs of cigarettes, the suspect grabbed the cash register and ran away from the store. He...
Distracted driving
3:35 p.m., November 1, 2018
Police decided to try something new for catching drivers, which do not follow the rules and regulations and create dangerous situations on the road. Manitoba RCMP officers put out the call on Twitter and Facebook asking drivers to suggest hot spots they were concerned about. “There was a lot of engagement. These are people that drive on these roads on a regular basis. Their information was invaluable,” said RCMP Media Relations Officer Tara Seel. Officers...
Society
3:07 p.m., November 1, 2018
The founder of the ministry announced that North End community will have Christmas party despite ministry's closure. North End Family Centre was working for 10 years, and a lot of people came there to find various help and services. In addition, every year the celebration of Christmas took place in this center. The purpose of the party was the desire of the center staff to ensure that there is enough food in the families of the community for the upcoming h...
Crime
2:59 p.m., November 1, 2018
A man arrested in Morris for bringing an object that looked like a gun into a store. A male suspect walked in one of the stores on the Main Street, he was behaving erratically and the employees suspected him to be high on drugs. His behaviour appeared to be strange, he was definitely impaired by something, like drugs or other. One of the store employees asked a man to wait in the office and called the police, the store was evacuated and only after that pol...
Crime
2:07 p.m., November 1, 2018
Winnipeg police with the help of other law enforcement units searched one of the Winnipeg residences and seized weapons and methamphetamine. The search, executed by the Street Crimes Unit and the Tactical Support Team, uncovered a loaded sawed-off shotgun, a loaded full-length shotgun, a bolt action rifle, and ammunition. Police also seized around 100 grams of meth (valued at $8,235), five capsules of MDMA, packaging materials, and $350 in cash. Last Tuesd...
Society
2:06 p.m., November 1, 2018
Despite the fact that it is officially allowed to smoke cannabis in the province, growing it at home is against the law. On October 19, the police searched a house located to the north from Winnipeg and found more than 90 marijuana plants there. All plants were confiscated, and the owner received their charges according to the law of the province. After the adoption of the changes in legislation, residents started violating the law most of all in such ways...
Man missing
1:40 p.m., November 1, 2018
Police are asking for public help to find the missing man, who was last seen in June. Officers are asking hunters and tourists near Arborg, Manitoba to watch for signs of Eduardo Balaquit. Balaquit, 59, hasn’t been seen since he left his home in the Amber Trails area the night of June 4. Police later said they believed he was the victim of a crime. Balaquit is believed to have been working at 380 Keewatin St. between the hours of 6 and 9 p.m. on June 4. It...
Society
1:02 p.m., November 1, 2018
Churchill residents finally heard the sounds of a train. On Wednesday evening, the first train made its journey after the long-awaited opening of Churchill railroad. The residents of the city expected to see the train no earlier than Thursday but the event on Wednesday was a truly joyful surprise for them. People even planned a street celebration of this event, with the presence of the prime minister. After the flood, the only way to get into the city or l...
Incidents
11:47 a.m., November 1, 2018
It is supposed to that a 22-year-old boy that fell from the bridge has drowned. Local residents call this bridge the black bridge. The message that the man fell from the bridge arrived on Tuesday at about 5 p.m. The guy was walking with his friends and he fell off the bridge. It was very dark and the current was very strong, so neither the Police nor the volunteers could find him. Searches still continue but there is no news yet. The Police suggest that al...
Culture
10:43 a.m., November 1, 2018
An amazing event will occur in the cultural life of city - On Saturday, November 10, Leonid Ptashka and Yaacov Mayman will give a jazz concert for the first time in Winnipeg. Both musicians have earned their reputation as virtuosos and excellent improvisers, touring around the world and constantly honing their skills. Traveling to different countries, they raise the prestige of Israel, and make jazz more popular around the world. In addition, they bring pe...
Society
9:40 a.m., November 1, 2018
The company ceased operations in several Canadian provinces on Wednesday. Dale Patkau who spend about 30 years behind the wheel wanted to recognize his final ride and he found quite an unusual way - he wrote a song about it. His road to this company began when he was 5 years old, his father also worked as a driver for many years. Besides his father, his uncle and two brothers also worked in Greyhound. The man said that he travelled almost through the whole...
Society
12:18 p.m., October 31, 2018
Halloween is already near, people should remember not only about having fun but also about their and their close people’s safety. Winnipeg Police Service and Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service decided to share some safety tips. First of all, they recommend wearing bright costumes and having a glow stick or a flashlight. The Police also do not recommend wearing masks, as they can prevent a person from seeing well. Costumes should not be worn too long, especial...
Society
11:42 a.m., October 31, 2018
As it became known, Health Canada is going to recall children’s water bottle. This happened because this type of bottle can lead to a potential choking hazard. About 3000 of Mountain Warehouse BPA-free printed water bottles were bought in Canada during July- September period. All of them can be affected. The problem is the bottle tip, if it detaches, a ring appears that can cause the child to suffocate. However, no complaints from parents who have such bot...
Missing Person
11:11 a.m., October 31, 2018
A missing person is always a tragedy for the family and friends. People have no rest, can’t sleep peacefully, when a family member is not at safely home. Police in Winnipeg is asking for the public's help in locating 17-year-old Sherisa Robyn Gretsinger. The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) says Gretsigner was last seen on Oct. 20, 2018, in the North End of Winnipeg and is believed to be in the company of 18-year-old Juan Hillier. Gretsigner is described as a...
Society
10:59 a.m., October 31, 2018
Canadian scientists conducted a study and concluded that the best pause between pregnancy is 18 months. However, the pause of 12-18 months is also possible. This research is especially relevant for women who decide to have their first child after 35 years. As a rule, their pause between pregnancy is less than that of women who give birth between the ages of 20-35. This is explained by the fact that a woman wants to give birth to the next child while she ca...
Society
10:16 a.m., October 31, 2018
The purpose of this survey was to identify people's attitudes towards meat consumption. The survey showed that most of the country's population expressed their desire to consume less meat products daily, and 30% of those surveyed are going to do it in the next 6 months. Most Canadians consider meat to be an essential part of their diet, especially people over 50 years old. However, most people still want to reduce the amount of meat. The main reason for th...
Society
9:15 a.m., October 31, 2018
Store manager at Party Stuff commented on the costume choice of Winnipeggers. According to the woman, people were not very unusual in their choice this year. Most of the men preferred the image of Superman, Spiderman, Flash or other comics heroes. Also, many bought dinosaur costumes and Harry Potter costumes this autumn. If to talk about women, then Pink Lady jackets were sold the same well as previous years. This is not surprising because many women prefe...

