Fringe fest sets attendance record

Nearly one in four watercraft fail inspection during roadside blitz to prevent aquatic pests

More than 120 watercraft failed a roadside inspection over the weekend aimed at slowing the spread of aquatic invasive species, including zebra mussels.

City dermatologist penalized again for misconduct

A Winnipeg dermatologist has been allowed to continue practising — albeit with a reduced scope — after pursuing a relationship with a female patient and seeing another patient without a required chaperone at a time when his office was normally closed.

A College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba inquiry panel, in a June 30 disciplinary decision, said it was concerned with Dr. Earl Minuk’s level of contrition and future compliance, while noting his pattern of violating professional boundaries.

A shortage of specialists factored into the decision to allow him to continue to practise.

“CPSM carefully considers the need to protect the public while balancing the need for access to care. Dr. Minuk’s expertise includes managing a condition that can be disfiguring if left untreated,” the college said in a statement Tuesday.

911 service restored after hours-long outage outside Winnipeg

Manitobans outside Winnipeg were unable to get through to 911 to request police, fire or ambulance service for hours Wednesday after a fibre optic line was severed.

Judge doesn’t buy remorse, sentences man to 5 years for attack on 83-year-old woman

A mentally ill Winnipeg man who randomly attacked an 83-year-old woman on the street and was on the verge of beating her with her walker when passersby intervened has been sentenced to five years in prison.

“The victim’s age and the fact that she was using a walker made her exceptionally vulnerable, and that vulnerability would have been obvious to anyone who saw her,” provincial court Judge Michelle Bright said at a sentencing hearing Wednesday for 28-year-old Justin Getty.

“One can only imagine the potential outcome had the accused been allowed to continue the assault unimpeded.”

Getty, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is addicted to meth, pleaded guilty last winter to aggravated assault for the February 2025 attack on Victoria Comeau.

Winnipeg-developed new app Hostly seeks to bring community together

Stephen Hua enjoys making connections.

“That’s my calling or my passion here, so to speak: to find ways to bring people together and plan events,” he said.

Over the last 25 years, Hua has pursued that passion as a live events promoter and restaurateur in Winnipeg. He’s the founder of the annual electronic music festival Summer of Sound, he’s organized local concerts by major musical acts such as Drake and Lady Gaga, and he co-owns Commonwealth Kitchen and Bar on Main Street.

Now, Hua is helping people make connections via a new app.