‘Halloween comet’ breaks apart after flying close to the sun

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Winnipeg Jets forward Viggo Bjorck signs autographs at Jets development camp earlier this summer.

Young Winnipeg Jet hopeful, Viggo Bjorck, shines brightly in prospects tournament

Mike McIntyre 6 minute read Preview

Young Winnipeg Jet hopeful, Viggo Bjorck, shines brightly in prospects tournament

Mike McIntyre 6 minute read 4:59 PM CDT

It’s safe to say Viggo Bjorck made plenty of new friends and fans this past weekend — including members of his own Winnipeg Jets prospects team which split a pair of tournament games in Quebec.

Take Davis Burnside for example. The undrafted 22-year-old forward, who signed with the Manitoba Moose last spring after finishing up at Ohio State University, couldn’t believe his eyes when he was put on a line with Bjorck, the eighth-overall pick from this summer’s draft and one of the most exciting young players in 2.0 Jets history.

“You see all the highlights and you just can’t wait to play with him,” said Burnside.

It wasn’t long before they teamed up for a highlight of their own. Bjorck made a sensational through-the-legs, no-look pass to Burnside on Sunday afternoon, setting him up for a shorthanded snipe in an eventual 6-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs young guns.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Ridge Texada (26) defends against Saskatchewan Roughriders' Shemar Bridges (84) during first half CFL football action in Winnipeg, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Bombers bring A-game in avenging Labour Day loss

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Bombers bring A-game in avenging Labour Day loss

Taylor Allen 7 minute read 7:11 PM CDT

This season hasn’t been overly pretty at times for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

But if they’ve proven anything over their last four games, including Saturday’s 19-6 Banjo Bowl victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders, it’s that they’re capable of beating the CFL’s best when they come to play.

“The sky’s the limit for this team. We can hang with anyone, and we know that,” said receiver Tommy Nield. “It’s just a matter of being consistent and playing team football.”

The Bombers, now 7-6, avenged their Labour Day Classic loss and won the season series with the Riders (8-5) thanks to point differential in their head-to-head meetings.

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Today’s horoscope

Georgia Nicols 4 minute read 2:00 AM CDT

MOON ALERT: Caution! Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions after 9 a.m. today. After that, the moon moves from Libra into Scorpio.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Discussions with partners, spouses and close friends will be exciting but unpredictable. You might also meet a real character — someone exciting. Alternatively, someone you know might do something to surprise you. Check moon alert!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

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Broadway was closed Friday between Furby and Young streets until further notice.

Injuries reported after police pursuit on Broadway

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Injuries reported after police pursuit on Broadway

Free Press staff 2 minute read Friday, Sep. 11, 2026

Winnipeg police are investigating a “serious incident” in which people were injured following a police pursuit near Broadway and Young Street Friday afternoon.

Police said the scene would remain secured as officers investigate. No details about the number or severity of injuries were released.

Broadway was closed between Furby and Young streets until further notice and motorists were asked to avoid the area.

Shaelyn Desmarais McLeod, whose car sustained minor damage, said she witnessed the end of the police pursuit.

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Friday, Sep. 11, 2026

Justice officials hope to seize homes, vehicles, jewelry, cash from father, son accused in drug-trafficking operation

Erik Pindera 4 minute read 4:01 PM CDT

A father and son arrested last month are accused of travelling across Canada — and using courier services and Canada Post — to supply their Winnipeg drug-trafficking operation, a recent court filing shows.

Devinder Singh, 57, and his 32-year-old son Tarundev Singh, charged by Winnipeg Police Service organized crime investigators last month, are each accused of several counts of conspiracy to commit an indictable offence and related drug-trafficking offences, court records show.

Tarundev is also charged with several firearms offences.

Details of the pair’s alleged trafficking operation and the ongoing police investigation — dubbed Project Pink Panther — are contained in a lawsuit filed in the Court of King’s Bench by the provincial civil forfeiture office this week.