News briefs for Monday, March 20, 2023

Einarson topples Italy, now 3-1 at worlds

7:44 AM

The Kerri Einarson team (Team Canada) of Gimli beat Italy’s Stefania Constantini 7-2 on Monday morning at Goeransson Arena in Sandviken, Sweden.

The win improves Canada’s record to 3-1 at the world women’s curling championship.

Canada plays Scotland at 1 p.m today (TSN-TV).

Brandon man stabbed

11:12 AM

A Brandon woman has been arrested after a man was stabbed on Saturday.

Brandon Police Service said on Monday that an adult man was rushed to hospital suffering serious upper-body injuries after being stabbed with a kitchen knife in a residence in the 1500 block of Stickney Avenue at about 10:19 a.m.

Police said the man is recovering and has already been released from hospital.

A 27-year-old woman, who police say knew the man, will appear in court today charged with attempted murder.

Spring booster shot recommended for at-risk Manitobans

1:30 PM

Manitobans with the highest risk of serious COVID-19 outcomes may now receive a spring COVID-19 bivalent booster.

The booster is being recommended for those age 65 and older, Indigenous people age 45 and older including First Nations, Inuit and Métis, regardless of place of residence, residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities and those aged 18 and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised.

A Manitoba government press release recommends that people wait six months between booster doses to get the best immune response. It is also recommended that they wait six months between a COVID-19 infection and receiving a vaccine dose.

Eligible people are advised to discuss the timing of spring boosters with a health-care provider because Manitoba Health is anticipating a fall 2023 COVID-19 booster campaign. Getting a dose in the spring could affect when an individual would be eligible to receive a booster dose in the fall.

The Pas man, 22, missing

2:45 PM

The Pas RCMP are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man.
Jayden Mercredi, 22, last spoke to his family in January. He was reported missing to RCMP on the night of March 8.
Mercredi is described as 5-foot-10, 180 pounds with short black hair and brown eyes.
RCMP are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to call them at 204-627-6204 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Teenager arrested after man shot in Moose Lake

3:35 PM

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after a man was shot in Moose Lake early Saturday.

RCMP were called at around 5:10 a.m. after reports of shots fired on Portage Road in Moose Lake. They then received reports of a man injured on Stagg Crescent. The 38-year-old was sent to the local nursing station and later out of the community to be treated. His injuries are not life-threatening.

The 17-year-old suspect was arrested just past noon the same day. He faces weapons charges, along with charges of aggravated assault and five counts of failure to comply. He remains in custody.

One dead after fire on Lagimodiere roadside

3:42 PM

A person has died after a possible car fire along the roadside of Lagimodiere Boulevard between the floodway and the Perimeter Monday morning.

Fire crews and police were called to a fire at around 6:15 a.m. and found a person with severe burns in critical condition. They were sent to hospital but died of their injuries.

Police said the investigation is in its early stages and gave no further details on the cause of the fire or the victim.