News briefs for Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Suspect arrested after Portage Avenue stabbing

9:09 AM

Police have charged a 19-year-old man with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon after a 34-year-old man was stabbed early Sunday.

The stabbing happened in the 600 block of Portage Avenue at about 6:30 a.m. The suspect walked away while the victim collapsed, the Winnipeg Police Service said in a news release Tuesday. Passersby helped, police said.

The victim was stabbed in the upper body and was taken to hospital in critical condition.

Police said the investigation found “the victim and another male unknown to him became involved in a physical altercation. The suspect then produced a knife and stabbed the victim to the upper body.”

A suspect has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon and was detained in custody.

IIU investigating after man dies in custody

10:31 AM

Manitoba’s police watchdog is investigating after a man died while in custody in Brandon.

On Aug. 20, the Brandon Police Service alerted the Independent Investigation Unit that a man died after being arrested for fleeing police, breaching a release order and drug-related offences. While in custody, the man displayed “unusual behaviour,” prompting police to call emergency services, the IIU said in a release Tuesday.

“The male’s condition deteriorated rapidly and he was transported to Brandon Regional Health Centre, where he was declared deceased a short time later,” the release said.

The IIU has assumed the investigation and are asking anybody with information to call 1-844-667-6060.

No other details are available.

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. performing at the Burt Nov. 16

11:19 AM

American standup comedian Roy Wood Jr., whose zany guest appearances on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah have brought him television stardom, headlines a Just For Laughs Comedy Tour show Nov. 16 at the Burton Cummings Theatre.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.ca, although there are presales scheduled for Aug. 23. Prices start at $55.50 plus fees.

The concert will mark Just For Laughs Comedy Tour 20th anniversary and includes Canadian comedians Malik Elassal and Arthur Simeon as well as American standup Joyelle Nicole Johnson.

Illnesses cancel Tuesday’s performance of The Little Mermaid

11:32 AM

Rainbow Stage has cancelled its Tuesday evening performance of Disney’s The Little Mermaid after cast members have fallen ill.

The number of sick performers has exceeded the city theatre company’s group of understudies, Rainbow Stage’s website says.

The website, rainbowstage.ca, includes a link to a form that ticketholders can fill out to obtain tickets to another performance. It is also providing refunds to ticketholders who are unable to attend a future show.

The Little Mermaid’s run is scheduled to continue until Sept. 3.