News briefs for Monday, December 4, 2023

Jets beat Hurricanes 2-1

9:21 PM

The Winnipeg Jets hung on to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 on Monday night.

Backup goaltender Laurent Brossoit was brilliant, stopping 42 of 43 shots he faced. Kyle Connor and Nikolaj Ehlers each had a goal and an assist, while Mark Scheifele had two helpers.

Martin Necas scored the lone tally for Carolina.

Winnipeg improves to 14-8-2. Carolina falls to 14-9-1.

The Jets now hit the road for four straight games starting Thursday night in Denver against the Colorado Avalanche.

Bombers re-sign all-star Jefferson

4:11 PM

The CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms with defensive end Willie Jefferson on a one-year contract extension.

The 32-year-old from Beaumont, Texas, was scheduled to become a free agent in February.

The 6-foot-7, 242-pounder returns in 2024 for his fifth season with the Blue Bombers and 10th in the CFL.

Named a CFL All-Star for the fifth time in his career in 2023, Jefferson was also selected as the Blue Bombers’ Most Outstanding Defensive Player for a third time after posting a team-leading 11 quarterback sacks, three forced fumbles – tied for second in the CFL – and 13 pass knockdowns (most in the league), and 21 defensive tackles.

Woman shot, killed on Burrows Avenue identified

3:06 PM

Homicide detectives have released the name of a woman who was shot on Burrows Avenue and later died in late November.

Ava Marie Zaber, 20, was shot on the 400 block of Burrows Avenue in the early morning hours of Nov. 21 and died in hospital, Winnipeg police said Monday.

Homicide detectives are still seeking information on the slaying and have asked anyone with a tip, or home surveillance in the area, to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 204-786-8477.

Teen boy, man charged after 15-year-old slain in Norway House

2:11 PM

A teenage boy and a 38-year-old man have been charged with second-degree murder for their alleged role in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old in Norway House Cree Nation.

RCMP say officers from the Norway House detachment were called to the reported stabbing at a home in the community, traditionally known as Kinosao Sipi, at about 1:30 a.m. on Saturday.

The Mounties found the 15-year-old boy injured, but he was pronounced dead at the local hospital, RCMP say.

Major crimes and forensics investigators went to the northern community and arrested Cody Jeffrey Monias, 38, and a 14-year-old boy. The pair were remanded into custody. RCMP say investigators are still probing the case.

Hypnotists, tributes and novelist coming to casino in 2024

2:09 PM

The casino is welcoming a mixed bag of entertainment this spring, with appearances by a renowned hypnotist, a nostalgic tribute to a musical duo and a zeitgiest-defining author.

First up at Club Regent Event Centre is Reveen: The Legend Continues on March 23 at 8 p.m. Tyrone Reveen is following in his father’s flamboyant footsteps, bringing entertainment through hyptotism to the masses. Tickets start at $35 plus fees.

On April 2, it’s Walk Right Back: The Everly Brothers Story, a concert-based musical that tells the story of the most successful singing duo of all time, featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love and All I Have to do Is Dream. Tickets are $49 plus fees.

Finally on May 10 at 8 p.m., it’s a one-woman show starring novelist Candace Bushnell. True Tales of Sex and the City is a onstage memoir that takes the audience on a whirlwind tour of NYC via stories of fashion, literature and sex. Tickets start at $34 plus fees.

All tickets go on sale Thursday at Ticketmaster.ca.

Arrest in grocery store stabbing

11:38 AM

City police have arrested a suspect wanted after a stabbing at a grocery store last week.

An employee was stabbed at the No Frills on Notre Dame Avenue on Wednesday night, and police later released a security image of a suspect.

A suspect was arrested in the 600 block of William Avenue on Friday night and “released on an undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.”

The Winnipeg Police Service said Monday investigators linked the stabbing suspect to another violent commercial robbery at a store in the 300 block of Donald Street on Nov. 19. A suspect, along with an unidentified male, were armed with a hammer and an axe.

A 28-year-old security guard who tried to intervene was assaulted and robbed of his phone. The victim was not hurt, the WPS said.

The suspects fled on foot with some stolen merchandise before police arrived.

The same suspect arrested Friday was re-arrested in the same place Saturday night and remains in custody.

Jayden Smith, 18, is facing five charges.

Niederreiter signs 3-year extension with Jets

10:36 AM

The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year contract extension.

Niederreiter, 31, will be paid US$4 million per season starting in 2024-25. He’s in the final year of his existing deal, which carries the same salary cap hit.

The Swiss winger is a picture of consistency. He has six goals and eight assists through 23 games this year while playing on an effective line with Adam Lowry and Mason Appleton.

Kinew most popular premier in country

10:23 AM

Manitoba’s new premier is already the most popular in the country.

A new poll of premiers across Canada by the Angus Reid Institute found Wab Kinew has the support of 57 per cent of Manitobans, ahead of the second-most-popular, Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe, with 54 per cent.

Former Manitoba premiers Brian Pallister and Heather Stefanson ranked last in Angus Reid polling during most of their respective time in office.

Quebec Premier François Legault was in last place, falling 16 per cent since the last poll.