News Briefs
News briefs for Sunday, October 12, 2025
1 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 10:18 AM CDTA collection of breaking news briefs filed on Sunday, October 12, 2025
Accused johns arrested
10:18 AM
Seven men have been arrested in a prostitution sweep by the Winnipeg Police Service’s Counter Exploitation Unit.
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News briefs for Saturday, October 11, 2025
5 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 10:19 AM CDTA collection of breaking news briefs filed on Saturday, October 11, 2025
Bombers lose in Edmonton
8:56 PM
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers fell 25-20 to the Edmonton Elks Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium.
News briefs for Friday, October 10, 2025
3 minute read Friday, Oct. 10, 2025A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Friday, October 10, 2025
Lane closures, detours on Perimeter Highway next week
3:27 PM
The province will close and detour a number of lanes on the Perimeter Highway next week as CN Rail employees repair a rail crossing.
News briefs for Thursday, October 9, 2025
5 minute read Friday, Oct. 10, 2025A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Two charged in rural mailbox thefts
2:57 PM
Two people are facing dozens of charges each after an RCMP investigation into thefts from Canada Post mailboxes in rural Manitoba.
News briefs for Wednesday, October 8, 2025
7 minute read Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Police notify public of sex offender’s statutory release
4:36 PM
Police are alerting the public about a sex offender who was given statutory release and is considered a high risk to reoffend.
News briefs for Tuesday, October 7, 2025
8 minute read Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Tuesday, October 7, 2025
RCMP arrest man wanted for manslaughter in Swan River
2:33 PM
Mounties arrested a man wanted for manslaughter in Swan River on Monday.
News briefs for Monday, October 6, 2025
4 minute read Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Monday, October 6, 2025
Untreated sewage spills during power outage, heavy rain
4:31 PM
More than 2.5 megalitres of raw sewage was released into the environment during a power failure at a wastewater lift station near The Forks on Sunday.
News briefs for Sunday, October 5, 2025
3 minute read Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Sunday, October 5, 2025
Jets place pair of players on waivers
2:10 PM
The Winnipeg Jets have put a pair of players on waivers as they get down to their final roster cuts.
News briefs for Saturday, October 4, 2025
3 minute read Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Saturday, October 4, 2025
Man arrested after St. Vital home invasion
12:12 PM
Police have arrested a man after a couple was threatened during a home invasion in St. Vital.
News briefs for Friday, October 3, 2025
7 minute read Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Friday, October 3, 2025
Former Mountie charged with theft
2:41 PM
An RCMP officer who resigned after allegedly stealing cash during a traffic stop in Portage la Prairie is facing criminal charges.
News briefs for Thursday, October 2, 2025
4 minute read Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Thursday, October 2, 2025
Man pointed airgun at mom, kids outside East Kildonan school: police
12:05 PM
Police say a man pulled out what looked like a handgun while approaching a mother and her kids outside a school in the Rossmere neighbourhood and then pointed the weapon at a group of youths.
News briefs for Wednesday, October 1, 2025
4 minute read Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Manitoba records 22 cases of measles in September
6:01 PM
There have been 22 confirmed cases of measles recorded in September in Manitoba, the lowest number since April.
News briefs for Tuesday, September 30, 2025
3 minute read Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2025A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Plaques honouring survivors, legacy unveiled at former residential school site in River Heights
12:06 PM
The languages of those forced to abandon them in the residential school system have been restored at the site of the former Assiniboia Residential School in Winnipeg.
News briefs for Monday, September 29, 2025
8 minute read Monday, Sep. 29, 2025A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Monday, September 29, 2025
Several downtown streets slated for temporary closure Tuesday
3:48 PM
Several roads in downtown Winnipeg will be temporarily closed Tuesday to accommodate a march honouring survivors of the residential school system on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
News briefs for Sunday, September 28, 2025
3 minute read Sunday, Sep. 28, 2025A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Sunday, September 28, 2025
Car seized, driver arrested after road rage incident
12:43 PM
A 27-year-old driver faces criminal charges after a downtown road rage incident that included the use of brass knuckles, the Winnipeg Police Service stated Sunday.
News briefs for Saturday, September 27, 2025
5 minute read Sunday, Sep. 28, 2025A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Saturday, September 27, 2025
Jets down Flames for first preseason victory
9:34 PM
The Winnipeg Jets have notched their first win of the preseason schedule.
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