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Winnipeg crews rescue cats after clothes dryer bursts into flames – Winnipeg

By Daisy Woelk Global News Posted December 4, 2023 6:20 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) rescued a couple of cats from a blaze that could have been worse. No one was hurt. Just after midnight Monday, WFPS said crews arrives in …

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Brossoit brilliant as Winnipeg Jets down Carolina 2-1 – Winnipeg

Wearing their ‘Forty-Eight’ jerseys for the first time to honour the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Winnipeg Jets leaned on a fantastic performance from backup goaltender Laurent Brossoit in a 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes Monday night. Brossoit stopped 15 shots in the first period alone, and finished the …

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Industry consultant says retail theft is the worst it’s been in 40 years – Winnipeg

Retail theft is the worst it’s been in four decades, according to an industry consultant. Stephen O’Keefe of Bottom Line Matters told 680 CJOB’s The Start that, despite some perceptions, it’s not a victimless crime. “The nature of the theft has an increased level of violence that’s taking place,” he said. …

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Potential strike looms: Casino workers overwhelmingly vote in favour, demanding fair deal – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Unifor Local 144 members have voted with 98 per cent in favour of taking strike action if a fair contract cannot be reached. “We don’t have endless patience. A serious offer from the employer is required to get bargaining back on track,” …

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Grieving community holds vigil on Langside Street after quadruple homicide – Winnipeg

On Sunday, 60 people gathered on Langside Street at the site of the quadruple homicide last Sunday. People laid down flowers, candles, and mementos at the house where Crystal Beardy, Stephanie Beardy, Melelek Lesikel, and Dylan Lavalee were shot and killed. Among the deceased were two sisters. Their mother Beverley …

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Winnipeg construction company helping inner-city youth, young adults find employment, community – Winnipeg

A Winnipeg construction company is giving young men in the North End a step up in their careers and community, while also offering a step out of a life of gangs and crime. Step Up Construction launched in 2021 as a program run by Inner City Youth Alive, helping provide …

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Woman stabbed during store robbery, Winnipeg police say – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg police are looking for a man suspected of stabbing a woman during a commercial robbery on Notre Dame Avenue Wednesday night. Police said they were called to a store in the 600 block of Notre Dame around 8:45 p.m., where they …

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ANALYSIS: Jets playing the right way, but the little stuff contributes to losses – Winnipeg

“You need to play with emotion, you need to play with passion.” Those were the words of Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness after Thursday night’s game with the Edmonton Oilers. And for the most part, this version of the Jets has played the whole season with emotion and passion. They …

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‘It’s a stupid play’: Winnipeg Jets’ Gabriel Vilardi miffed at ex-teammate over hit – Winnipeg

Injured Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi could make his much anticipated return to the lineup on Thursday when they host the Edmonton Oilers. It’s been six weeks since he sprained the MCL in his knee, but time hasn’t changed his opinion on the hit from his ex-teammate with the Los …

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