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The City of Winnipeg wants your old Christmas tree. The city’s Let’s Chip In tree recycling program kicked off this week and will be accepting your slightly used Christmas trees at drop-off locations around Winnipeg until Saturday. Read more: Winnipeg Christmas tree supply to meet demand this year despite North …
Read More »Woman serving life sentence for second degree murder escapes Winnipeg facility – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 27, 2022 3:34 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Correctional Service of Canada says a woman serving a life sentence for second-degree murder escaped a minimum-security facility in Winnipeg by walking out the back door. The federal agency …
Read More »String of Christmas weekend fires has Winnipeg community activist concerned – Winnipeg
A string of Christmas weekend fires has Winnipeg community activist Sel Burrows concerned. He said he is hoping to see more fire prevention efforts in the New Year. Between the evening of Dec. 24 and the morning of Dec. 25, a total of five significant fires took place, according to …
Read More »Kevin Klein sworn in as MLA for Kirkfield Park – Winnipeg
Kevin Klein is now officially a member of the Manitoba Legislature. The former Winnipeg city councillor and third-place finisher in the city’s recent mayoral race, was officially sworn in as MLA for Kirkfield Park Friday. Read more: PC’s reclaim Kirkfield Park seat in narrow byelection victory Read More PC’s reclaim …
Read More »Winnipeg firefighters rescue residents trapped in Christmas morning fire – Winnipeg
Six people were sent to hospital, including three in critical condition after firefighters in Winnipeg rescued residents trapped in a burning apartment building early Christmas morning. A city news release says members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to the six-storey building on Qu’Appelle Avenue shortly after 4 a.m. …
Read More »Man runs for 24 hours for 7th year to raise money for Winnipeg homeless shelter – Winnipeg
Junel Malapad has been running on Boxing Day to raise money for the Siloam Mission homeless shelter in Winnipeg for seven years now. “I’m going to run about 100 to 160 km, somewhere in between there,” he said. He began running at 12 a.m. sharp on Dec. 26 and he …
Read More »No one hurt in Christmas Eve morning fire at a vacant Winnipeg house – Winnipeg
No one was harmed in a Christmas Eve morning house fire in the city of Winnipeg. At 11:34 a.m. crews went to the 600 block of Sargent Avenue for reports of a fire in a vacant two-storey house. At the scene, firefighters saw smoke coming from the house and they …
Read More »Ukrainian family embraces old, new traditions in first Christmas in Manitoba – Winnipeg
A Ukrainian family is embracing old and new traditions as they mark their first Christmas in Manitoba. The Korbetskyy family arrived in Winnipeg just over a month ago, but this holiday season is going to be very different for them. “It’s very difficult to celebrate when you know that your …
Read More »Thompson RCMP search for missing teen – Winnipeg
Police in Thompson, Man. are asking for the public’s help finding a missing teen. Allyssa Ouskun, 17, was reported missing around 12:45 a.m. Wednesday. Police say Ouskun was last seen leaving a home on Hemlock Crescent on foot a few hours before she was reported missing. Allyssa Ouskun, 17. RCMP …
Read More »What you need to pack for a safe highway drive this Christmas – Winnipeg
With winter storms on either side of the country forcing thousands to cancel their holiday travel plans, Manitoba appears to be safe from the worst of this weekend’s stormy weather. Local drivers may not think twice before travelling within the province this Christmas weekend. Read more: Expect flight cancellations, delays …
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