Whether it was a crime of opportunity or an act of senseless vandalism, members of a Winnipeg Ukrainian church on McGregor Street were devastated to discover that a statue of their patron saint had been desecrated. Anna Katchanovski has been…
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Gimli to hold its first Pride event
Gimli will be holding its first Pride celebration over the weekend. The local committee said the weekend will include various events such as the raising of the rainbow flag, film viewings and live music and poetry around town from May…
Esports take centre stage at University of Manitoba expo
When you think about the Olympics, do video games come to mind? Competitive gaming, known as ‘esports’, has been growing in worldwide popularity to the point where it’s being legitimately considered for a future Olympiad, and a group of students…
Man files civil suit over alleged sex abuse at hands of disgraced Winnipeg priest
A man who is part of an ongoing criminal case against a former Winnipeg priest has now launched a civil suit against the convicted sex offender, the Archdiocese of St. Boniface, and a Roman Catholic religious order. In a statement of claim…
Garden Hill sex abuse victims, families need long-term help, First Nations leaders agree
The chief of a remote Manitoba First Nation says he’s hoping to bring in more resources to support victims and families, after three people were charged in connection with the physical and sexual abuse of 17 children. RCMP announced in…
Why the finance minister is taking flak in the latest battle between the two Brians
At Mayor Brian Bowman’s city hall, the worst barb you can hurl at an elected official is to portray them as cool with the legacy of Winnipeg’s previous mayor, Sam Katz. Bowman does this to Coun. Janice Lukes whenever he points out she’s the only member…
Cyclist sending a message about equal rights to the road
A Winnipeg cyclist said he wants to send a message about equal rights when using city roads. Downtown commuter Eric Reder said he believes his bike was deliberately damaged after an altercation with a semi truck driver near the intersection…
‘He’s a survivor’: Family worried but hopeful after avid outdoorsman goes missing
RCMP are searching for a well-loved trapper and outdoorsman after he set off into the woods in northern Manitoba nearly a month ago and hasn’t been seen since. Stanley Bighetty, 73, was last seen walking from Leaf Rapids to Pukatawagan…
1 in custody after standoff ends with house fire in Chalmers area
A man was pulled by police from a fortified window in the midst of a house fire Thursday evening, ending an hours-long standoff in Winnipeg’s Chalmers neighbourhood. The man, who police have not named, was taken to hospital for “precautionary reasons,”…
1 taken to hospital in critical condition after serious crash in Winnipeg
One person was taken to hospital in critical condition following a crash in Winnipeg’s Sage Creek area, police said Thursday. Winnipeg police tweeted about the vehicle collision on Lagimodiere Boulevard shortly after 5:20 p.m. Const. Jay Murray said the crash happened…