The Local Sunset
Winnipeg · Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 19 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AManitoba Ends Sick-Note Requirement for Short AbsencesCityNews Winnipeg
- AFire at Winnipeg shelter building forces evacuationCityNews Winnipeg
- AMajority of Winnipeggers Back Police Drug Crackdown, Survey FindsCBC Manitoba
- AWinnipeg Police Find Lost North End TaserCBC Manitoba
- AAI Agent Tried to Breach Canada’s National Archives SiteCityNews Winnipeg
- BRCMP search for woman missing since leaving Neepawa hotelCBC Manitoba
- BThree Candidates Compete for River Heights-Fort Garry Council SeatCBC Manitoba
- BManitoba Police Arrest Ontario Attempted Murder SuspectGlobal News Winnipeg
- BManitoba Trucking Association says rising diesel costs are hitting consumersCBC Manitoba
- BManitoba Liquor & Lotteries gains $12.1 million from cannabis but profit still dropsCBC Manitoba
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0:27Cannabis Sales Boost Revenue, Profit Drops
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Manitoba Drops Sick-Note Rule for Short-Term Absences
Manitoba will no longer require a doctor's note for absences of a week or less, or up to ten days per year, for minor illnesses or injuries, replacing the…
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RCMP Search for Woman Missing After Leaving Neepawa Hotel
The RCMP are investigating a missing‑person case involving a woman who vanished after exiting a Neepawa hotel and walking toward Winnipeg, a week ago.
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Manitoba Hydro’s Power Imports Equal Exports in 2025‑26
In fiscal year 2025‑26, Manitoba Hydro’s imports matched its exports as drought‑driven low water levels limited its own generation, requiring external power…
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Fire Forces Evacuation of Winnipeg Shelter Building
A fire early on October 1 forced the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service to extinguish flames and evacuate all occupants of the Main Street Project shelter,…
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Three Candidates Compete for River Heights-Fort Garry Council Seat
A longtime city employee, a former policy adviser, and a venue‑running musician are vying for the River Heights‑Fort Garry council seat, the first contested…
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Eleven Winnipeg School Trustees Acclaimed Without Opposition
Eleven trustees were acclaimed, a near threefold increase over the prior election.
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Survey Shows 70% Support Winnipeg Police Drug Crackdown
Seventy percent of Winnipeggers back the police's 10‑day drug crackdown, and 57% favor combining enforcement with treatment services.
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Manitoba Police Arrest Ontario Suspect in Attempted Murder Case
Manitoba police arrested a suspect charged with attempted murder in 2025, concluding a three-year probe that started after a Feb. 3, 2022 shooting in Brampton.
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Winnipeg Police Recover Lost North End Taser
Police recovered a Taser lost for almost a month, finding it in Winnipeg's North End on October 1, 2026.
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Rising Diesel Costs Ripple Through Manitoba Consumer Prices
The association warns that higher diesel prices are raising operating costs for truckers and are being passed on to Manitobans via more expensive goods and…
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AI Program Attempts Unsuccessful Hack of Canada’s National Archives
An AI‑driven program attempted, but failed, to hack Library and Archives Canada, as reported by a U.S. research group monitoring AI activity.
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Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Gains $12.1M from Cannabis, Profit Falls
Cannabis sales added $12.1 million in revenue for Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, but overall profit dropped because other revenues declined.
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