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Manitoba Gives $250,000 to Each Man Switched at Birth
Manitoba settled a long‑standing case by awarding $250,000 to each of two men mistakenly switched at birth in 1955, totaling $500,000 in the 2025‑26 fiscal…
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The Local Sunset ·
Mayoral hopefuls clash over Main Street plan, Transit Plus staffing
During a September 22 campaign event, mayoral hopefuls Scott Gillingham and Kevin Klein outlined contrasting priorities: Gillingham pledged a redevelopment…
The Local Sunset ·
Man Dies After SUV Hits Semi‑Truck in Rural Manitoba
A 62‑year‑old man died when his SUV collided with a semi‑truck on a rural road in Macdonald, Manitoba, on September 22, 2026, prompting a police investigation…
The Local Sunset ·
Twelve Candidates Secure Spots on Winnipeg Mayoral Ballot
On September 22, 2026, twelve candidates qualified for the Winnipeg mayoral ballot, moving the municipal election into the ballot stage and setting the stage…
The Local Sunset ·
Citizen Groups Ask Winnipeg Candidates to Support P.U.B. Water Rate Oversight
Citizen groups are urging all Winnipeg municipal candidates to commit to placing water and sewer rates under Public Utilities Board oversight ahead of the…
The Local Sunset ·
13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing in Central Winnipeg
Winnipeg Police Service launched an investigation on September 23, 2026, after a 13-year-old girl was reported missing in central Winnipeg, urging the public…
The Local Sunset ·
Fire Destroys Vacant Home, Damages Another in Centennial
A September 22 fire in Winnipeg's Centennial neighbourhood destroyed a vacant house and badly damaged a neighboring home, marking the fourth fire in the area…
The Local Sunset ·
Advocates Warn of Rising Drug Overdoses in Manitoba
Advocates say drug overdoses and related deaths are increasing again in Manitoba, citing recent data from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service. The data shows…
The Local Sunset ·
Health Canada Suspends Licence of Winnipeg Grifols Plasma Center
Health Canada has suspended the licence of the Winnipeg Grifols plasma collection centre due to quality‑management concerns after a donor died last year,…
The Local Sunset ·
Mayoral Candidate Proposes Chief Growth Officer Role
Mayoral candidate Gillingham has proposed creating a chief growth officer role to lead economic development and coordinate efforts with nearby municipalities,…
The Local Sunset ·
19-Year-Old Driver Arrested After Fatal Winnipeg Crash
A 19-year-old male driver was arrested at the scene of a two‑vehicle crash in Winnipeg on September 21, 2026, which resulted in one woman’s death and another’s…
The Local Sunset ·
Teen Stabbing Leads to School and Daycare Lockdowns in Portage
A 14‑year‑old boy was stabbed by another teen at a Portage la Prairie high school on September 21, prompting lockdowns at the school and nearby daycares. The…
The Local Sunset ·
Steinbach Council Halts Plebiscite on Cannabis Retailers
Steinbach city council halted a planned plebiscite on allowing cannabis retailers, opting to continue reviewing the issue before any public vote.
The Local Sunset ·
Three arrested after Flin Flon knifepoint kidnapping
Manitoba RCMP arrested two women and one man after they forced two male victims at knifepoint to a Flin Flon bank, ending the kidnapping on September 22, 2026.
The Local Sunset ·
Eight Giant Tanks Move Across Southern Manitoba, Power Outages Planned
Eight large storage tanks are being moved across southern Manitoba from September 22‑28, 2026, with short‑term power outages planned in nearby communities to…
The Local Sunset ·
Winnipeg Leaders Condemn Wyatt’s Re‑Election Bid Amid Assault Charges
Winnipeg councillors and labour leaders condemned Transcona councillor Russ Wyatt’s re‑election bid while he faces sexual assault charges, stressing concerns…
The Local Sunset ·
Manitoba Premier Rejects Privatization of Richardson Airport
The Manitoba premier opposed privatizing Richardson International Airport, emphasizing public control as the federal government prepares to allow private…
The Local Sunset ·
MP Insurance to Offer Hail Estimates at All Winnipeg Centres Oct. 1
Manitoba Public Insurance will begin offering hail‑damage estimating at all Winnipeg service centres on Oct. 1, 2026, after opening over 40,000 storm‑related…
The Local Sunset ·
Two Injured When Small Plane Crashes at Portage la Prairie Airshow
A small plane malfunctioned and aborted takeoff during a Portage la Prairie airshow on September 20, 2026, leaving the runway and crashing at 4:10 p.m.,…
The Local Sunset ·
84‑Year‑Old Winnipeg Man Found After Silver Alert Issued
Winnipeg Police used a Silver Alert to locate an 84‑year‑old man missing since the weekend, finding him near Polo Park Mall on September 22, 2026,…
The Local Sunset ·
88-Year-Old Leads New Housing on Former Glenboro Hotel Site
88‑year‑old Lorelie Mitchell is overseeing the design and construction of new housing and a senior facility on the former Glenboro Hotel site, converting the…
The Local Sunset ·
Estate of Late Streetheart Singer Sues Current Band Members
Kenny Shields' estate has sued three current Streetheart members in Winnipeg, alleging they used the band’s name and profits without proper permission…
The Local Sunset ·
Manitoba Deficit Hits $832 Million in 2025‑26
Manitoba's 2025‑26 public accounts show an $832 million budget deficit, exactly as the government had forecast. The confirmation aligns the province's fiscal…
The Local Sunset ·
60-Year-Old Delivery Driver Stabbed Near Health Sciences Centre
A 60‑year‑old delivery driver was stabbed near Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre on September 20, prompting a police investigation and hospital treatment for…