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Winnipeg Surpasses Federal Housing Funding Goal
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Nordale School Closed Up to Four Months After Flood Damage
Heavy rain on Sunday caused flooding at Nordale School, prompting the Winnipeg School Division to close the facility for three to four months just before the…
The Local Sunset ·
Winnipeg Police Search for 29‑Year‑Old Arson and Extortion Suspect
Winnipeg Police are searching for a 29‑year‑old male wanted for 2025 arson and extortion crimes, believing he may now be in Ontario. Authorities are working…
The Local Sunset ·
Ottawa Announces $5 Million Boost for HIV Prevention in Winnipeg
Ottawa has allocated $5 million to support HIV prevention and self‑testing in Winnipeg, part of a national effort to strengthen HIV programs across Canada.
The Local Sunset ·
Premier says Canada‑U.S. bond outshines trade dispute on 9/11
On September 11, 2026, Manitoba’s premier emphasized that the Canada‑U.S. relationship is stronger than the current trade dispute, invoking the 25th…
The Local Sunset ·
Manitoba Pork Producers Fear U.S. Labeling Shift May Hit Exports
Manitoba pork producers warn that the U.S. discussion on reinstating mandatory country‑of‑origin labeling for beef could expand to pork, potentially raising…
The Local Sunset ·
Manitoba Records Net Gain of 196 Physicians
Manitoba added 196 physicians between April 2025 and April 2026, marking the third consecutive year of net growth in the province’s doctor workforce.
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Manitoba Reduces Dozens of Circuit Court Sessions
Manitoba Provincial Court will cut dozens of circuit court sessions across the province due to a shortage of judges, announced by Ryan Rolston on Thursday. The…
The Local Sunset ·
Two Tornadoes Touch Down in Manitoba, One Hits Winnipeg Neighborhood
The Northern Tornadoes Project confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Manitoba on September 6, 2026, with one striking a Winnipeg neighbourhood and another…
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Winnipeg Starts Free Transit Passes for Youth
Winnipeg and the Manitoba government launched the Youth Ride Free pilot on September 10, 2026, giving free bus and light‑rail passes to students ages 11 to 21…
The Local Sunset ·
Downtown Winnipeg Apartment Fire Leaves One Critical
A fire in a downtown Winnipeg apartment building on September 10, 2026, left one person in critical condition after being hospitalized.
The Local Sunset ·
Stadium Site Unveiled for Winnipeg's New Women's Soccer Team
Government officials and the Northern Super League announced the stadium location for Winnipeg’s new professional women’s soccer team on September 8, 2026,…
The Local Sunset ·
Manitoba Hydro Hearings Close Amid Gas Expansion Criticism
Manitoba Hydro’s six‑week public hearings in Brandon concluded on September 9, 2026, amid criticism that its proposed natural‑gas expansion would increase…
The Local Sunset ·
Manitoba Launches Defence Alliance to Attract Investment and Jobs
Manitoba’s government announced the Manitoba‑Canada Defence Alliance, a partnership with the military, industry and academia aimed at drawing defence projects,…
The Local Sunset ·
St. Boniface Residents Fear Parking and Road Strain from New Aquatic Centre
St. Boniface residents have raised concerns that the proposed aquatic centre in Provencher Park may create parking shortages and road‑safety problems as…
The Local Sunset ·
Couple Sues Winnipeg Over Mistaken Condo Raid
A couple has filed a lawsuit against the City of Winnipeg and police officers after a 2025 raid mistakenly entered their Pembina Highway condo and used a stun…
The Local Sunset ·
Canada Drops Plan to Exempt Major Projects from Species Act
The federal government announced it will no longer seek exemptions for large developments under the Species at Risk Act, keeping the law's protections for…
The Local Sunset ·
Winnipeg Surpasses Federal Housing Target Ahead of Deadline
Winnipeg has approved 14,824 housing units, surpassing the federal target of 14,251 ahead of the Dec. 5 2026 deadline, thanks to the Housing Accelerator Fund…
The Local Sunset ·
Manitoba Unveils First Net‑Zero Action Plan
Manitoba’s government unveiled a province‑wide Net Zero Action Plan on September 9, 2026, committing $350 million over three years to more than 90 actions…
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South Winnipeg Neighbourhood to Get Manitoba’s First Shared Geothermal System
Manitoba will install its first community‑wide geothermal heating and cooling system in a south Winnipeg neighbourhood, serving hundreds of homes and marking a…
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Transit Plus Rider Says New Pickup Spot Unsafe After Construction
A Winnipeg woman using Transit Plus said a construction project cancelled her scheduled ride and forced her to use an unsafe new pickup spot, raising concerns…
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Winnipeg to Review Homelessness Report on Encampments
Winnipeg's Standing Policy Committee will review a forthcoming homelessness report and new encampment distance guidelines, following a recent decline in…
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Man in His 20s Critically Injured After Downtown Winnipeg Shooting
An early‑morning shooting in downtown Winnipeg on September 6 left a man in his 20s in critical condition, prompting a police investigation that is still…
The Local Sunset ·
Winnipeg Projects $29 Million Shortfall in 2026 Budget
Accounting data through June 2026 shows Winnipeg will face a $29 million revenue shortfall in its 2026 operating budget, prompting the city to consider…