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Mayoral Candidates Unveil Safety Staffing Plans
Winnipeg mayoral candidates Tracey Drexler and Scott Gillingham presented plans on September 16 to create a two‑tier transit police model and increase hiring…
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The Local Sunset ·
Students and Staff Call PowerSchool Rollout Chaotic
Winnipeg schools reported a chaotic first week after switching to PowerSchool, with glitches and a rushed rollout causing stress for students and staff.
The Local Sunset ·
Winnipeg Police Keep 911 Lines Open During Provincial Outage
On September 17, 2026, Winnipeg Police Service’s communications centre stayed operational and continued to receive 911 calls while a power and network outage…
The Local Sunset ·
Apartment Blast in Winnipeg Leaves No Serious Injuries
A residential explosion in Winnipeg on September 16 caused property damage but no serious injuries, with fire and paramedic services responding quickly and an…
The Local Sunset ·
Manitoba RCMP Locate 21‑Year‑Old Missing from Thompson After Two Weeks
Manitoba RCMP confirmed on September 17 that a 21‑year‑old man missing from Thompson for over two weeks was located, ending a provincial search that began in…
The Local Sunset ·
Crime and safety top concerns for Manitobans in new poll
A province-wide poll released on September 17 shows that 21% of Manitobans and about 40% of urban‑north residents rank crime, violence, vandalism and public…
The Local Sunset ·
Man Charged in Connection with July 19 Winnipeg Assault
Winnipeg police have charged a man for a July 19 assault that involved choking, sexual assault and robbery of a woman. The suspect was identified through the…
The Local Sunset ·
Manitoba Judge Sentences Quebec Man for Prison‑Based Trafficking
A Quebec inmate was sentenced to 14 months in Manitoba after a judge found he used prison phone calls to force a woman to remain in sex work, highlighting how…
The Local Sunset ·
Manitoba to Keep Daylight Time Year‑Round After Survey
Manitoba will stay on central daylight time permanently after a survey of 72,000 residents showed 58% support, prompting Premier Wab Kinew to announce the end…
The Local Sunset ·
Manitoba Police Arrest Driver Tied to 2022 Smuggling Deaths
Manitoba police arrested an unnamed driver in 2026, suspecting involvement in the 2022 human smuggling operation that killed a family of four, marking a major…
The Local Sunset ·
Shared Health seeks essential status for Dynacare lab staff
Shared Health asked for Dynacare lab workers in Winnipeg to be declared essential amid an impending strike, aiming to keep laboratory services operational.
The Local Sunset ·
Trump Bans Canadian Goods from Federal Purchases
President Donald Trump signed an order on September 16, 2026 directing all U.S. federal procurement agencies to exclude Canadian-origin goods from government…
The Local Sunset ·
Explosion Sparks Fire at Two-Storey Clare Avenue Apartment
A morning explosion on Clare Avenue triggered a fire that damaged a two‑storey apartment building, prompting Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service to extinguish the…
The Local Sunset ·
Silver Alert Issued for Missing 73-Year-Old Man in Winnipeg
Winnipeg Police issued a Silver Alert on September 14 for a 73-year-old man last seen that afternoon in central Winnipeg. The alert mobilizes media, signage…
The Local Sunset ·
Manitoba Doctor Warns Staffing Shortage Could Close Ste. Rose ER
A Manitoba doctor warned on September 15 that staffing shortages could force the emergency department in Ste. Rose du Lac to close, reflecting broader chronic…
The Local Sunset ·
Teen Critically Injured After SUV Hits E‑Scooter in Winnipeg
A teen on an e‑scooter was critically injured after being hit by an SUV at Lake Crest Road and Waverley Street on September 14, 2026, prompting a police…
The Local Sunset ·
Gambling-Related ER Visits Double in Manitoba, Study Shows
A study in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine reports that Manitoba’s emergency department visits for gambling-related issues have almost doubled,…
The Local Sunset ·
CBC Calls for Overhaul of Manitoba Weather Alert System
CBC recommends reforms to Canada’s emergency weather alert distribution after a June 2026 Manitoba storm produced a record number of wireless notifications.
The Local Sunset ·
Selkirk Steel Plant Workers Walk Out Over Wage Demands
Steel recycling plant workers in Selkirk walked off the job on Wednesday, demanding larger annual wage increases, with the union citing insufficient pay…
The Local Sunset ·
Manitoba adds six emergency medicine residency spots
Manitoba added six emergency‑medicine residency seats, raising the cohort to 17, in an effort to combat long emergency wait times. The province now holds the…
The Local Sunset ·
Meteorologist Says Strong El Niño May Shape Canada’s Winter
Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai says a strong El Niño could bring milder temperatures and altered precipitation across Canada during winter 2026‑2027 and spring…
The Local Sunset ·
American Man Charged After High‑Speed Border Escape
An American man fled a Manitoba border crossing near Winnipeg on September 12, 2026, leading to a high‑speed chase involving the RCMP and U.S. police, after…
The Local Sunset ·
Police Chase Over Possible Abduction Leaves One Seriously Injured
Winnipeg police pursued a suspect after a tip about a possible abduction on September 11 in West Broadway, resulting in a serious injury to one person. The…
The Local Sunset ·
Manitoba Issues Wind Alerts as Gusts Expected Up to 95 km/h
Manitoba’s hydrologic forecast centre issued wind alerts for central and southern regions, forecasting average winds of 65‑75 km/h and gusts up to 95 km/h on…