The City of Winnipeg has requested help from the province to deal with proposed infrastructure projects that could create a $7.4-billion budget shortfall.

The RCMP busted a boatload of bootlegged booze after spotting a number of intoxicated people on a lake outside a reserve in northern Manitoba.

A wet spring combined with last weekend's major storm has created the potential for a large emergence of adult mosquitoes in Winnipeg, said city entomologist Taz Stuart.

A convicted sex offender and drug dealer who was supposed to be deported from Canada after leaving Manitoba's Stony Mountain Penitentiary this week is free on bail and remains in the country.

Breezy Point residents, whose properties were destroyed by spring flooding, are still waiting for compensation promised by the provincial government.

Water rescue crews have suspended a search for a missing male who apparently went for a swim in the river late Friday afternoon.

Ontario is now reporting 12 deaths associated with the H1N1 flu for a national total of 33.

Despite a ruling by a judge that photo enforcement in construction zones when workers are not present is not legal; Winnipeg police say people are starting to get the message.

RCMP have made a huge seizure of alcohol headed to a northern Manitoba community. Several cases of liquor and beer were seized from boats headed towards Pukatawagan.

Four people were taken to hospital late Friday afternoon after a multi-vehicle accident at Burrows avenue and Keewatin street. Police say a male driver went through a red light around 5:40pm and rammed into three other vehicles..

Winnipeg rescue crews and Police will determine Saturday morning whether to continue the search for a man missing in the Red River.. Around 3:30 Friday afternoon Firefighters responded to a call about a man in the water near the Norwood Bridge.

The Downtown BIZ (Business Improvement Zone) is kicking off "Blue Loonie Mondays" next week, and the Winnipeg Parking Authority is going to cover parking.

Winnipeg Police are stepping up their efforts against Impaired Drivers today. They will be setting up Sobriety Checkpoints, looking for people who choose to drive under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

On July 3, 2009 Lac Brochet RCMP (Lynn Lake Detachment) received a report of a missing person. Missing is Richard Joseph TSSESSAZE, a 37 year old male from Lac Brochet. He was last seen on Friday, June 26th in Winnipeg.

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