-
How does Winnipeg’s heat wave affect the city’s homeless population?Global News Morning’s Matthew Merkel speaks with Margo Ross, director of development at Siloam Mission, about the impact of heat on Winnipeg’s homeless population.HealthJul 13
-
Winnipeg ranked 10th most affordable city in CanadaWinnipeg ranks 10th on Royal LePage’s list of most affordable cities in Canada. And local realtors say more buyers from larger, more expensive cities are considering the move to Winnipeg as they look for more affordable homes. Katherine Dornian reports.EconomyJun 23
-
Impact of recent rainy weather on Winnipeg mosquitoesGlobal News Morning’s Matthew Merkel spoke with City of Winnipeg insect control superintendent David Wade about how recent rainfall has impacted the number of mosquitos flying around the city, as well as his team’s plan for fogging this week.CanadaJul 7
-
Transit reactions on new system’s anniversaryThe City of Winnipeg announced its new transit system one year ago Monday. Global News Morning’s Matthew Merkel has more on the changes and how riders feel about them.PoliticsJun 29
-
Winnipeg’s transit system: one year laterThe City of Winnipeg announced its new transit system one year ago Monday. Global News Morning’s Matthew Merkel has more on the changes and how riders feel about them.PoliticsJun 29
-
City of Winnipeg says new encampment policy will make impact this summerThis summer will be the first big test of the city’s new encampment distance guidelines. That as community members raise concerns about safety, open drug use, and losing the spaces they once felt comfortable. Vasilios Bellos reports.TrendingApr 21
-
Disaster Financial Assistance update for WinnipeggersCity of Winnipeg officials are trying to make sure those affected by last week’s storm can potentially qualify for Manitoba’s Disaster Financial Assistance Program.WeatherJun 17
-
Slight improvement to City of Winnipeg financesWinnipeg’s deficit shrank by $3 million to close out 2025. A look at the city’s latest quarterly financial reports.PoliticsApr 13
-
Key dates and details for Winnipeg’s 2026 municipal electionGlobal News Morning’s Matthew Merkel spoke with City of Winnipeg senior elections official Sherwood Armbruster ahead of this fall’s civic election. He provides key dates and shares information on new voting machines and school trustee spending limits.PoliticsMay 26
-
Mosquito control begins in WinnipegThe City of Winnipeg has begun its annual efforts to control mosquitoes.May 14
-
Winnipeg city councillor accused of sexual assault removed from committeesRuss Wyatt, the Winnipeg city councillor accused of sexual assault, was removed from city committees he sits on at a council meeting on Thursday. Vasilios Bellos reports.PoliticsApr 30
-
Long-time incumbent Winnipeg councillors announce they won’t seek re-electionWith two long-time councillors stepping away from civic politics, there will be at least a couple of fresh faces on Winnipeg’s city council. Toni De Guzman reports.PoliticsJun 24
-
Asbestos pipes still in water networkBetween 2022-2025, the city of Winnipeg removed just 6 of its more than 700 kilometres of asbestos-lined concrete pipes in the water network. As Vasilios Bellos reports, previous city studies have said there wasn’t a danger, while others believe we shouldn’t be taking the risk.HealthMay 1
-
Global News Winnipeg at 6Organizations gear up to support the city’s vulnerable as severe heat is expected to hit Winnipeg this weekend, and arson charges are laid after a fire at a St. Vital Walmart resulted in an estimated 10-million-dollars in damages. These stories and more on Global News at 6.Jul 9
-
No results for open-use drug crackdownThe Winnipeg Police Service hasn’t released results from their ten-day crackdown on open drug usage in parts of the city. Global’s Katherine Dornian has more on the differing views of the program.CrimeJul 16
-
Winnipeg’s love of comedyThe Great Outdoors Comedy Festival lands in Winnipeg tonight for its third year. Global’s Katherine Dornian has more on how the city has embraced its growing comedy scene over the years.EntertainmentJul 17
-
Former Coun., MLA Klein considering mayoral runA former Winnipeg city councillor, MLA, and one-time mayoral candidate says he’s thinking about taking another shot at the mayor’s job. Global News Morning’s Clay Young talks to Kevin Klein, who says he’s been talking the matter over with family before making a decision.PoliticsJul 16
-
Police bicycle patrol programWinnipeg police have launched a bicycle patrol program, featuring 25 officers patrolling the city using mountain bikes and new e-bikes.TrendingJun 25
-
City councillors propose water rate freeze in WinnipegTwo city councillors, with the support of Mayor Scott Gillingham, are proposing a water and sewer rate freeze for next year.Apr 17
-
Two killed in RM of St. Andrews motorcycle crashTwo people from Winnipeg are dead after a crash involving their motorcycle north of the city.TrendingJun 15