Winnipeg

The Trump administration plans to close five smaller U.S. diplomatic missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Canada, and Cameroon, citing cost savings of $4.4 million annually. These closures occur alongside efforts to reopen embassies in Venezuela, Syria, and Libya.

The Trump administration plans to close five smaller U.S. diplomatic missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Canada, and Cameroon, saving $4.4 million annually. These closures occur alongside efforts to reopen embassies in Libya, Syria, and Venezuela.

The Trump administration plans to close five smaller U.S. diplomatic missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Canada, and Cameroon, citing annual savings of $4.4 million. These closures follow plans to reopen embassies in Libya, Syria, and Venezuela, with the State Department emphasizing operational streamlining.

Todd Blanche rescinded a $1.8 billion fund for Trump's allies but retained audit immunity for Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization. The U.S. job market showed resilience with 7.36 million vacancies in June, and the Trump administration plans to close five diplomatic posts while reopening others in Libya, Syria, and Venezuela.

A kidnapping in Winnipeg linked to a vape business dispute highlights the growing grey market for vapes, driven by demand for cheaper or banned items and high profit margins.

The US State Department plans to close five foreign missions, including consulates in Winnipeg, Canada; Nagoya, Japan; and Medan, Indonesia, as part of a rare downsizing of its global diplomatic footprint. Congressional committees were notified of the closures through a recent notice.

WestJet will launch nonstop flights between Winnipeg (YWG) and Belize City (BZE) once weekly starting 14 December 2026. The service is part of the winter season plans confirmed by the airline on 20 July 2026.

A Winnipeg man who identified as 'extremely racist' in social media posts pleaded guilty to advocating genocide and wilfully promoting hatred against Muslims and Jews.

Winnipeg-born Clayton Herman is back in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody due to a mail delay, despite a federal judge in California ordering his release five weeks ago. He claims his rights were violated.

A coalition of civil society groups is opposing criticism from a federal cabinet minister and Jewish organizations regarding an exhibit on Palestinian displacement at a national museum in Winnipeg. The exhibit, part of a human rights museum's collection, has sparked debate over its portrayal of the Nakba.

A trustee for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights resigned from the Winnipeg facility's board over an upcoming exhibit about displaced Palestinians, citing concerns the exhibit was 'one-sided.'

Canada’s only Biosafety Level 4 lab is seeking new leadership again. Jason Kindrachuk is stepping down as vice-president of the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg on June 28.

A Winnipeg-born Canadian was released from U.S. immigration detention after spending seven months in a facility described as a 'hellhole'.

In Winnipeg's mayoral race, incumbent Scott Gillingham has not made any election promises one quarter into the campaign period.

Video game giant Ubisoft has closed its studio in Winnipeg, affecting around 65 employees.

Southern Manitoba experienced severe storms with monsoon-like downpours, unconfirmed tornado reports, and flooded roads causing vehicles to be abandoned. Winnipeg and its surrounding areas were particularly affected by the wild weather.

A Winnipeg family is speaking out after a man broke into their home, took hostages, and started a fire before being killed by police. The family says they are still in shock.

Winnipeg is experiencing a surge in opioid overdoses, with 66 calls in one day, overwhelming first responders and contributing to user deaths.

A man took three teens hostage in a Winnipeg home, leading to an 'exchange of gunfire' during a police attempt to arrest him. The incident occurred in St. James on Friday.

Indigenous Nations Apparel Company (INAC), a Winnipeg-based Indigenous clothing brand, is accusing fast-fashion retailer Shein of copying dozens of its designs. The allegations highlight concerns over intellectual property theft in the fashion industry.