More than two dozen people marched in Winnipeg this weekend in solidarity with a man facing the death sentence in Iran. Toomaj Salehi, an Iranian, was sentenced to death earlier this week, according to his lawyer. He had been detained by officials in the aftermath of the death of Masha Amini, following her arrest by … Read more
Encampments along the Assiniboine and Red rivers have been problematic in Winnipeg for quite some time, with issues from safety to the accumulation of garbage and other health and fire hazards at the forefront. On Tuesday, the City’s Executive Policy Committee unanimously approved an amendment to a motion which could pave the way to establishing … Read more
By Daisy Woelk Global News Posted April 16, 2024 11:29 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size An investigation by Winnipeg police led to two people arrested and facing drug trafficking charges. On Monday, police said officers used a warrant to search a home in the 100 block of Amy … Read more
By Daisy Woelk Global News Posted March 23, 2024 7:08 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Members of Winnipeg’s Kurdish community are gathering Saturday evening to celebrate Nowruz. Nowruz is the Kurdish new year celebration and marks the arrival of the spring season. Kurds have been celebrating the occasion … Read more
He entertained offers and seriously considered his football future, but Brady Oliveira just couldn’t leave his hometown. The 2023 CFL rushing leader signed a two-year contract extension with the Blue Bombers on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Winnipeg native could have become a free agent next week, but said Wednesday he has “unfinished business” with the Bombers. … Read more