Winnipeg mayoral candidate Scott Gillingham (SCOTTGILLINGHAM.COM)

Scott Gillingham is promising four customer service improvements to 311 if re-elected as Winnipeg’s mayor.

Gillingham says average 311 wait times fell from 11 minutes and 22 seconds in 2022 to one minute and 15 seconds in 2025, an 89 percent reduction.

“Four years ago, I promised Winnipeggers we would fix the long wait times at 311, and we delivered,” Gillingham said in a release.

“But good customer service isn’t just about answering the phone quickly. It’s about making it easier for people to get the help they need and making sure their concerns are addressed. That’s what we’ll focus on next.”

The incumbent mayoral candidate says the city would expand online services, add automatic updates on 311 requests and provide dedicated support for small businesses.

His proposed changes include integrating Water and Waste utility billing inquiries into 311, expanding the MyAccount online portal, introducing email and text notifications on service requests, and launching a dedicated 311 service for small businesses with a caseworker to help navigate city departments.

Winnipeg voters go to the polls on October 28. Advance voting is currently underway.

Smoke and flames engulf a home on Archibald Street early Tuesday, October 1, 2026. (UFFW / FACEBOOK)

An early-morning fire in Winnipeg’s St. Boniface area on Tuesday destroyed a home that was under construction.

Firefighters responded to the 800 block of Archibald Street at around 4:50 a.m., where they were met with heavy smoke and flames coming from the structure.

Crews used an aerial ladder and ground lines to attack flames coming from the home.

It was declared under control shortly after 6 a.m.

“Despite these significant challenges, firefighters successfully prevented the fire from spreading to neighbouring structures,” said the United Firefighters of Winnipeg in a social media post.

Damage estimates and a cause of the blaze aren’t available.

An emergency demolition has been arranged for the structure.

No injuries were reported.

(THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

A 24-year-old Brandon man has died following a rollover crash southeast of Neepawa.

Manitoba RCMP say the single-vehicle accident happened the evening of October 9 on Provincial Road 352.

Police learned a truck had been travelling north on Provincial Road 352, between Road 80 North and Road 81 North, when it went off the road, entered the east side ditch and field, and rolled.

The driver and lone occupant was ejected from the truck and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

RCMP continue to investigate.

Winnipeg police Chief Gene Bowers. (WPS / HANDOUT)

A joint Winnipeg downtown safety initiative recorded 55 arrests and distributed 553 NARCAN kits during 14 outreach and enforcement operations.

Police Chief Gene Bowers revealed the statistics on Tuesday, which encompass enforcement between August 7 and October 6, 2026.

The initiative brings together law enforcement, outreach organizations and community partners to address open drug use, public disorder and criminal activity while connecting vulnerable people with support services.

Of the 55 arrests, 43 involved outstanding warrants or breaches of court-imposed conditions, while three were related to possession of a controlled substance.

Community outreach organizations conducted 3,758 engagements, made 48 direct referrals to support services and helped 10 people access detox programs at Main Street Project.

The initiative also recorded 117 referrals to the Downtown Community Safety Partnership, 33 to Main Street Project and 16 to a supervised consumption site.

Partners say the initiative will continue combining enforcement with outreach, harm reduction and access to shelter, health care and other support services.

Watch Tuesday’s news conference:

Portage la Prairie (TRAVEL MANITOBA)

The Manitoba government is providing $69,790 to support community safety initiatives in Portage la Prairie.

The funding will help the Portage la Prairie Community Revitalization Corporation implement its community safety and well-being plan, which has a total cost of $199,800.

The project includes monthly working groups, anti-racism training for service providers and public education workshops focused on community safety.

The initiative involves local partners, including the City of Portage la Prairie, Portage RCMP, the Portage la Prairie School Division and Southern Health-Santé Sud.

“We have seen strong support at the local and provincial levels to move this work forward efficiently, creating positive local change,” said Mari Kozar, executive director, PCRC.

The funding comes through the province’s From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for ALL program.

A RCMP police vehicle is shown in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 28, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

A 26-year-old man from the RM of Morris is facing multiple weapons charges after RCMP stopped a speeding vehicle on Highway 75 and found a loaded firearm and a machete.

Manitoba RCMP say officers were travelling south on the highway shortly before 9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, when they spotted a northbound vehicle travelling 175 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone.

Police stopped the vehicle about four kilometres north of Morris. The driver told officers he didn’t have his driver’s licence and subsequently failed a mandatory alcohol screening test.

While officers were dealing with the driver, they received information about a man travelling to Winnipeg who was allegedly considering harming someone and had a firearm. The description matched the driver and vehicle already stopped by police.

Officers conducted a high-risk arrest, and the driver was taken into custody without further incident. A loaded firearm and a machete were seized from the vehicle.

Kadin Yankoski-Jeanson has been charged with six weapons-related offences, including unauthorized firearm possession, careless storage of a firearm and two counts of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

He was also issued tickets for speeding and driving while disqualified.

Yankoski-Jeanson was remanded in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

New York-based comedian Gianmarco Soresi is bringing his The Misery Loves Tour 2027 to Winnipeg’s Club Regent Event Centre.

Soresi will perform for a local audience on Friday, May 28, 2027.

The stand-up comedian, actor and social media creator is known for his energetic performances and observational humour. He has appeared on “The Tonight Show,” “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” and Comedy Central, and was named a Just for Laughs New Face in 2022.

Tickets for the show start at $39, plus taxes and fees, and go on sale Friday, October 16, through Ticketmaster.

A Winnipeg police vehicle is photographed at a scene in Winnipeg, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)

A 45-year-old woman is facing multiple firearms charges after allegedly pulling a handgun on a taxi driver in Winnipeg’s east end.

Winnipeg police responded at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday to a report of an armed suspect in a taxi near Concordia Avenue and Louelda Street.

Police allege the woman entered the taxi in the Munroe East area, took out a handgun and directed the driver to take her to a specific location. No shots were fired.

The driver activated the vehicle’s emergency beacon, exited the taxi and contacted police. The woman then moved into the driver’s seat but fled on foot after discovering the keys had been removed.

Officers located and arrested the suspect in the 1000 block of Concordia Avenue, seizing an SGS 1911 .22-calibre handgun.

Laney Sandra Nobiss has been charged with six firearms-related offences, including unauthorized possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and two counts of possessing a firearm contrary to a prohibition order.

Nobiss remains in custody.

An RCMP patch is worn by an officer at RCMP “E” Division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns)

A 44-year-old man was airlifted to hospital in Winnipeg with a serious stab wound after an assault in O-Pion-Na-Piwin Cree Nation.

Manitoba RCMP from the South Indian Lake detachment received a report of the assault on October 9 at 9 a.m. Officers were led to a residence on McLeod Bay, where they learned the man had been taken to the local nursing station overnight. He remains in stable condition.

Police say the suspect and the victim were known to each other, and there is no further threat to the community.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the South Indian Lake RCMP detachment at (204) 374-2029.

By Jeff Hamilton, The Canadian Press

Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Ontaria Wilson (80) and Brady Oliveira (20) celebrate Wilson’s touchdown against the Calgary Stampeders during first-half CFL action in Winnipeg on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods)

Many wondered if Zach Collaros should even be suiting up for the Blue Bombers’ biggest game of the CFL season.

Few will be saying that now, after the Bombers veteran quarterback saved arguably his best performance of the year when his team needed him the most.

With a playoff berth on the line, the Bombers edged the Calgary Stampeders 33-28 in front of a full house at Princess Auto Stadium on Saturday.

“It was obviously a huge game, a lot on the line, playoff atmosphere, all those things,” said Collaros, dripping with sweat and blood stains on his jersey.

“Couldn’t ask for a better day. Couldn’t ask for a better environment. As always, our crowd brought the energy, made it difficult for them, and really gave us a lot of life out there.”

The future Hall-of-Famer had suffered a head injury during the Sept. 12 Banjo Bowl, adding to a documented history of concussions and neck injuries over his illustrious CFL career. It wasn’t until Thursday that he was named the starter, reigniting the debate over his health and future in the league.

Only adding to the drama was the fact Winnipeg’s playoff aspirations hung in the balance, with the Stampeders also needing a win to control their own destiny.

Collaros returned after missing two games and went 19-for-27 passing for 349 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He connected with Ontaria Wilson on an 18-yard touchdown late in the first quarter and then found Nic Demski on an 25-yard toss just before halftime.

“That’s vintage 8-ball right there — you love to see it,” Demski said of Collaros, who wears No. 8. “The opportunity that we had, and him coming back this week, it was just a picture-perfect story, for sure.”

The Bombers put up 392 net yards of offence, with returner Trey Vaval also scoring on an 88-yard kickoff return to open the second half. Sergio Castillo rounded out the scoring with four field goals, connecting from 45, 48, 44 and 33 yards.

Winnipeg’s Dorian Singer led all receivers with 166 yards on five receptions.

“All three phases played a pretty good part in that,” Bombers coach Mike O’Shea said. “If we build on that and play good, three-phase football going forward, I think we like where we’re going to go.”

The victory improved Winnipeg’s record to 8-8, putting them right back in the mix for one of four playoff spots coming out of the CFL’s West Division.

With the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (5-12) and Ottawa Redblacks (0-16) officially out of playoff contention, ensuring a crossover to the East, all but one Western club will make the post-season.

The Bombers can clinch a playoff spot with a victory in their final two games — on the road against the Edmonton Elks on Oct. 16, with the season-finale Oct. 23 in Vancouver versus the B.C. Lions.

The Elks (12-4) and Lions (10-6) have already clinched playoff berths.

“I’m just happy that we won and I’m sure the guys would say the same thing,” said running back Brady Oliveira, who was limited to just 40 yards on eight carries. “We felt the urgency this week and we needed that one and we got it.”

Calgary’s offence totalled 400 net yards, with running back Deonta McMahon scoring a pair touchdowns, including a six-yard scamper and another on an eight-yard grab, with quarterback Quincy Vaughn punching in a one-yard score. Rene Parades was 3-for-4 on field goals, missing from 46 yards out.

The Stampeders led in time of possession, 36:15 to 23:45, but trailed 7-3 after the first quarter and never once regained the lead. They also won the turnover battle and had more quarterback sacks.

Calgary threatened with a late touchdown to pull within five points, but a second failed two-point convert, coupled with Winnipeg recovering the ensuing onside kick, ultimately sealed the game.

“That’s a good team over there — they brought it,” said Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., who threw for 283 yards on 29-for-43 passing, along with one touchdown. “We fought hard, played a good game but they just made a few more plays than us.”

The Stampeders could have clinched a playoff spot with a victory. Instead, they fall to 8-9 and will need some help down the stretch.

If the Saskatchewan Roughriders defeat the Montreal Alouettes on Monday, they will officially clinch a playoff spot. That means Calgary would have to win their regular-season finale against the Lions next week and hope the Bombers lose their final two games.

“The message is deep breathe, and just understand whatever we start, we finish, and understand that there’s still a big game ahead of us,” Stampeders coach Dave Dickenson said. “I don’t know exactly where we’re at, but show up ready to get better. But this one hurts, no doubt about it.”

UP NEXT

Stampeders: Host the B.C. Lions on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Blue Bombers: Visit the Edmonton Elks on Friday.

By Jim Bender, The Canadian Press

Winnipeg Jets’ Brad Lambert (93) and Anaheim Ducks’ Judd Caulfield (28) collide during first-period NHL action in Winnipeg on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods)

WINNIPEG – Anaheim Ducks rookie winger Judd Caulfield was determined to do his family proud.

About 10 family members and a number of friends made the 235-kilometre trek from his Grand Forks, N.D., hometown to take in Friday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets.

Caulfield then rewarded them with the first NHL goal of his career when he opened the scoring in the first period to help the Ducks post a 5-1 victory over Winnipeg before 13,693 fans at Canada Life Centre.

“It feels great to get that first one,” Caulfield said. “It was a great play by (Tim) Washe to get that puck out of the zone and (Jeff Malott) had great speed taking the puck to the net and made it easy for me to score right in front the net. So, it felt great.

“It was super special with the family here. It was as close as we’re gonna get (to Grand Forks) and it was a nice little lineup on the schedule to have a Friday night game. It was super special to have them in the stands. I don’t think my grandma’s been to a game in awhile and it was nice to have my parents. My wife’s family was here as well, and my siblings. It was great to have that support. They have supported me for so many years.”

Caulfield also assisted on the second goal of the game by Washe.

“It was a nice weight off the shoulders to get that first one early,” Caulfield said. “I’m just pumped to play with these guys. They’re both super fun to play with. Mally, Washe are predictable and they make it easy on me. They’re talking to me all the time and we’re having success, so we need to keep playing that well to keep having success.

“It was a fun game tonight and we were all playing well, and we’ve got to carry this into tomorrow now.”

The Ducks play the Flames in Calgary on Saturday.

Washe, Malott and Caulfield contributed the first two goals as Anaheim’s fourth line.

“They had a special night,” said Ducks coach Joel Quenneville. “They scored a couple off the rush, almost had a third one off the rush, had a couple shifts in the third with good possession and cycle time. We couldn’t ask for anything more. That was a special night for those guys.”

The Ducks outshot Winnipeg 17-16.

“I thought we played well defending the rush,” Quenneville said. “And then, our slot coverage was all right. They missed some pucks that might have had some quality to it. I thought our goalie (Lukas Dostal) was solid. I think the game was fast, but there wasn’t really any odd-man situations, which I think prevented the quality.

“They’re a team that has a lot of firepower, but maybe shot production wasn’t there.”

Dostal, who stopped 15 of 16 shots, was surprised he didn’t have more action.

“I expected a little bit more (from Winnipeg) because of what we worked on the tape,” Dostal said. “In their games and in the pre-season, they try to throw everything to the net. So that’s what kind of won them (those) games.

“So, it was kind of our game plan to be on the top of them and having good sticks. I think the guys did a tremendous job defensively, and I’m just overall amazed.”

Winnipeg’s Kyle Connor, who was playing in his 700th NHL game, scored his sixth of the season in the third period.

“It’s pretty cool,” Connor said of his 700th. “Don’t take for granted any minute in this league and hopefully, lots more.”

He also scored his 329th goal, moving him past Ilya Kovalchuk into sole possession of third place in franchise history.

“He often goes under the radar around the league,” said Jets coach Scott Arniel. “We know what we have. We have a special player. It’s great for him.”

Sam Colangelo, Mikael Granlund and Nikita Nesterenko, into an empty net, also scored for Anaheim.

NOTES

The Jets went 0-for-4 on the power play. … Haydn Fleury replaced injured star defenceman Josh Morrissey (upper body) in the lineup.

A Winnipeg man is facing numerous charges after an international police investigation into the creation and distribution of child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

Police say Homeland Security Investigations notified the RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Crime Centre in January 2025 about an international investigation involving a Canadian suspect using an online alias. The suspect was later determined to be living in Winnipeg, and city police took over the case.

Investigators believe the offences took place between December 2017 and July 2023 and involved online communications between the suspect and two people in the Philippines who had several young children in their care. Police allege the material was created in exchange for money. They also allege that between March and July 2023, the suspect demanded more material and threatened to distribute previously obtained material to the individuals’ family and friends if they did not comply.

Police say the suspect also distributed material to social media platforms in the United States.

Christopher Steven Hoskins, 50, was identified as the person operating the online account. On October 1, police investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in south Winnipeg, arrested Hoskins and seized several electronic devices.

Hoskins is charged with multiple offences and was released on conditions prohibiting contact with anyone under 18. He will appear in court at a later date.

Harvest Manitoba’s Empty Bowls Dinner raised a record $6.5 million this year. (HARVEST MANITOBA / FACEBOOK)

Harvest Manitoba raised $6,527,000 at its annual Empty Bowls Celebrity Auction Dinner on Thursday, the largest gala fundraising total in the province’s history.

The sold-out event was held at the RBC Convention Centre and featured top Manitoba executive chefs, live performances and celebrity-signed bowls.

The highlight of the evening was the announcement of a $5 million gift from the Doug Harvey and Jan Shute family toward Harvest Manitoba’s planned Manitoba Food Transformation Centre. The facility will be named the Doug Harvey, Jan Shute and Family Manitoba Food Transformation Centre.

Harvey was a longtime friend of Harvest Manitoba who gave his time and money to organizations across the province. He raised nearly $2 million for CancerCare Manitoba in his final months.

“Last night was an extraordinary moment for Harvest Manitoba and our community,” said Vince Barletta, president and CEO of Harvest Manitoba.

“This remarkable gift is a beautiful reflection of Doug’s legacy and the generosity of Doug, Jan and their family. It will help strengthen food security across our province for generations. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made this historic evening possible.”

Bidding remains open online until Saturday at 6 p.m. CDT.

By The Canadian Press

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey (44) is pursued by Detroit Red Wings centre Andrew Copp (18) behind the net during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Head coach Scott Arniel says the Canadian Olympian was feeling better Friday but did not take part in the team’s morning skate.

Morrissey was injured in Wednesday’s 3-2 win over Colorado when he missed a bodycheck and crashed into the glass in the opening period.

He was seen holding his right hand as he left the ice and returned briefly in the second period before leaving the game for good.

The 31-year-old has three assists in four games this season after recording 55 points in 77 games last season.

Arniel said the Jets could afford to be cautious with Morrissey, with the team off until Tuesday following Friday’s game against Anaheim.

“We’re not going to have anyone to replicate how much he plays and all the offensive situations that he’s in,” Arniel said. “But the other night we went (with five defencemen), and I thought they did a fantastic job.”

A Canada Border Services Agency patch is seen on the uniform of a CBSA officer at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

The Canada Border Services Agency will adjust the opening and closing times at 13 land ports of entry in Manitoba to stay aligned with neighbouring U.S. ports.

The change follows Manitoba’s decision to adopt permanent year-round daylight saving time. Because the United States will continue to change its clocks seasonally, the CBSA will adjust hours at the 13 sites in the fall and spring to keep service hours in sync year-round.

The new hours take effect at 2 a.m. Central Daylight Time on November 1, 2026, and will remain in place until 2 a.m. Central Time on March 14, 2027.

The CBSA says the adjustment will allow for better coordination with the U.S., including when an inadmissible traveller is directed to return immediately to the country they came from. It will also give travellers greater clarity on when ports are open.

Land ports of entry: updated hours of operation from November 1, 2026 to March 13, 2027

Hours reflect Central Time:

Cartwright
Travellers: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week
Commercial: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)

Coulter
Travellers: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week
Commercial: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)

Crystal City
Travellers: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week
Commercial: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)

Goodlands
Travellers: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week
Commercial: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)

Gretna
Travellers: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 7 days a week
Commercial: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)

Lena
Travellers: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week
Commercial: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)

Lyleton
Travellers: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., 7 days a week
Commercial: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)

Piney
Travellers: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week
Commercial: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)

Snowflake
Travellers: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week
Commercial: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)

South Junction
Travellers: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., 7 days a week
Commercial: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)

Tolstoi
Travellers: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 7 days a week
Commercial: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)

Windygates
Travellers: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week
Commercial: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)

Winkler
Travellers: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., 7 days a week
Commercial: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Holidays)