By Brittany Hobson, The Canadian Press

Christie Zebrasky, whose daughter Eishia Hudson was shot dead by police on April 8, 2020, is photographed in her bedroom with her daughter’s ashes and memorial in Winnipeg, Friday, December 11, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

An inquest into the case of a 16-year-old First Nations girl shot to death by police is being told the force needs to make changes.

Inquest lawyers and counsel for the family of Eishia Hudson say police should look at, among other changes, improving training on when it’s best to call off vehicle pursuit of a suspect.

Eishia Hudson was shot in April 2020 after officers, responding to reports of a liquor store robbery, chased a stolen Jeep she was driving.

The inquest heard the vehicle rammed a police cruiser and hit other vehicles during the pursuit before an officer fired the fatal shots.

Inquest lawyer Dayna Steinfeld says Eishia was loved by many and that plans for her future were tragically cut short.

Steinfeld says the police service should re-examine how it interacts with young people and review cultural competency training.

A doctor wears a lab coat and stethoscope in an exam room at a health clinic in Calgary, Friday, July 14, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

The federal government intends to provide up to $6 million over three years for Manitoba to hire new family doctors, particularly in northern and rural communities.

Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel and Manitoba Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced the funding Wednesday during a joint news conference at the Manitoba legislature.

Under the proposed project, Manitoba Health would work with key partners to expand and improve its Practice Ready Assessment process for international medical graduates seeking to practise family medicine in the province. The project is expected to result in up to 90 new family physicians ready to work in Manitoba by 2028-29.

“This proposed funding would create more opportunities for qualified physicians to enter practice sooner, strengthening Manitoba’s health workforce and helping improve access to family health care, including in rural and remote communities,” said Michel.

The doctors would work in both emergency departments and clinics across the province. The investment would also provide additional support for candidates and help meet workforce needs, especially in rural and remote communities.

According to government figures, Manitoba has added 370 net new doctors since October 2023, but staffing needs remain, particularly in rural and northern communities.

A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg, on September 2, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)

Winnipeg police have arrested a man after series of residential break-ins in Osborne Village.

Between September 13 and 14, three break-ins occurred at homes in the 200 block of Stradbrook Avenue. In each case, police say entry was gained through a window. On two occasions, the suspect fled after encountering the homeowners inside. No property was reported stolen, and no one was injured.

Officers arrested the suspect on Tuesday after spotting him walking in the 200 block of Princess Street.

Curtis Leroy George, 34, is charged with multiple offences, including four counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

George remains in custody.

An RCMP collar tab pin is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)

A 24-year-old man from Beausejour has died after a single-vehicle rollover crash in the RM of St. Clements.

Selkirk RCMP responded to an iPhone crash notification on Sunday at around 12:30 a.m. at Highway 44 and Floodway Drive. Officers located a vehicle in a field northwest of the intersection with damage consistent with a rollover. Paramedics were already on scene treating the driver and a passenger.

The driver was taken to hospital by STARS air ambulance, where he later died of his injuries.

The passenger, an 18-year-old woman from West St. Paul, was taken to hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.

RCMP continue to investigate.

By Jeff Hamilton, The Canadian Press

Winnipeg Jets’ Mark Scheifele (55) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild during first-period NHL action in Winnipeg on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Greenslade)

Mark Scheifele knew it was only a matter of time before his luck improved.

The Winnipeg Jets‘ star centre needed a few games to record his first point of the 2026-27 NHL campaign, but he entered Tuesday still hunting for his first goal as the Jets welcomed their most heated rival, the Minnesota Wild.

After setting up the opener marker for his 300th career assist on home ice, Scheifele found himself wide-open at the side of the net later in the first period, firing home a cross-crease pass from defenceman Neal Pionk to put Winnipeg ahead 2-1.

“It was nice to see it go in,” Scheifele said after the Jets’ 5-2 victory. “It was a fantastic pass by (Pionk) there. I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time.”

Scheifele added another assist to cap a three-point night and lead the Jets to a big win over the Wild at Canada Life Centre.

“Sometimes you don’t get lucky and sometimes, it just doesn’t go in,” Scheifele added. “I wasn’t worried at all. I play with some fantastic players and our line has been producing and our power play was doing well. Now, I’ve just got to keep going.”

The Jets opened the season with a revamped top line of Scheifele, Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti. Scheifele and Connor spent most of last year alongside Gabriel Vilardi, who shifted to the second unit to help balance the club’s scoring.

Perfetti, who signed a five-year, US$30-million extension over the summer, has reaped the most from the line shuffle.

The 24-year-old already has eight points in six games, including five goals — a mark that took him 40 games to achieve last season.

Perfetti scored twice against the Wild, with Scheifele drawing assists on both goals. After the game, Perfetti noted that Scheifele’s elite vision is something that has to be experienced up-close to be fully appreciated.

“You’re always open. Even when you think you’re covered or when you think you’re out of the play, you’re never out of it,” Perfetti said.

“I don’t think you really understand until you play with him how you feel like you’re not even a part of it at that point. You’re like, ‘I’m not open,’ and then all of a sudden the puck’s on your stick. You’re like, ‘here we go,’ so you better be ready at all times. It’s awesome to play with him.”

Connor scored his team-leading seventh goal and added an assist, giving the trio a combined seven points on the night.

“Those are great examples to watch those guys when they go out in practice, or they go in the game,” head coach Scott Arniel said. “They do things that others can work to copy. Even though all three of them aren’t big, somebody always ends up near the front of the net.”

While Arniel is thrilled with the clip his top line is scoring at, he stressed the urgent need for secondary production.

Beyond Scheifele, Connor and Perfetti, the rest of the roster has combined for just five goals, with no other player scoring more than once. Thirteen players — including seven fowards — remain without a goal.

“For all the other guys, we just try to hammer home, show some video, and put yourself in positions to get those looks,” Arniel said. “I think that some guys are getting some really good looks now, and kind of clicking through, there are guys that are getting some good opportunities.”

The Jets travel to Chicago to take on the Blackhawks on Thursday. The Blackhawks are averaging 4.14 goals per game, the fifth-most in the NHL.

“It’s a hard thing to score goals, and we need the secondary scoring,” Arniel said. “Maybe getting the puck on net a little bit more, maybe not looking for one more pass might be sort of the remedy.”

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.