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By Scott Edmonds, The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG – Quarterback Trevor Harris turned in another marquee performance Friday night as his pinpoint passing led the Ottawa Redblacks to a commanding 44-21 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Harris finished 29 for 39 with 361 yards in the air and connected with Dominique Rhymes on a touchdown, while William Powell ran for 106 yards and a TD and Dominique Davis punched in two scores for the Redblacks (6-3).
Stony Mountain Institution north of Winnipeg is in lockdown after three inmates were assaulted on Thursday night.
The inmates were in the medium security unit at around 7:40 p.m. when the assault occurred. They were transferred to an outside hospital for treatment.
By The Canadian Press
Canada’s forestry industry is pushing back against comments by U.S. President Trump that lumber imports are partially to blame for intense forest fires in California.
Trump made the comments at a cabinet meeting Thursday where he also complained about high lumber prices for Canadian wood products.
A 19-year-old Brandon is facing nearly a dozen charges after police say he assaulted his girlfriend on Thursday
Police say the man allegedly punched her in the head, choked her and kneed her in the stomach while dragging her to her car. He then took out a gun and pointed it at the victim before firing a couple rounds out the window.
The installation of a tower crane will close northbound Fort Street from St. Mary Avenue to Portage Avenue on Saturday.
The closure is in effect from 7 a.m. until midnight on Sunday, August 19.
Winnipeg police say they responded to five separate incidents involving firearms this week in a single 24-hour period.
It all began early Tuesday morning when two females robbed a grocery store in the West Alexander neighbourhood. One of them pulled out a long gun and chased customers out of the store, while the other suspect took items from behind the counter. No one was injured and both suspects fled.
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Public Insurance says it has recently seen an increase in fraudulent among ratepayers, but its investigators are working to quash potentially bogus claims.
“As a result, MPI watchdogs are initiating more investigations and using new investigative tools that are anticipated to save Autopac ratepayers upwards of $8 million this year, compared to $6.5 million in 2017,” the Crown corporation said in a release.
Two Winnipeg shopping centres have stepped up to make a dent in the fundraising efforts of the Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade to replace a float that doubled as a platform for Santa’s sleigh.
Kildonan Place and Grant Park Shopping Centre have donated a combined $6,250 to the GoFundMe campaign towards a $100,000 goal — meaning Santa will have a new ride this year.
