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Summer travel set a new passenger record at Winnipeg’s James Richardson International Airport.
Winnipeg Airports Authority says 895,381 passengers made their way through the air terminal in July and August — up from 863,942 in 2017.
WINNIPEG — Six more human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Manitoba, bringing the total this season to seven.
The province says three of the cases are in the Interlake-Eastern region, two in the Prairie Mountain region and one in Winnipeg. The first case, reported earlier this month, was confirmed in the Southern Health region.
A forest fire burning in eastern Manitoba is sending smoke to southern areas of the province, including in Winnipeg.
A special air quality statement issued late Thursday by Environment Canada remains in place.
WINNIPEG — Dry weather this summer has put water levels along the Red River below normal summer operational levels.
Public Services and Procurement Canada says the levels are most impacted between St. Andrews Lock and Dam and the city of Winnipeg, including the Assiniboine River.
With a lingering heat warning heading into this weekend and temperatures expected to soar above 30°C, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers want fans attending Friday night’s game to take some precautions.
The football club reminds fans to drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated.
Manitoba Public Insurance has vehicle damage estimators in Alonsa after an F4 tornado ravaged the community and beach area on August 3.
The tornado claimed the life of a 77-year-old man when it ripped through last Friday evening.
By The Canadian Press
ALONSA, Man. – A man has died after a tornado touched down west of Lake Manitoba on Friday night and tore at least one home off its foundation, officials said Saturday.
An RCMP spokesman said the 77-year-old man was found dead outside what remained of his wrecked home in Alonsa, Man., about 165 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg.
WINNIPEG — The first human case of West Nile Virus of the year has been identified in Manitoba.
The province says the child, who is under 10, lives in the Southern Health region and was hospitalized after experiencing neurological symptoms. The child was likely exposed to the virus in early July.
