Manitoba Justice Reports In-Custody Death

The article reports that Pimicikamak Cree Nation (Cross Lake) is suing Manitoba Hydro, the province, and the federal government over a prolonged power outage that caused extensive water damage and displacement, with about 8,000 members affected. The First Nation alleges repeated warnings about unreliable service and calls for a new secondary power line…

The article reports on a "No More Mauling" rally at the Manitoba legislative grounds, where participants urged for more accessible animal programs following a fatal attack on a K9 rescue volunteer. It states that the rally called for government action, but does not indicate a specific government announcement or policy details.

The article reports that the Province of Manitoba and Manitoba Public Insurance have filed court papers seeking to have Tesla’s judicial-review application, challenging Tesla’s exclusion from Manitoba’s EV rebate program, thrown out. They argue the case raises issues outside the court’s jurisdiction, that Tesla may lack standing, and that Tesla delayed…

The article reports that a coroner’s inquest will be held in Saskatchewan to determine how a 34-year-old man died while in RCMP custody. It indicates the inquest is part of ongoing investigations into deaths in RCMP custody in the province.

The article reports that a 911 outage is affecting some emergency services in Manitoba, with the disruption covering the entire province except Winnipeg. It states Manitoba RCMP is aware of the issue and in contact with the service provider, and advises Manitobans to try 911 first or contact local fire, police, or ambulance services directly if they…

The article reports that a Manitoba inquest judge issued 14 recommendations following the fatal police shooting of Stewart Andrews in Maple, including calls for improved training, dog handling, and use-of-force policies by Winnipeg Police Service, as well as enhanced education and Indigenous-focused training. It notes the recommendations aim to make the…

The Ministry of Justice released a timeline detailing the RCMP-in custody death near Kipling, outlining events surrounding the incident. The timeline notes that RCMP received a call about a driver stuck in a ditch on a grid road around 4:27 p.m. on Monday, with the information provided in an update Thursday afternoon.

The article reports that the family of a 25-year-old woman who died at the Winnipeg Remand Centre is speaking out and calling for answers. Daniel Halmarson explains the family’s request for information following the death.