Winnipeg
Coverage of Winnipeg in the Nexus archive.
- Human rights museum board member resigns over 'one-sided' exhibit on displaced Palestinians
A trustee for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights resigned from the Winnipeg facility's board over an upcoming exhibit about displaced Palestinians, citing concerns the exhibit was 'one-sided.'
- National Microbiology Lab seeks new leader again
Canada’s only Biosafety Level 4 lab is seeking new leadership again. Jason Kindrachuk is stepping down as vice-president of the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg on June 28.
- Winnipeg-born Canadian released from U.S. immigration detention after 7 months in 'hellhole'
A Winnipeg-born Canadian was released from U.S. immigration detention after spending seven months in a facility described as a 'hellhole'.
- Incumbent in Winnipeg's mayoral race has yet to make a campaign promise
In Winnipeg's mayoral race, incumbent Scott Gillingham has not made any election promises one quarter into the campaign period.
- Video game company Ubisoft shutters Winnipeg studio
Video game giant Ubisoft has closed its studio in Winnipeg, affecting around 65 employees.
- Winnipeg and surrounding area drenched in wild night of stormy weather
Southern Manitoba experienced severe storms with monsoon-like downpours, unconfirmed tornado reports, and flooded roads causing vehicles to be abandoned. Winnipeg and its surrounding areas were particularly affected by the wild weather.
- 'I realized that I could die,' girl who escaped hostage situation at Winnipeg home says
A Winnipeg family is speaking out after a man broke into their home, took hostages, and started a fire before being killed by police. The family says they are still in shock.
- 66 opioid calls in 1 day. This is how bad the overdose crisis is, Winnipeg first responders say
Winnipeg is experiencing a surge in opioid overdoses, with 66 calls in one day, overwhelming first responders and contributing to user deaths.
- 'Exchange of gunfire' after man took 3 hostages in Winnipeg home, police say
A man took three teens hostage in a Winnipeg home, leading to an 'exchange of gunfire' during a police attempt to arrest him. The incident occurred in St. James on Friday.
- Fast-fashion brand Shein accused of stealing designs from Winnipeg-based Indigenous company
Indigenous Nations Apparel Company (INAC), a Winnipeg-based Indigenous clothing brand, is accusing fast-fashion retailer Shein of copying dozens of its designs. The allegations highlight concerns over intellectual property theft in the fashion industry.