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West Jet to add surcharge to some bookings and combine flights due to fuel costs
1+ week, 1+ day ago (512+ words) By Fakiha Baig, The Canadian Press Posted April 5, 2026 4: 47 pm. Calgary-based West Jet says it will be introducing a temporary $60 surcharge for certain bookings and has consolidated numerous flights due to skyrocketing fuel prices. The airline said in an email the…...
Air Canada fined nearly $430 K for failing to offer refunds during labour strike
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (249+ words) City News Winnipeg Air Canada fined nearly $430 K for failing to offer refunds during labour strike Closing arguments are underway at the Frank Stronach sexual assault trial in Toronto. Shauna Hunt with why Stronach's lawyers say he should be acquitted…...
Cycling community not giving up on plans for temporary bike lanes on Wellington Crescent
3+ week, 2+ day ago (489+ words) Posted March 21, 2026 5: 08 pm. A tragedy that happened almost two years ago at Wellington Crescent started the battle for the interim cycling infrastructure, and it is still ongoing. The first temporary infrastructure was slated for the spring of 2025. "I feel like…...
Via Rail "needs to improve its service" despite solid management: auditor general
4+ week, 1+ day ago (278+ words) By Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press Posted March 16, 2026 1: 29 pm. A new report from Canada's auditor general says Via Rail needs to improve its service, even as she gave solid marks to the Crown corporation's management practices. Karen Hogan says that…...
Winnipeg high schoolers join climate action initiative to call for better public transit
4+ week, 1+ day ago (586+ words) Posted March 15, 2026 5: 33 pm. The youths take action to call for better, safer, and faster public transit. One of the initiatives is putting up posters in downtown Winnipeg. The collaboration is a part of the public transit campaign run by Climate…...
Over 1, 800 traffic signals damaged in Winnipeg since 2021
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (492+ words) Posted March 12, 2026 9: 07 pm. Traffic signal damages in Winnipeg fluctuate every year, but scenes like signals on St. Mary's Road which leave pieces of debris scattered are not uncommon. In fact, more than 1, 800 traffic signals have been damaged in the city…...
Long lines at U. S. airports amid partial government shutdown
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (144+ words) City News Winnipeg Canada's Prime Minister is under fire after skipping an emergency debate on the escalating U. S. and Israel war on Iran. Opposition leaders say Canadians deserve to know exactly where the government stands. Melissa Nakhavoly reports. With food prices…...
Winnipeg Police Service slates Boby-Worn camera pilot for this summer
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (201+ words) City News Winnipeg Winnipeg Police Service slates Boby-Worn camera pilot for this summer A rapid response team, and an update on the body-worn camera pilot project on the table at Friday's Winnipeg Police Board meeting. Sofia Frolova reports. Jets' goalie…...
Major development, investment projects spotlight State of the City address
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (427+ words) Posted March 5, 2026 5: 32 pm. Winnipeg mayor Scott Gillingham spoke about safety, housing, and development in the city, outlining intentions for the year, as he addressed the Winnipeg business community in his State of the City address prior to the October municipal…...
Cyclists delegate for improved safety on Wellington Crescent, call for interim bike lanes ahead of temporary solution
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (610+ words) Posted March 4, 2026 5: 44 pm. Over 40 delegates from Winnipeg's cycling community, neighbourhood residents, and homeowners were at City Hall on Wednesday, calling for safer infrastructure on Wellington Crescent. Something they say, they've been waiting years for. Wednesday, the Standing Policy Committee on…...