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Winnipeg trial hears victims' clothing, DNA found in serial killer's apartment

Winnipeg trial hears victims' clothing, DNA found in serial killer's apartment

WINNIPEG — The trial of serial killer Jeremy Skibicki heard Thursday that police found physical evidence of the victims in his Winnipeg apartment, including jewelry, clothing, DNA and a bloodstained bathtub. Const.
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'As though they were garbage': Trial hears serial killer targeted Indigenous women

'As though they were garbage': Trial hears serial killer targeted Indigenous women

WINNIPEG — A self-described white supremacist who killed four Indigenous women told police the slayings were drug-fuelled and that he viewed their deaths as "mercy killings," court heard during the opening day of his murder trial.
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Timeline of slayings of 4 women in Winnipeg, demands to search a landfill for remains

Timeline of slayings of 4 women in Winnipeg, demands to search a landfill for remains

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg man has admitted to killing four women but claims he's not criminally responsible because of mental illness. Jeremy Skibicki, 37, has pleaded not guilty to four counts of first-degree murder. His trial began Wednesday.
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Manitoba Opposition Tories say lengthy omnibus bill means less public scrutiny

Manitoba Opposition Tories say lengthy omnibus bill means less public scrutiny

WINNIPEG — Manitobans may not be able to have public input on a host of proposed legislative changes, including a ban on replacement workers during labour disputes and a tightening of environmental rules.
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Manitoba byelection could be close race in normally strong Tory constituency

Manitoba byelection could be close race in normally strong Tory constituency

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba legislature seat occupied by former premier Heather Stefanson has only been vacant for a few days, but interest is already growing among potential replacements.
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Encampment in support of Palestinians sets up on the University of Manitoba campus

Encampment in support of Palestinians sets up on the University of Manitoba campus

WINNIPEG — Students at the University of Manitoba have started a protest encampment on a grassy open area on the campus in south Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg Jets' Bowness retires from coaching after 38 seasons in NHL

Winnipeg Jets' Bowness retires from coaching after 38 seasons in NHL

WINNIPEG — Rick Bowness walked off the ice last week after his Winnipeg Jets were eliminated from the playoffs by the Colorado Avalanche and he knew the day had finally arrived.
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Higher subsidies for political parties among changes in Manitoba omnibus bill

Higher subsidies for political parties among changes in Manitoba omnibus bill

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government is looking to increase publicly funded rebates for political parties and candidates. The measure is part of an 89-page omnibus budget bill put before the legislature Monday.
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Winnipeg man admits to killing 4 women, but claiming not criminally responsible

Winnipeg man admits to killing 4 women, but claiming not criminally responsible

WINNIPEG — Family of one of four women who died at the hands of an accused serial killer said they were shocked Monday to hear him admit to the slayings ahead of the start of his trial. They warned the fight is far from over.
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Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness is retiring after 38 NHL seasons

Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness is retiring after 38 NHL seasons

WINNIPEG — Rick Bowness walked off the ice following the Winnipeg Jets' final loss of the season, which eliminated them from the playoffs, unhappy with his performance and how his team played, and it dawned on him that it should be the final NHL game
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