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July 4, 2022 – Media Release – Winnipeg Police Service – City of Winnipeg


Homicide – Investigation: C22-146244
On July 3, 2022, at approximately 3:00 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of shots in the Parc La Salle neighbourhood.
Police located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound at a residence in the 200 block of Houde Drive. He was transported to hospital in critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased has been identified as Salah Falah HASAN (59) of Winnipeg.
The investigation is continuing by the Homicide Unit. No suspects have been arrested.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
Stabbing – Investigation: C22-144549
On July 1, 2022, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service General Patrol members were dispatched to McMicken Street and Ellice Avenue for the report of a female who had been stabbed.
Officers located an adult female who had been stabbed and was in medical distress. Officers administered emergency medical care by applying two tourniquets to slow the bleeding. The victim in her thirties was transported to hospital critical, where she has been upgraded to stable condition.
No arrests have been made. The Major Crimes Unit is continuing the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477) .
Stabbing – Investigation: C22-145140
On July 1, 2022, at approximately 10:45 p.m., Central District officers responded to the report of a stabbing on Israel Asper Way.
Police located two adult victims in their twenties in front of the Human Rights Museum. One of the males was bleeding profusely with a life-threatening injury. He was transported to hospital in critical condition and stabilized, while the second victim who had been bear sprayed was treated and released.
Investigators determined the two victims were walking in the area when they bumped into an oncoming group of individuals. An altercation resulted in the two victims being assaulted by the unknown suspects. The suspects fled on foot, and two bystanders quickly ran to aid the victim in medical distress.
The Major Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
Carjacking/Assault Peace Officer – Arrest: C22-144977
On July 1, 2022, at approximately 6:45 p.m., responded to the report of a carjacking.
The driver of the vehicle (an adult male) reported that while stopped near Selkirk Avenue and McGregor Street, an unknown male jumped on the hood of his car, screaming. He dove head first through the open passenger window and punched the driver in the face. The victim managed to exit the vehicle, and the suspect sped off.
The suspect continued to operate the vehicle at a high rate of speed and subsequently collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Arlington Street and Logan Avenue. All three adult occupants were injured and transported to hospital, (two victims sustained serious injuries but were later upgraded to stable).
As a result of the initial motor vehicle collision, a second parked car was damaged, none of the occupants were injured.
While officers arrived and placed the accused driver under arrest, he bit one of them on the upper body. The officer was subsequently treated at hospital for their injury.
A 28-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing the following charges:
- Robbery
- Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance Cause Bodily Harm
- Operation of a Conveyance While Impaired to Any Degree by BAC or Drugs
- Assault a Peace Officer
He was released on an Undertaking (as mandated by the Criminal Code).
Shooting – Investigation: C22-145285
On July 2, 2022, at approximately 2:00 a.m., General Patrol officers from the West District, with the assistance of AIR1, responded to the report of a shooting outside a nightclub in the 700 block of Corydon Avenue.
The initial investigation determined that when a patron was asked to leave the premises he pointed a firearm at security. The suspect left the premises and fired the gun when he was a short distance away, got into a vehicle and fled. Investigators are working to establish if are any other victims as a result of this incident.
The Major Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer
Constable Dani McKinnon, Public Information Officer
Constable Claude Chancy, Public Information Officer
Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs
Office: 204-986-3061
E-mail: WPS-PIO@winnipeg.ca
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Media Advisory: Premier Furey to Announce Additional Measure to Address Recruitment and Retention of Physicians – News Releases – Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will announce an additional measure to address recruitment and retention of physicians today (Tuesday, August 16) at 2:15 p.m.
He will be joined by the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, Dr. Sohaib Al-Asaaed, Post Graduate Medical Education Associate Dean, and Dr. Mikaela Murphy, a second-year family medicine resident.
The availability will take place in Room M5M101, Faculty of Medicine, St. John’s Campus, Memorial University.
The availability will be streamed live on Facebook.
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Media contacts
Meghan McCabe
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
meghanmccabe@gov.nl.ca
Laura Thomas
Health and Community Services
709-729-6986, 727-0341
laurathomas@gov.nl.ca
9:10 am
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Media Release – August 16, 2022 – Guelph Police – Guelph Police Service
Male arrested in theft of watches
A Guelph male has been charged in connection with the theft of more than a dozen watches during a break and enter last month.
Police were called July 6 to a business in the area of Silvercreek Parkway North and Woodlawn Road West. An employee had arrived to work to find a rear window smashed. Approximately 12 to 15 watches each valued at $150 were stolen.
A suspect was identified through surveillance video and arrested Sunday morning. A 66-year-old Guelph male is charged with break and enter. He will appear in a Guelph court September 23, 2022.
Arrest made following assault
A Guelph male faces assault and weapons charges after another male was attacked in the parking lot of a south-end business.
On July 9 two males known to each other were involved in a verbal altercation in a parking lot on Stone Road West. During the altercation one of the males was struck twice in the head with an object believed to be a flashlight. This caused a laceration which required stitches.
A suspect was identified and on Monday turned himself in to the Guelph Police Service. A 26-year-old Guelph male is charged with assault with a weapon, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to comply with probation. He will appear in bail court Wednesday.
Gassing up stolen car leads to charges
A Cambridge male who pumped gas into a stolen car in Guelph has been arrested.
On June 2, a male attended a gas station on Speedvale Avenue West driving a stolen Kia SUV. He pumped more than $49 in gas and attempted to pay using several prepaid credit cards, but was only able to cover $7.28 of the cost. The male said he would get another credit card from the vehicle but instead sped away without paying the remaining amount.
The male was identified via surveillance video and arrested Monday.
A 37-year-old Cambridge male is charged with possessing stolen property over $5,000, theft under $5,000, occupying a stolen motor vehicle and driving while suspended. He will appear in bail court Tuesday.
Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 206
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Media are invited to attend the Mentor-Apprentice Program workshop in Yellowknife on August 17 – Government of Northwest Territories


The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is hosting a training workshop for Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) participants in Yellowknife. Media are invited to attend the last workshop taking place in the Yellowknife area, where they can experience the language program firsthand and talk to MAP participants and organizers with the Indigenous Languages and Education Secretariat.
The session will take place:
Yellowknife – Dene Kedǝ, Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Zhatıé and Tłı̨chǫ languages
Location: Aurora Tours.net /Aurora Teepee Lodge (Ingraham Trail – KM 12.4)
Date: August 17, 2022
Time: 10:15 -11:45 am
To attend one of the sessions, please RSVP to ecepublicaffairs@gov.nt.ca. High-resolution photos will be provided upon request for media use.
MAP is a way of learning a language where a fluent speaker of the language (a Mentor) teaches a language learner (an Apprentice) through immersion. The goal of the program is to have Apprentices improve their ability to understand and speak their language and help with the revitalization of Indigenous languages in the Northwest Territories.
For media requests, please contact:
Public Affairs and Communications
Department of Education, Culture and Employment
Government of the Northwest Territories
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