Winnipeg news on Thursday, October 29, 2026

In Winnipeg on Thursday, October 29, 2026: Gillingham wins second term; turnout lowest in 42 years. Also: A high-risk sex offender has been released by federal authorities and is now living in the Winnipeg area; Russ Wyatt was voted out of Winnipeg city council after facing sex assault charges; Lora Meseman won the Transcona seat. Weather: Mostly cloudy and cool today, 2–6°C with winds up to 17 km/h.

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Headlines

Scott Gillingham won a second term as Winnipeg mayor in yesterday's election with the lowest turnout in 42 years.CBC · Oct 29, 2:48 PM

News & local government

Russ Wyatt was voted out of Winnipeg city council after facing sex assault charges; Lora Meseman won the Transcona seat.Global News · Oct 29, 4:03 AM
Two people were sent to hospital after a house fire in St. Boniface yesterday.ChrisD.ca · Oct 29, 4:45 PM

Safety & emergencies

A high-risk sex offender has been released by federal authorities and is now living in the Winnipeg area.Winnipeg Sun · Oct 29, 3:50 PM

Sports

The Winnipeg Jets play Tampa Bay Lightning tonight; puck drops at 7 p.m.NHL.com · Oct 29, 4:45 PM

Culture & arts

Crave has begun production on a new original comedy series called Winnipeg Famous.Bell Media · Oct 29, 2:32 PM

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