Bombers grow lead into halftime against Tiger-Cats
9:14 PM
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers hold a 16-3 halftime lead over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Princess Auto Stadium.
The hosts have outplayed the Tabbies in every facet but only had a three-point lead to show for it with three minutes remaining in the second quarter.
Then the Bombers got a game-changing spark through special teams, as linebacker Tony Jones laid a big hit on returner Tim White, dislodging the ball for Michael Ayers to scoop up and return it 27 yards for a touchdown.
Sergio Castillo is a perfect three-for-three on field goals, converting from 43, 18 and 41 yards.
Left tackle Stanley Bryant (first quarter) and guard Gabe Wallace (second quarter) exited the game, leaving Winnipeg to an ironman on the offensive line.
Bombers narrowly lead Ti-Cats through first quarter
8:25 PM
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have dominated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats everywhere but the scoreboard through one quarter of play, but still lead 3-0.
Sergio Castillo converted a 43-yard field goal to break the ice.
Bombers’ running back Brady Oliveira leads all players with 58 all-purpose yards. He rushed seven times for 50 yards and added one grab for eight yards in the opening frame.
Winnipeg’s defence held the Ti-Cats to 10 yards total on offence and did not allow a first down.
Bombers’ Stanley Bryant stretchered off field in first quarter
8:12 PM
Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ veteran right tackle Stanley Bryant was stretchered off the field during the Bombers’ opening drive against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
After taking a knee while trainers attended to him, Bryant attempted to walk off the field with the support of staff but only made it a few steps before going back down to a knee.
Following a 10-minute stoppage, Bryant exited with a wrap on his left leg. A sign of optimism, he quickly waved to the crowd as he left the field.
A four-time recipient of the CFL’s Most Outstanding Lineman award, Bryant has appeared in every contest since 2022 for the Bombers.
The Bombers lead the Ti-Cats 3-0 in the first quarter.
One hurt in Pritchard Avenue house fire
3:39 PM
One person was assessed by paramedics after a house fire on Pritchard Avenue.
Firefighters were sent to the a one-and-a-half storey, single-family house on the 400 block of Pritchard at 12:19 p.m. Friday. They declared the fire under control at 12:32 p.m.
The lone person inside the home got out before crews arrived. The person did not require transport to hospital.
Man arrested for child sex abuse images, prepubescent sex doll
2:17 PM
A Winnipeg man is facing numerous child-pornography charges after border agents intercepted a sex doll designed to look like a child.
The Winnipeg Police Service’s internet child exploitation (ICE) unit was notified by the Canada Border Services Agency earlier this month that a package destined for Winnipeg contained a sex doll “anatomically designed to appear to look like a prepubescent child.”
A search warrant was executed at a Silver Heights-area home, and a man was arrested Wednesday after an investigation. Numerous items — including various electronic devices — were seized, a Friday news release stated. A forensic analysis of the devices is pending.
“Information provided to investigators indicated that the male had imported similar items and children’s clothing between December 2022 and August 2024,” the release stated.
The 41-year-old man faces numerous charges, including possession of child pornography; importing, distributing, selling or possessing child pornography for the purpose of distribution; and making, printing, publishing or possessing child pornography for the purpose of publication. He remains in custody.
The ICE unit continues to investigate. Anyone with information or wishing to speak to investigators can call 204-986-6172.
Suspect sought in stabbing, bear-spray incidents
1:39 PM
Police are searching for a man wanted for a stabbing and a separate bear-spray incident.
Two warrants have been issued for the arrest of Chance Cordell Christopher Daniels, 23.
Daniels allegedly stabbed a female, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, in Long Plain First Nation on April 24. Daniels is facing charges of aggravated assault, break and enter, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and unlawfully being in a dwelling house.
Police said Daniels was also involved in an altercation involving numerous people at a Long Plain home on March 31. The incident involved the use of bear spray against three victims. Daniels is facing three counts of assault with a weapon.
The Manitoba First Nations Police Service is asking anyone with information that might help investigators to contact its Long Plain First Nation detachment at 204-252-4480, or the tips line anonymously at 1-833-978-0048 or [email protected].
Police seeking to ID man in incident at Triple S Fair & Rodeo
12:16 PM
RCMP are trying to identify a man who was at the annual Selkirk fair as part of a police investigation.
Police did not say what they are investigating, but it happened during the Triple S Fair & Rodeo at Selkirk Park at about 10:15 p.m. on July 13. The festival ran from July 12 to July 14.
The man is believed to have been seen walking around the fairgrounds between about 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
RCMP released a sketch of the person of interest and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying him. He’s described as between 6 feet and 6-3 in height with a muscular build, in his late 30s to early 40s, with greyish hair and a greyish medium-length beard. He was wearing a white cowboy hat, blue jeans, a white/plaid shirt and a black/brown belt.
RCMP are asking anyone with information about the man to contact Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-1222, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.
Police did not say what they are investigating, but it happened during the Triple S Fair & Rodeo at Selkirk Park at about 10:15 p.m. on July 13. The festival ran from July 12 to July 14.
The man is believed to have been seen walking around the fairgrounds between about 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
RCMP released a sketch of the person of interest and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying him. He’s described as between 6 feet and 6-3 in height with a muscular build, in his late 30s to early 40s, with greyish hair and a greyish medium-length beard. He was wearing a white cowboy hat, blue jeans, and a white/plaid shirt.
