News briefs for Saturday, June 21, 2025
A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Saturday, June 21, 2025
6:42 PM
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers got out to a hot start on offence for the second week in a row, and hold a 7-0 lead over the B.C. Lions after one quarter inside BC Place in Vancouver because of it.
Quarterback Zach Collaros led a 12-play 82-yard drive that ate up more than seven minutes from the clock, capped by a beautiful 15-yard touchdown pass to receiver Dalton Schoen.
Collaros went seven-for-seven with 70 passing yards on the opening series.
The Lions' offence begins the second quarter inside the red zone, still on their first possession of the contest.
2:52 PM
Mounties in Saskatchewan are asking Manitobans to help locate a missing 27-year-old woman who may be in Brandon.
Angela Kennedy was last seen on June 20 around 2:26 p.m. walking east on Highway 1 near the town of Indian Head, Sask., with her daughter, Ivey Anhalt.
RCMP say Anhalt has complex medical needs, and police are concerned for the pair's wellbeing.
Kennedy is described as 5-8, 200 pounds, has blue eyes, blond air and was last seen wearing a blue dress. She has a tattoo of teacups and a rose on her left arm and a full-sleeve tattoo on her right arm.
RCMP say Kennedy is known to travel to Moosomin, Sask., and Brandon.
Anyone with information on Kennedy's whereabouts is asked to contact Indian Head RCMP or call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a secure tip online at saskcrimestoppers.com.
2:33 PM
A 30-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly stealing clothes and stabbing a security guard at St. Vital Centre Friday afternoon.
Winnipeg police say the man visited a store, took two hats and attempted to leave without paying. When stopped by store security, he stabbed the security guard in the upper body with a knife, a Saturday media release states.
The security guard was not physically injured as he was wearing a protective vest, police say.
The Major Crimes Unit is investigating.
12:13 PM
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service was called to the 100 block of Douglas Park Road around 3 a.m. Saturday for reports of a fire.
When crews arrived at the vacant-two-and-a-half storey home, the structure was engulfed in flames and smoke.
As the home sustained significant smoke, fire and water damage, an emergency demolition is being arranged, the city said in a Saturday media release.
The public is asked to call 911 if they see someone actively entering a vacant building. Residents may call 311 to report buildings with breached entryways.
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