A half-million-dollar effort to improve safety in downtown Winnipeg launches next week, based on a similar one implemented last summer.

On Friday, the province unveiled its summer safety action plan for Winnipeg’s downtown, in the form of a $500,000 commitment towards a 16-week project that will prioritize crime prevention, community safety,

The 16-week project, which launches Tuesday, will focus on crime prevention, community safety, mental health and addictions support, via the Downtown Community Safety Partnership.

Opponents have argued that the mega-dairies threaten local water, public health and small farms, warning that decisions made in North Dakota could have international consequences. Groups on both sides of the border are urging stricter oversight before permits are finalized.

Well Refined Renovations, Winnipeg’s premier renovation company, continues to transform homes across the city through their specialized kitchen renovations services, combining innovative design solutions with exceptional craftsmanship to create spaces that perfectly balance functionality and aesthetic appeal.

While it's not unusual to see deer within Winnipeg's city limits, the behaviour of one particular hoofed creature has the province warning residents to keep their distance.