Several Winnipeg police cars, including a forensics vehicle, were seen near the Red River on Sunday as a section of Waterfront Drive was taped off.

Police have not said what they were investigating near the river.

A large section of Waterfront Drive was closed to the public as of Sunday afternoon. A Winnipeg police spokesperson confirmed police were investigating but said no further information was available.

'All hands on deck': Local businesses prepare for influx of fans during Jets whiteout parties

Some businesses are preparing to make more green during the upcoming Winnipeg Jets’ whiteout parties, which are likely to draw thousands of fans to Winnipeg’s downtown.

Portrait of Greg Gunnarson, manager of Capital Grill & Bar

Greg Gunnarson, co-owner and manager of Capital Grill & Bar on Broadway, said he's hoping to see an increase in traffic in his restaurant during the Jets' downtown whiteout parties.

Greg Gunnarson, manager of Capital Grill & Bar

Greg Gunnarson, co-owner and manager of Capital Grill & Bar on Broadway, said he's hoping to see an increase in traffic in his restaurant during the Jets downtown whiteout parties.

Manitoba PCs ready to fight NDP's agenda as election nears, premier says during AGM

Progressive Conservative leader Heather Stefanson warned supporters at the party's annual general meeting on Saturday that the "Wab way" would be an NDP government that would hike the provincial sales tax — a claim she did not back up with any evidence.

A woman in a light blue blazer speaks behind the podium. 

Progressive Conservative leader and Premier Heather Stefanson says her party is ready to fight for Manitobans as it gears up for a scheduled fall election. 

Premier Heather Stefanson

Eid bazaar in Winnipeg offers one-stop shop as Muslims prepare to celebrate end of Ramadan

Muslims in Canada and around the world are gearing up for the end of Ramadan this week, and a bazaar in Winnipeg offered them a one-stop shop to prepare for celebrations.

The University of Manitoba's Muslim students association held an Eid Bazaar on Sunday, bringing together 62 vendors that sold everything from pastries, earrings to henna tattoos.

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Police cruisers and a forensics vehicle were seen near a taped-off section in Winnipeg's Waterfront neighbourhood on Sunday.

Winnipeg police section off area of Waterfront Drive near Red River

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