Winnipeg Woman Accused Of Abducting Son
Police in Winnipeg say a Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 35-year-old woman accused of abducting her 12-year-old son.
Investigators say Charlotte McMahon and her missing son, Tristan McMahon, were last seen in Winnipeg (in the area of St. James near Ness Avenue and Sturgeon Road) on Saturday morning.
Tristan is described as white, five-foot-three, with a medium to heavy build, blue eyes and short brown hair.
Charlotte McMahon is described as white, five-foot-four, 120 pounds, with a medium build, multiple tattoos and red shoulder length hair.
Police say they are believed to be travelling in a black, four-door, 2014 Kia Forte LX with Manitoba plate GVW 620.
Investigators say McMahon is known to have connections in Western Canada.
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Grandmother's Walk In Dauphin On Monday
A sacred fire lighting and walk to raise awareness towards and raise a voice against child exploitation and violence against women are set for Dauphin tomorrow.
Adrienne Joynson, whose spirit name is Mukooquay and is of the Bear Clan, says this will be Dauphin's fifth walk.
She says everyone is welcome and specifically invited men in the community to participate.
The fire lighting will begin at 7am at the Dauphin Friendship Centre. The walk begins at 10.
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Terry Fox Run
Today marks the 35th year for the Terry Fox Run.
Dauphin's run is at Vermillion Park, with registration at 11 this morning.
There is no fee and all are welcome.
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Campaigns Continue
The Newfoundland riding of St. John's South-Mount Pearl will be crowded today, with both NDP Leader Tom Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau holding events there today.
The hotly contested riding has flipped from Conservative to Liberal to NDP control through the last three federal elections.
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper is campaigning in two NDP strongholds in southwestern Ontario.
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Fire Ruins Future Shelter
An early morning arson attack on a future asylum shelter in southern Germany has damaged the building so badly that it can no longer be used for the migrants.
Police say it's unclear who was behind the fire at the gym, which had been equipped with more than 300 beds, but was empty at the time.
