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Ruth Bonneville / Free Press LOCAL - retail theft Brian Scharfstein, owner, Canadian Footwear, speaks at press conference Thursday. Premier Wab Kinew, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe, Mayor Scott Gillingham, Supt. Dave Dalal, acting deputy chief, Winnipeg Police Service and Brian Scharfstein, owner, Canadian Footwear, speak at press conference on retail theft at Canadian Footwear, 128 Adelaide St., Thursday. The Manitoba government is providing more funding to help curb retail theft and violent crime in Winnipeg. Back in May, the province promised to fund overtime pay for four police units to target hot spots such as retail stores and restaurants. Now, the government is providing an additional $775,000 to help ensure police are able to provide extra support for a further two months. Aug 29th, 2024