WINNIPEG, MB – A search warrant results in weapons being seized and three charged. Thursday evening police, with the help of the Tactical Support Team, executed a search warrant at a home in the 300 block of Aberdeen Avenue. Police have charged Rheal Joseph Derek Savard, a 38-year-old male of Winnipeg, with: Store Firearm or…
Vehicle Strikes White House Barrier
WORLD NEWS – The Secret Service apprehended a woman after the vehicle she was driving struck a security barrier near the White House. Linda So has more information in this Reuters News video report.
Angled Parking May be Here to Stay in Exchange District
WINNIPEG, MB – The back-in, angled parking on Bannatyne Avenue COULD become permanent and expanded in the Exchange District. That is the recommendation to the City after the angled parking was introduced as a test in July of last year. click the video below for an explanation of how angled parking works: “With the ever-increasing…
Celebrate International Polar Bear Day
WINNIPEG, MB – International Polar Bear Day is Tuesday February 27th, and to celebrate Assiniboine Park Zoo will have activities all weekend long. “Saving our sea ice, which is vital to the survival of Arctic species, is something we can all help to achieve,” said Grant Furniss, Senior Director of Animal Care and Conservation. “Whether…
The Planned CPP Increase May Cost More Jobs
WINNIPEG, MB – A Canadian small business group is saying the planned increases in the Canadian Pension Plan will negatively impact jobs in the country. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) said starting in 2019, CPP premiums will rise for five straight years, followed by another two years where the maximum amount of income…
Intoxicated Man, Not Permitted to Drink, Waves Down Police
BRANDON, MB – Brandon Police were waved down by a highly intoxicated man who, turns out, was in breach orders not to consume alcohol. Police said they were waved down by a highly intoxicated many around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday in the 800 Block of Princess Avenue. The man was found to be on two…
Province Giving 7,500 Litres of Emergency Fuel to the Sayisi Dene First Nation
WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba government will make 7,500 litres of fuel available to the Sayisi Dene First Nation for emergency home-heating needs until a winter road connecting to the community is complete, Minister Ron Schuler said in a news release. “Manitoba winters can be unpredictable and the demand for heating fuel can be a…
Armed Deputy On-Duty at Florida School Shooting Resigns
WORLD NEWS – A deputy sheriff assigned to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida resigned after an internal investigation found he’d failed to act during the deadly shooting. Ryan Brooks has more information in this Reuters News video report.
UPDATE – Man Wanted for Neglecting Mama Dog & Her Pups
WINNIPEG, MB – RCMP have arrested the man accused of neglecting a mama dog and her pups. Last evening, John Linklater went to the RCMP detachment in Leaf Rapids, Manitoba, where he was arrested. In a news release the RCMP thanked the public and the media for their assistance. Kevin Klein, Manitoba Post —————————————————————————————————————————————- WINNIPEG,…
Police Association Gives Children’s Hospital Foundation $40, 000
WINNIPEG, MB – Maurice (Moe) Sabourin, President, Winnipeg Police Association (WPA), announced proceeds from the 2017 WPA Charity Ball totalling $40,000 have been donated to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. Joining Sabourin for the cheque presentation were WPA Vice-President, George Van Mackelbergh; representing the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, Gary Rozak, Acting President &…