WINNIPEG, MB – The City of Winnipeg is investing $2.6 million in upgrades at the Pan-AM Pool. The work is set to begin this summer. The major capital investment will be used to replace the pool’s 51-year-old ceiling, lighting, and public address system. “The Pan Am Pool is one of Winnipeg’s most highly used recreation…
19-Year-Old Dies in Single Vehicle Accident
WINNIPEG, MB – A 19-year-old Manitoba man died in a fatal single vehicle accident early this morning. The accident was at 12:20 a.m. on Highway 32, half a kilometre west of Road 21 West in the RM of Stanley, Manitoba. When RCMP arrived, a pickup truck was on fire in the south ditch. Police have…
Arrest Made in Swan River Homicide
WINNIPEG, MB – A 42-year man from Swan River was charged with Manslaughter in connection with the death of a 36-year-old from the community. Sunday morning RCMP discovered the body of the 36-year-old male victim in a home in Swan River. Police have charged Norman Brass, 42, from Swan River with Manslaughter. Kevin Klein, Manitoba…
No Holiday for School Zones
WINNIPEG, MB – It’s not a holiday for school zone speed limits in Winnipeg. Winnipeg Police sent out a press release reminding the public that while today is Louis Riel Day, reduced speed limits in school zones will still be in effect. The maximum speed limits of 30 km/h around many Winnipeg schools are in…
What’s Open and Closed Today
WINNIPEG, MB – Today is Louis Riel Day and there are many things to do across the province to celebrate the holiday, but what’s open and what’s closed? Here’s a rundown of what’s open and what’s closed today in Winnipeg. You can go shopping as the malls (St. Vital, Kildonan Place, Polo Park, Garden City)…
Russian Olympic Curling Medalist Suspected of Doping
WORLD NEWS – A Russian medalist is suspected of doping at the Pyeongchang Olympic Games, which could thwart Russia’s attempts to emerge from a drug-cheating scandal. Lucy Fielder has more information in this Reuters News video report.
New CEO for Museum’s Fundraising Organization
WINNIPEG, MB – A fundraising leader with national and international experience and a demonstrated commitment to human rights has been hired as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). Mena Gainpaulsingh will also act as a member of the CMHR’s executive team as both organizations align…
VIDEO – Toronto Road Rage in Front of Cop
Video of the Day – We enjoy sharing the lighter side of life with you through videos. Please share them with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. In today’s video, watch what happens when a CBC News interview with a police officer is interrupted by a road rage incident. Click play and enjoy; Kevin Klein,…
Two Bodies Found in Fire Destroyed Mobile Home
WINNIPEG, MB – RCMP in Grand Rapids have found two bodies inside a mobile home that was destroyed by fire. When RCMP arrived at the fire early this morning (February 17) on Beardy Point Road in Grand Rapids, the residential trailer was engulfed in flames. In a news release police confirmed that two bodies were…
Helicopter Crash Kills 13 in Mexico
WORLD NEWS – At least 13 people on the ground, including three children, were killed when a Mexican military helicopter carrying top officials surveying damage from an earthquake crashed in a small town in the southern state of Oaxaca. Yahaira Jacquez has more information in this Reuters News video report.