WINNIPEG, MB. – There were less accidents on Manitoba roads in December compared to the year before. Collison claims were 14 per cent lower than in December of 2016. Last month a total of 13,531 collision claims were opened, compared to 15,734 for December 2016. “Manitoba is still very much in the ‘winter driving’ season,”…
Vicious Assault Suspect Captured After Causing More Mayhem
WINNIPEG, MB – The man who was wanted by Winnipeg police for a brazen vicious assault on a 17-year-old victim was caught by police last night, but not before he caused more mayhem. Wednesday, January 24, around 12:30 p.m., police learned that the same male suspect damaged a window to one vehicle in a parking…
$116 million in 2018 on Road Renewals in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB – It has long been said there are two seasons in Winnipeg, winter and construction, and with more than 150 projects taking place in every ward of the city it will be a very busy year. The Government of Canada and the City of Winnipeg announced the proposed list of local streets to…
Government of Manitoba Receives an “A” Grade
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba government received an “A” in the annual Red Tape Report by the Canadian Federation for Independent Business (CFIB). “Our government is committed to improving regulatory accountability in our province and reducing red tape that impedes local governments, businesses, non-profits and citizens,” said Heather Stefanson, Deputy Premier. “We are pleased to…
Man Assaults Two Women with a Fire Extinguisher in Flin FLon
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Flin Flon RCMP arrested a man who used fire extinguisher on an female employee. Police said on Monday January 22, they found a female employee at a business on Hapnot Street in Flin Flon. The woman had been sprayed in the face with a fire extinguisher by a man who was…
Sturgeon Heights Beat Dakota 11 – 3 in Winnipeg High School Hockey
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg High School Hockey had thirteen games played on Wednesday afternoon. The highest scoring game was between Sturgeon Heights and Dakota on the men’s side. Sturgeon scored 11 goals to take the win. Men’s divisional games; Sturgeon Heights 11 @ Dakota 3 SJR 6 @ College Gabrielle-Roy 7 J.H. Bruns 5 @…
Police Association Calls Mayor’s Saefty Plan – Election Posturing
WINNIPEG, MB. – Mayor Bowman announced the downtown safety investment plan yesterday and the Winnipeg Police Association is calling it pre-election posturing. In a release, the association said that the Mayor’s plan, “will not cover for the fact that Bowman and his allies on council have refused to provide the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) with…
Starbucks to Increase Pay & Benefits in US Thanks to Tax Cut
BUSINESS NEWS – Starbucks will use some of the savings from the new U.S. corporate tax cuts to give domestic employees pay raises, company stock and expanded benefits with a combined worth of more than $250 million. Aleksandra Michalska provides more information in this Reuters News video report. Kevin Klein, Manitoba Post
Red River College’s Ongoing Research on Early Child Development Receives National Award
WINNIPEG, MB. – The ongoing research in early child development at Red River College was recognized with a National Award. The research project was started to bridge the gap between current research in child development and to create educational tools and resources to support frontline workers. The award, from the Canadian Association of Research Administrators…
USA Gymnastics Team Doctor Sentenced to up to 175 years for Sex Abuse
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – After seven days of emotional testimony from more than 160 women and girls describing sexual assault by former Michigan doctor Larry Nassar, Judge Rosemarie Aquilina sentenced Nassar on Wednesday to 40 to 175 years in prison. Nathan Frandino has more information in this Reuters News video report. Click play to hear more…