WINNIPEG, MB. – Staff from two Marihuana dispensaries are facing charges after Winnipeg Police conducted an investigation into their activities over the last few months. The dispensaries, known as the Winnipeg Compassion Club on McPhillips St. and the Winnipeg Compassion Club South on Pembina Hwy. Both locations were openly selling marihuana. Police said on January…
Manitoba Joins Canadian Agricultural Partnership
WINNIPEG, MB. – A multilateral agreement was reached by Manitoba and the Government of Canada that will implement a new five-year agricultural policy called the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This agreement is the first step needed to establish the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in Manitoba, ensuring farmers, agri-processors, researchers and other stakeholders can access related programs and…
Wanted by Winnipeg Police Jan 17th
WINNIPEG, MB. – Many law enforcement agencies in Manitoba provide pictures and details of individuals that are wanted by police. The Manitoba Post will bring you those details and photos of wanted people in our province on a weekly basis. Please share this story with your friends on Facebook and Twitter using the Hashtag #WantedWednesday.…
VIDEO – A Look at The Real Canada – US Border
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, a look at the bizarre border between Canada and the United States. Our guess? They could never build a wall along that border. Click play…
Manitoba RCMP Charge a 25-Year-Old Man in a Shooting Incident
WINNIPEG, MB. – Winnipegosis RCMP arrested a 25-year-old man from Dauphin in relation to a shooting that occurred January 11th. RCMP executed a search warrant at a home in Duck Bay, Manitoba, approximately 75 kilometres north of Winnipegosis. During the search, police seized a firearm which is related to an incident that took place on…
Board Appointees to the Manitoba Human Rights Commission
WINNIPEG, MB. – Two new people and a new vice-chair have been appointed to the Manitoba Human Rights Commission. The commission is responsible to administer The Human Rights Code in the province, ensuring all Manitobans are treated solely on the basis of personal merit and free from discrimination. John Burchill, a current MHRC member, has…
Third Man Charged in Winnipeg Murder Conspiracy
WINNIPEG, MB. – Winnipeg Police have charged a third person in the connection of the murder of Mustafa Peyawary in August of 2017. Police have already charged two men with first degree murder, Damir Kulic, 27-years-old of Vancouver, B.C. and Ahamed Althaaf Ismail, 29-years-old of Edmonton. Police said in a release, that investigators identified a…
Cocaine and Marihuana Discovered in Thompson Home
WINNIPEG, MB. – Thompson RCMP executed a warrant at a home in Thompson on January 13th and seize cocaine and marihuana. Police searched the home around 10:00 pm and found, approximately 113 grams of cocaine and 170 grams of marihuana, along with other drug paraphernalia and an undisclosed amount of cash was seized. RCMP said…
15-Year-Old Assaults Taxi Driver in The Pas
WINNIPEG, MB. – A taxi driver was assaulted by a 15-year-old on Young Point Road south of The Pas on January 8th, according to RCMP. A 30-year-old male taxi driver had picked up a male passenger in the area of Bell Avenue. He drove the passenger to Young Point Road, where the passenger told him…
Vehicles-for-Hire Insurance Rates Approved for Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB. – The ability to have Uber or another drive share program in Manitoba is one step closer. The Vehicles-for-Hire (VFH) application has been approved by the Public Utilities Board, said Manitoba Public Insurance in a press release. The Vehicle-for-Hire rates vary and will be available to private passenger vehicle and light truck owners…