WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba government is promoting gender equality and highlighting women’s achievements in the province by proclaiming the third week in January Women’s Equality Week, Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for status of women, said in a news release. “This is our second year celebrating Women’s Equality Week and together we have made…
Winnipeg Goldeyes Sign Three Pitchers
WINNIPEG, MB. – Yesterday The Winnipeg Goldeyes signed three players for the upcoming season. Goldeyes added right-handed pitchers Jordan Wellander and Zach Hartman, as well as left-handed pitcher Josh Tols. Wellander was 1-3 with three saves and a 2.27 ERA last season in 31 relief appearances for the Frontier League’s Joliet Slammers. The Largo, Florida…
UPDATED – Thompson RCMP Look for Missing Youth
UPDATE – Lucas Soulier has been safely located. The RCMP thanks the public and the media for their assistance. WINNIPEG, MB. – Thompson RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing youth. Thompson RCMP received a report on January 9 that a 17-year-old male did not return to his home. Lucas Soulier…
Weapons and Drugs Found During Traffic Stop Near Main Street
WINNIPEG, MB. – A traffic stop near Selkirk Avenue and Main Street results in a 33 and 37-yea-old arrested for weapons and drug charges. Police stopped a vehicle around 11:00 PM on January 13 for a Highway Traffic Act infraction. While speaking with the driver police could clearly see a large hunting knife in front…
Guns and Ammunition Found in Home on Bannerman Ave
WINNIPEG, MB. – Winnipeg Police, with the Tactical Team and the Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant that revealed guns and ammunition. The search warrant was executed at a home in the 600 block of Bannerman Avenue. Police found the following items; A search of the residence revealed the following: .22 calibre rifle, .22…
Winnipeg Police Warn of Kidnapping Scam
WINNIPEG, MB. – Winnipeg Police warning people about a “Kidnapping” scam that has surfaced recently in the city. It’s known as virtual kidnapping and it has been around for a number of years and it has recently surfaced locally. In a news release police said; “According to an FBI website, virtual kidnapping is an extortion…
Province Funding Restoration of Churchill Town Centre
CHURCHILL, MB. – The Churchill Town Centre Complex and its theatre will have significant repairs and restoration work done thanks to money from the Manitoba government, Minister Cameron Friesen said in a news release. The Town Centre Complex is home to many amenities that support daily life in Churchill. It includes the school, hospital, personal…
VIDEO – The “Wicked” Winnipeg Car Commercial from 1986
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, we go back in time to circa 1988 for those famous Winnipeg automotive commercials. Click play and enjoy; Kevin Klein, Manitoba Post Photo – YouTube
Stock Exchange Collapse Leaves Scores Injured
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – At least 77 people have been injured after the lobby floor at the Indonesian stock exchange collapsed. Francis Maguire has more information in this Reuters News video report. There has been some CCTV footage released that shows the exact moment of the collapse. Warning – the footage is graphic. Kevin Klein, Manitoba…
Manitoba Extends Freeze on Cottage Fees
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba government has extended its moratorium on increases to park land lease and service fees for cottages in provincial parks for another two years, Minister Rochelle Squires, said in a news release. “We believe cottagers are prepared to pay a fair price for the services they receive and for the value…