WINNIPEG, MB – The provincial government is providing funds to 621 early learning and child care spaces at 63 centres across the province. The money is part of The Canada-Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with the federal government, announced Feb. 23. The bilateral agreement commits $47 million over three years to create up…
Suspicious Death of 22 Year Old in Split Lake
WINNIPEG, MB – RCMP are investigating a suspicious death that occurred in Split Lake yesterday around 5:30 am. On March 1, 2018, at 5:30 am, the Thompson Rural RCMP received a report of an injured male at a residence located in the community of Split Lake. RCMP, who were in Split Lake at the time,…
Recall of No Name Brand Meat Lasagna
WINNIPEG, MB – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall of No Name Brand Meat Lasagna. The CFIA website states No Name Brand Meat Lasagna has been recalled due to pieces of rubber in the product. Laura Manning, Manitoba Post Photo – realcanadiansuperstore.ca and heathlycanadian.gc.ca
Coach and Rookie of the Year for Bisons Women’s Hockey
WINNIPEG, MB – A big honour today for two individuals from the Manitoba Bisons Women’s Hockey team as they received Canada West recognition for their efforts in the 2017 – 18 season. Bison goalie Lauren Taraschuk was selected as Canada West Women’s Hockey Rookie of the Year and head coach Jon Rempel was named the…
IKEA Recall – Possible Contamination from Mice
WINNIPEG, MB – IKEA brand Marshmallow candy is being recalled. The Ikea brand Marshmallow candy (GODIS PÅSKKYCKLING) recall from the marketplace is due to possible contamination from mice infestation. There is a chance these products may contain harmful bacteria. You should not consume the recalled product described below. These products have been sold from Ikea…
Special Exhibit Celebrates Black History Month
WINNIPEG, MB – The Province of Manitoba welcomes and encourages everyone to visit a special exhibit at the Legislative Building as part of Black History Month, Minister Cathy Cox said in a news release. “We celebrate the diversity and the history that makes Manitoba such a great place to live, work and play,” Cox said.…
Street Crime Unit Seizes $100,000 in Drugs
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg Police Tactical and Street Crime Unit’s arrested two people and seized almost $100,000 in street value drugs Sunday night. Police executed search warrants at a hotel room in the Richmond West area and a home in the South Point area. They seized a large amount of drugs and cash including: 38.3…
Police Seize Thousands in Drugs and Gang Paraphernalia
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg police and tactical officers discover thousands in drugs at a suite in a residential complex in Roslyn area and in a garage in the St. John’s area of the city. Executing a search warrant police took one man into custody and seized the following items: 9.3 ounces of cocaine (valued at…
Premier Introduces New Measures to Protect Government Employees
WINNIPEG, MB – In light of recent revelations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour in the government workplace, Premier Brian Pallister announced several measures to ensure government of Manitoba employees work in an environment that is respectful and free of all forms of harassment including sexual harassment. The premier was joined by Minister Rochelle Squires,…
Five Manitoba Bisons Recognized by Canada West
WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba Bisons women’s hockey team is well represented this year with five players named to the all-star and all-rookies teams for Canada West. Bisons Erica Rieder and Jordyn Zacharias named as 2017-18 Canada West Women’s Hockey First Team All-Star while Alanna Sharman selected as Second Team All-Star and Lauren Taraschuk and…