WINNIPEG, MB. – Xtreme Bugs is coming to the Zoo this summer. Presented by Artis REIT 19 giant animatronic bugs will be featured along the forested trail inside the Zoo. Experience just how amazing the world would look from a bug’s eye view as you’re transported into this amazing new environment. Immersed in the larger-than-life…
Where You Can and Can’t Smoke Pot
WINNIPEG, MB. – Changes are moving forward In preparation for the federal legalization of recreational cannabis. The changes will be consistent with the approach taken to alcohol under The Liquor and Gaming Control Act. Once proclaimed, the bill would prohibit smoking and vaping cannabis in outdoor public places once recreational use of the drug is…
Rural Municipalities Get More Input Into Economic Development
WINNIPEG, MB. – Rural municipalities will get more input into opportunities for their economic development with the modernization of The Planning Act. “Our government has worked extensively with municipalities and industry to see how improvements could be made to our existing regulatory framework,” said Minister Jeff Wharton. “This new legislation strengthens our government’s commitment to…
Morden Crime Report
MORDEN, MB. – Morden Police are asking for your help involving an incident on March 14 at around 2:30 pm. A car was parked int he parking lot of the Royal Bank and during the 15 minutes that is was there someone keyed the windshield. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call…
New Legislation Protects Investors
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba Government has introduced legislation to protect investors and ensure that investment dealers follow the rules by strengthening the abilities of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC). IIROC is the regulator of investment dealers and is recognized by and operates under authority delegated by the Manitoba Securities Commission (MSC).…
It’s Fix a Leak Week
WINNIPEG, MB. It’s Fix a Leak Week in Winnipeg and the city is encouraging you to take the opportunity to check your plumbing. Plumbing leaks can waste water 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can cost customers hundreds of dollars each year. The majority of leaks occur in the bathroom and the…
Distracted Driving Gets Bigger Penalties
WINNIPEG, MB. – Stricter penalties are being introduced to confront the deadly issue of distracted driving. “Many drivers fail to understand the danger associated with distracted driving,” said Minister Schuler. “In Manitoba, using a hand-operated electronic device, such as a cellphone, while driving is illegal. Despite this, there has been an unprecedented four-fold increase in…
Third Quarter Reports Show Positive Results For Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba Government reported an improvement of $114 million in it’s forecast summary of the deficit. The release of its third quarter report for the 2017-18 fiscal year, shows that the province continues to meet its financial commitments and remains on track to come in under budget for the second year in…
New Legislation for a Cleaner, Greener Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB. – With a goal to reduce carbon emissions, keep jobs and stimulate innovation, the Manitoba Government has introduced new legislation for a cleaner, greener and climate-resilient province. 5 separate acts that would cover a variety of areas are included in the green plan implementation: a new climate and green plan act that would…
WSO and Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir Celebrate Anniversary
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) and the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir are coming together in some of the most beautiful French music to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Saint Boniface, March 23-25. “We’re going to play some of the most beautiful choir pieces ever written,” said Elise Lavallée, WSO…