WINNIPEG, MB. – EcoPoxy, a local epoxy and resin company will receive more than $167,000 in new equipment which will create new jobs, improve efficiencies and increase the renewable content of it’s products. The investment was announced by federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAuley and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler as they confirmed that the funds…

WINNIPEG, MB. – Jared Munro has been appointed as the new president and chief executive officer of the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC). “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jared Munro, building on his years of experience in the agricultural sector and with MASC,” said Minister Ralph Eichler. “MASC is an essential partner…

WINNIPEG, MB. – Three employers and a property owner were prosecuted for Workplace safety and Health violations totalling $71,000. Employers are reminded to ensure that workplaces are safe and that their workers are adequately supervised. WHS may conduct an investigation after a workplace incident occurs and can forward a copy of their findings to Manitoba…

WINNIPEG, MB. – A new act is being introduced by the province that would reduce red tape as well as streamlining government services. This proposed legislation would eliminate 399 existing regulatory requirements and 475 pending regulatory requirements that would affect local governments, non-profits, educational institutions, Crown corporations, provincial public servants, citizens and businesses. Major changes…

WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba government is looking at new ways to provide safe and reliable privately operated air services as part of its ongoing commitment to finding value for money through alternative service delivery mechanisms. The Air Service Branch provides air ambulance, wildfire suppression and general transportation which also includes flights required by Manitoba…

WINNIPEG, MB. – With nearly 500 full-time positions and nearly $28 million per year spent on horse racing in the province, the Manitoba government has decided that it’s time for an external review of the horse-racing industry with the goal of identifying new opportunities to establish a more financially sustainable approach. In addition to the…

WINNIPEG, MB. – The provincial government has introduced legislation that would allow film festivals to classify their own films or use classifications provided by other jurisdictions, and movie or video game retailers will no longer require a licence to operate. “The Manitoba Film Classification Board has served this province well, but it’s time to rethink…

MORDEN, MB. – Police responded to a call around midnight reporting an unknown man banging on the door. When police arrived they discovered a man walking with an unsteady gate who turned out to be intoxicated. He couldn’t provide an explanation of where he was going and dispatch confirmed that he was under an order…

WINNIPEG, MB. – 5 new schools in Manitoba are set to begin construction over the next two years. They will have an initial capacity for 3,300 students and 392 child-care spaces. The goal has been to catch up with the need for new schools and deliver quality, new learning environments for students and educators at…

BRANDON, MB. – Police received a report of a theft of a snowmobile and a trailer from 2nd Street North between 6:00 – 8:30 AM Monday March 12. It is a green 2009 Arctic Cat SnoPro and the trailer is double-wide with license plate CLG316. As a result of a Crime stopper’s tip and further…