WINNIPEG – A warrant has been issued for the arrest of 22 year old Rodney Cain McNabb. He’s wanted for second degree murder in the July 5th homicide of a man in Grand Rapids. McNabb is considered dangerous and he should not be approached. Call RCMP immediately at 204-639-2467 if you see him or know…
Man Gets Life For Murder
WINNIPEG – A Manitoba man is now facing life in prison for the 2015 beating death of Crystal Andrews in a northern First Nation. Michael William Okemow was found guilty of second-degree murder on January 24 in a historic verdict as the first ever Court of Queen’s Bench was held in the community of God’s…
Pandemic Speeding
WINNIPEG – Manitoba RCMP say speeding has become a big problem during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since April, the Mounties have issued more than 250 tickets to people caught driving over 50 kilometres an hour over the limit. That’s a 60 percent increase. Meantime, a 21 year old man is in critical condition after the car…
Biggest Cigarette Seizure Ever
WINNIPEG – Officials have made the largest seizure of contraband cigarettes ever brought into this province. The operation seized 360 cases or almost 3.6 million cigarettes. The seizure took place September 9th in Brandon and resulted in the arrest of four men from that city ranging in age from 46 to 60 years old. They…
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Wednesday, September 16th. Good luck! The $5 million jackpot was won so Saturday’s draw will be for $5 million again. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC
ComicCon Postponed
WINNIPEG – The organizers of Winnipeg’s first ComicCon have pushed the event back a year, citing concerns around the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The pop-culture fan convention was to take place from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2020, but co-founder Scott Péron says the health and safety of everyone involved is their top priority. “As such,…
Girl Did Everything Right
WINNIPEG – RCMP have charged a man with sexual interference and forcible confinement involving a 12 year old girl at a hotel swimming pool in Portage la Prairie. The 28 year old guy is accused of grabbing the girl, pulling her toward him and refusing to let her go. She was eventually able to swim…
Outbreak At School
WINNIPEG – Some students at a school in North Kildonan are back to learning at home after four more cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on Tuesday. Parents whose children attended John Pritchard School were notified yesterday that those in grades 4 through 8 will begin remote learning immediately. This brings the total number of confirmed…
Testing Sites Turn People Away
WINNIPEG – COVID-19 testing sites in the city were so busy yesterday they were turning people away. This rush to get tested follows warnings of possible coronavirus exposures at schools, restaurants, buses and elsewhere. A good chunk of the new cases of late have been in Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority says all four…
Care Home Shelters
WINNIPEG – The province will spend $18 million to build all-season outdoor shelters at personal care homes. They will be built by PCL Construction, a Manitoba company, and they should be in use by November. Shipping containers will be refitted so visitors can enter from outside while residents gain access through the home. Health Minister…