WINNIPEG – Students have only been back to class two days but the province has already confirmed a case of COVID-19 at a Winnipeg school. It’s a grade seven student in Room 20 at Churchill High School. The school and cohort are being notified and cleaning protocols have commenced out of an abundance of caution.…
City Projects $30M Deficit
WINNIPEG – The city is projecting a $30 million deficit to the end of June. However, finance chair Scott Gillingham says it could have been much worse, $67 million, had measures not been taken. Almost all the shortfall can be blamed on Winnipeg Transit which saw a significant drop in ridership because of COVID-19. Like…
3 Dead After Train/Van Crash
WINNIPEG – Three people are dead after a van and train collided yesterday near Strathclair, Manitoba. RCMP say it happened about a kilometre east of the community on Road 126 West. The 27 year old driver of the van from Dauphin was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The three passengers in the van, a…
Klein Wants Body Cams
WINNIPEG – Councillor Kevin Klein is calling for body-worn police cameras. He’ll make a motion at Assiniboia Community Committee today asking for funding so all general patrol officers can have cameras on their bodies next year. “The use of body-worn cameras will support the Winnipeg Police Service’s ongoing efforts to create a safe, transparent and…
Strevy Makes Cards
WINNIPEG – Former Blue Bomber quarterback Chris Streveler has made the roster of the Arizona Cardinals. So thankful to even be in this position. Thank you to everyone reaching out. Your love and support means more than you guys could ever know! Now the work continues. https://t.co/x20mtf48BS — Chris Streveler (@cstrevy) September 5, 2020 When…
Another Hate Arrest In Brandon
WINNIPEG – Acting on an anonymous tip, Brandon police say they have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the stabbing of a black man last Thursday night at a downtown skateboard park. 60 year old Annie Huntinghawk was picked up at a business shortly after noon yesterday. She’s charged with assault and public incitement…
COVID Closes Ikea Again
WINNIPEG – Ikea has closed its local store again after another worker contracted COVID-19. It’s the second time this has happened in less than two weeks. The company’s statement on its website is as follows… Important Notice – Temporary Closure of IKEA Winnipeg On September 7th, 2020, IKEA Canada learned that a co-worker at IKEA…
Kiss Goes With These Guys
WINNIPEG – A local radio station has decided on a Toronto duo for its new morning show. The Roz & Mocha Show which also airs in Toronto started at 6 a.m. this morning on Kiss 102.3 by interviewing mayor Brian Bowman who welcomed them to Winnipeg radio. Welcome! @JohnRush32 of your @wpgbluebomberscfl is excited for…
COVID At Law Courts
WINNIPEG – Face masks are now mandatory at the Law Courts after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The worker who didn’t interact with the public is in isolation, as are their close contacts. The building has undergone an enhanced cleaning.
School Bus Drivers On Strike
WINNIPEG – Bus drivers in the Winnipeg School Division have followed through on their threat to strike. Almost 100 of them walked off the job this morning. UFCW Local 832 says picket lines will go up tomorrow. Negotiations broke off a couple weeks ago. The drivers who want more money have been without a contract…