WINNIPEG – The province says it’s expanding a program launched in early December intended to help keep Manitobans active and entertained while following public health orders. Sport, Culture, and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox says the government is now investing $5 million toward the Safe at Home grant, which will go toward over 300 projects. The…
This Month’s Most Wanted
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Police and Winnipeg Crime Stoppers have just released their Wanted List for February. Do you recognize any of them? (Clockwise from top left) Kenneth Munroe was serving a six-year federal sentence when he became eligible for release on December 12. Police say he breached his conditions, and has a Canada-wide arrest…
Inmate Beaten With Furniture
WINNIPEG – A jail inmate is recovering in hospital after the Brandon Police Service says he was punched, kicked, and beaten with furniture. The BPS says they’re investigating after they responded to a call this past weekend reporting of an inmate who was attacked by the group in custody at the Brandon Correctional Centre. Police…
3 Little Froggies
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Hydro would like your helping naming a trio of tiny tree frogs discovered at the new Keeyask Generating Station. It’s believed they were hibernating in equipment that was brought inside the powerhouse. After consulting with a wildlife biologist, the frogs are being fed and kept in a fridge to try and get…
Shipping Containers To Homes
WINNIPEG – New homes are being built in downtown Winnipeg for some of the city’s homeless. The Village Project will be 22 units of communal living near Thunderbird House for Indigenous people needing a place to live. End Homelessness Winnipeg says the development is being expedited because of COVID-19, the recent extreme cold and last…
Bus Shelter Death
WINNIPEG – Police are investigating after the death of a woman found in a downtown bus shelter on the weekend. Paramedics were called to Portage and Edmonton on Saturday afternoon at about 3:30. The woman was rushed to hospital where she was pronounced dead. Investigators don’t suspect foul play.
2 Deaths, 58 Cases
WINNIPEG – The province is reporting two deaths today from COVID-19, one of them in Winnipeg. There are 58 new cases of the virus, including 24 in Winnipeg and 25 in the north. 1,180 cases are active, 29,322 people have recovered, for a total of 31,386 cases so far. 208 Manitobans are in hospital right…
Province Ends Brightscape Deal
WINNIPEG – The province is terminating its agreement with a Brandon company that provides housing for youth in care. This after a third party report and investigation found “significant financial deficiencies.” Brightscape Endeavors which has 27 children at 14 homes employs about 200 people. The kids will be moved to other homes over the next…
Man Spits In Cop’s Face
WINNIPEG – Police say a Manitoba man facing numerous charges spat in their face and tried to take one of their guns. The Manitoba First Nations Police Service says a routine night patrol on Sandy Bay First Nation last week turned into a chase when officers spotted a speeding vehicle and tried to pull it…
95 & Up Get Vaccine This Week
WINNIPEG – Officials with Manitoba Health say they’re preparing for a major ramp up of their COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with older members of the general public about to become eligible to get the jab this coming week. So far a total of more than 58,900 doses have been administered. Vaccine Task Force Medical Lead Dr.…