WINNIPEG – As we head into the final long weekend of the summer, you may want to avoid drinking beer because mosquitoes are more attracted to beer drinkers. A new study in the Journal of Mosquito Control says drinking just one beer can cause mosquitoes to bite you instead of someone else. The scientists behind…
Restaurant Exposures?
WINNIPEG – There may have been COVID-19 exposures at two restaurants near Riding Mountain National Park. Provincial health officials say one was at the Canoe Taphouse in Wasagaming on August 21st, 22nd and 23rd, The other was at the Buffalo Bar & Ten in Onanole on August 21st and 22nd. If you were there on…
No Bigger Funerals Yet
WINNIPEG – A local funeral home wants the province to allow bigger funerals again. Michael Vogiatzakis at Voyage Funeral Home wants the COVID-19 cap of 50 people raised. He says people aren’t being allowed to grieve properly and it’s cut his business by half. He points to restaurants and casinos where restrictions have been lifted.…
47 Calls To 911
WINNIPEG – Police have arrested a man for public mischief after dozens of phone calls to 911. 25 year old Harley David Lee Harding has also been charged with indecent communications after 47 emergency calls were made. All the calls between December of 2018 and last month involved some sort of fictitious emergency. Emergency resources…
Drunk Combining
WINNIPEG – Just south of us, in North Dakota, a farmer has totaled his combine after taking it for a “drunk joyride.” Berthold Police say they arrested 45 year old Michael Carr on Monday after he somehow rolled his John Deere harvester onto its roof, shattering the windshield. Cops say Carr was also driving the…
Mandatory Masks Wanted
WINNIPEG – Most Manitobans support mandatory face masks. A new online poll says 61 percent would agree with a provincial order requiring masks be worn in all indoor public places. Probe Research says only nine percent strongly oppose the idea. Probe talked to 1,049 adults between August 19th and 29th.
School Bus Drivers’ Strike?
WINNIPEG – The city’s biggest school division says its bus drivers might walk off the job when kids go back to class on Tuesday. The Winnipeg School Division says the drivers’ union has served notice to proceed into a legal strike position. 2,300 students would be affected. The two sides have been negotiating since October…
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Wednesday, September 2nd. Good luck! The $8 million jackpot wasn’t won so Saturday’s ‘s draw will be for $11 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC
Wanted By RCMP
WINNIPEG – Wabowden RCMP are looking for 41 year old Darcy Mallett. He’s wanted on warrants for assault with a weapon, possession of a dangerous weapon and breach of recognizance. The Mounties say he’s violent and shouldn’t be approached. If you have information to help RCMP, please call 204-689-2152.
Manitoba’s Education Plan
WINNIPEG – Education minister Kelvin Goertzen says the province has prepared a number of informational materials for students, parents and teachers as they prepare for a safe and informed return to the classroom. “We have developed a Restoring Safe Schools information package to help address the most frequently asked questions and areas of concerns, and…