WINNIPEG – The province has announced a new interchange for the Perimeter Highway and St. Mary’s Road. This is part of the $500 million Manitoba Restart Program which is aimed at giving the economy a boost in the wake of CoVid-19. Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler says the interchange will improve safety and the flow of…
Heat Warning Continues
WINNIPEG – The heat warning continues for much of southern Manitoba including the city of Winnipeg. Humidex values are expected to approach 40 at times. Southerly winds are pushing hot and humid weather into southern and east-central Manitoba. Daytime highs will climb into the low 30’s with overnight lows staying in the upper teens or…
Severe Weather In Brandon
WINNIPEG – About four thousand Manitoba Hydro customers are without power after severe thunderstorms rolled through western Manitoba late yesterday and last night. It’s hoped power can be restored to most people by mid-day. Environment Canada says Brandon got about 150 millimetres of rain. Other areas may have seen even more than that. There also…
Tornado Warning Ended
WINNIPEG – That tornado warning for the RM’s of Minto-Odanah and Oakview has ended about an hour after it was issued. However, the heat warning continues for Winnipeg and much of southern Manitoba and severe thunderstorms are possible. Humidex values as high as 38 are expected. A prolonged period of hot weather continues over portions…
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Saturday, June 27th. Good luck checking your tickets! In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC
Heat Warning!
WINNIPEG – Humidex values reaching 38 are expected. A prolonged period of hot weather will develop over portions of southern and east-central Manitoba today and persist into next week. Southerly winds will push hot and increasingly humid weather into Manitoba today. Daytime highs will climb into the low thirties with overnight lows rising into the…
Lotto Max Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto Max winning numbers from Friday, June 26th. The $15 million jackpot wasn’t won but good luck checking your tickets and remember to play Lotto Max again before next Tuesday night’s draw when the big prize will grow to $20 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information…
Ban On Commercial Evictions
WINNIPEG – At the urging of business leaders, the province has announced a temporary ban on commercial evictions. It’s an attempt to get more landlords to sign up for the Canadian Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program. “We know this has been a tough time for many businesses and it should not be made worse through…
Drug Network Busted
WINNIPEG – The Guns and Gangs Unit has busted up an inter-provincial illicit drug network. The network brought large amounts of cocaine into Winnipeg from Vancouver through Calgary and Regina. As the scope of the investigation expanded, Winnipeg Police enlisted the assistance of police in those other cities as well as Surrey RCMP. The month…
Business Losing Sleep
WINNIPEG – Covid-19 has been tough on everyone and some would say even tougher on business. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has surveyed its members, asking them if they’re losing sleep worrying about their current situation. People losing the most sleep right now are in the hospitality business, followed by arts and recreation and…