WINNIPEG – Manitoba is expanding the retail cannabis market. Starting June 1st, retailers will be able to apply to sell marijuana. Crown Services Minister Jeff Wharton believes this move will create jobs and give the economy a boost as it recovers from CoVid-19. Up until now, a couple dozen stores have been selling nothing but…
SELKIRK AVENUE MURDER
WINNIPEG – City police were called to the 700 block of Selkirk Avenue yesterday morning about a man being shot. A 23 year old man was found on the front steps of a house with gunshot wounds. He was rushed to hospital but later died there. Winnipeg is on track for another record breaking year…
MAN ARRESTED IN 14 ARSONS
WINNIPEG – City police have arrested a man in connection with a series of suspicious fires. 24 year old Robert Alan Ingram faces arson charges. He’s accused of starting more than a dozen fires from May 16th to 18th.
SWARM OF BATS
WINNIPEG – We recently showed you how a flock of birds showed up on a Florida TV station’s weather radar. Well, it’s happened again. Only this time it’s a huge swarm of bats in Texas. And as you can see, they’re being blown around by a severe thunderstorm. The radar picked up the thousands of…
STILL BLOCKING HYDRO
WINNIPEG – Northern First nations continue to block their partner Manitoba Hydro. New workers are needed at the Keeyask Generating Station but they’re not being allowed in. The chiefs say because some of the workers are from other provinces, they’re worried about the spread of CoVid-19 and they want a meeting with Hydro CEO Jay…
NEW FIRE SIRENS
WINNIPEG – The city’s fire trucks will start getting new sirens. The noise these sirens make are easier for both drivers and pedestrians to hear. Vehicles are more sound-proof these days and people are often walking with earbuds in. One siren has low frequency sounds, while another has a high pitch. They’ll work together to…
PROPOSED PHASE 2 OF RE-OPENING
WINNIPEG – Premier Brian Pallister has unveiled a preliminary draft of what phase two of re-opening Manitoba might look like. “Today we are sharing a draft plan that will help inform and guide us in the second phase of safely restoring our services,” said Pallister. “We thank Manitobans for their diligence in respecting physical distancing…
GYMS RE-OPENING SOON
WINNIPEG – Gym owners and lovers in Manitoba can’t wait to re-open. And that should happen soon. Gyms are back in business in other places, even BC where CoVid-19 infection rates are much higher than here. This province says larger gatherings will be allowed as of Friday. Other restrictions are expected to be lifted in…
DEVASTATING FIRE IN ERIKSDALE
WINNIPEG – When a small community loses a business, it can be devastating. An early morning fire has destroyed the lumber yard in Eriksdale. Firefighters from several communities fought the flames. No one was hurt but the McMunn & Yates was a total loss. No word on cause yet. Photo: Facebook
$10 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is providing $10 million in grants to support 344 projects for community development as part of restarting the provincial economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are committed to supporting projects that will help build thriving, sustainable communities and a better future for Manitobans,” said Premier Brian Pallister. “These grants will…