WINNIPEG – Because of CoVid-19 travel restrictions, temporary foreign workers may not arrive on time or at all and local beekeepers are worried production could get cut in half. Some workers have arrived with the help of Global Affairs and the Canadian Honey Council but there are many more needed.
TUESDAY’S WINNING NUMBERS
WINNIPEG – Here are the winning Lotto Max numbers for Tuesday, April 14th. Good luck! In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official information of WCLC, the latter shall prevail. This photo is courtesy of WCLC.
FOLK FEST CANCELLED
WINNIPEG – One of the summer’s biggest outdoor events has been cancelled. Organizers of the Winnipeg Folk Festival say the 47th annual event now won’t happen in July because of CoVid-19. Ticket refunds are available but the fest is hoping people might donate their ticket to help make sure the event happens in the future.
NO FINES YET, JUST WARNINGS
WINNIPEG – No tickets yet for violations of the CoVid-19 rules. Since Saturday, patrols have been at city parks and other public spaces making sure people are social distancing and so far so good. Officials did however issue a few dozen warnings. Hefty fines and time behind bars are both possibilities if people don’t listen.
PROVINCE ASKS UNIONS TO HELP
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government has asked almost two dozen union leaders to go along with a plan for a shorter work week for public service workers. Premier Brian Pallister says it might mean two days on and three off, with employment insurance covering the lost wages. The money saved would go to the frontlines…
HELP FOR BUSINESS
WINNIPEG – Not everyone likes it but Premier Brian Pallister has announced help for Manitoba businesses. The province will spend four million dollars with a local call centre so it can help business owners apply for federal aide to get them through this CoVid-19 pandemic. Critics say Pallister should just give the money directly to…
THIS LITTLE PIGGY
WINNIPEG – The search is on for the owner of a stray piglet. It was picked up by animal service over the weekend in the northwest part of the city. The little brown pig is only a few months old but could grow to be very pig, maybe 400 pounds. If the owner comes forward,…
FLOODWAY OPERATING
WINNIPEG – The Floodway is in operation and the province says the Red River could peak in Morris as soon as Friday. One flood expert thinks Highway 75 might end up under water for at least a week. The RM of Montcalm has declared a state of emergency. This was done to help six homes…
VIGIL FOR 16 YEAR OLD GIRL
WINNIPEG – A vigil was held last night for the 16 year old girl killed by city police last week. The people gathered where the incident happened, near Lagimodiere and Fermor. The teen was shot after officers chased a stolen SUV from a liquor store robbery. Several other youths face a number of charges.
LISTEN OR GET FINED
WINNIPEG – The city’s community service ambassadors, four dozen of them, are now out there educating people about social distancing. If they see something contributing to the CoVid-19 pandemic, they’ll warn the people involved to stop doing it. But the ambassadors have the ability to call in bylaw enforcement officers who can issue fines of…