WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Public Library has launched a new Instrument Lending Library Program at the Millennium Library. The program, sponsored by Sun Life has donated more than 150 instruments cases and accessories that can be borrowed by the public with a library card. Some of the instruments available are: guitars, mandolins, violins, portable keyboards,…
Police Make Arrest in Winnipeg’s 29th Homicide
WINNIPEG – Police have arrested and charged a 20 year-old man in connection to the murder of Norma Andrews. Norma was killed on September 21 at a home on Balmoral Street. 20 year-old Jesse Jordan Gamblin has been charged with second-degree murder and is being held in custody. Police are still looking for assistance from…
Argument Between Roommates Ends in Stabbing
WINNIPEG – An argument between two roommates got seriously out of hand, escalating into one of them being hospitalized with numerous stab wounds. The roommates, who share a residence on Martin Avenue East began a verbal argument and escalated to an assault where one of the them stabbed the other numerous times. The accused fled…
City Needs Large Spruce Tree for Christmas Display
WINNIPEG – Do you have a large spruce tree to donate for this year’s City Hall Christmas tree display? The City is searching for a large spruce tree for this year’s City Hall Christmas tree display and is asking Winnipeg homeowners to contact us if they are interested in donating their tree. The City received…
$800,000 in Contraband Seized at Stony Mountain Institution
STONY MOUNTAIN – Staff have seized $800,000 in contraband items in the maximum security unit of Stony Mountain Institution. Two packages containing the contraband items were seized in the exercise yard. The items included cell phones, tools, tobacco and THC concentrates. The police have been notified and the Institution is investigating. The Correctional Service of…
Lotto 649 Winning Numbers for October 2
WINNIPEG – There was no winner for the $18 million Lotto 649 Jackpot in last night’s draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Saturday, October 5 will be an estimated $21 million. Here are your winning Lotto 649 numbers for Wednesday, October 2, 2019. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and…
Zoo Lights Festival Starts November 30
WINNIPEG = The Zoo Lights Festival has another exciting schedule this year, running between November 30, 2018 and January 5, 2020. The after hours ticketed event will run for 32 nights and will dazzle visitors with thousands of light installations from traditional tree wrapping to the latest technology in outdoor lighting and projection while exploring…
$333,333.00 Lotto Max Winner in Manitoba
WINNIPEG – The jackpot continues to grow as there was no winner again in last night’s $60 million Lotto Max Draw. There was a $333,333.40 winning ticket that was sold in Manitoba. The jackpot for the next draw on Friday, October 4 will now be an estimated $65 million. Here are your winning numbers for…
Winnipeg Man Charged With Assaulting a Police Officer
WINNIPEG – A 25 year-old Winnipeg man has been charged with assaulting a police officer after he repeatedly rammed his stolen vehicle into a police cruiser as he attempted to get away. Police spotted the stolen vehicle behind a home on Redwood Avenue with two people still inside the car. When they turned on their…
Minimum Wage Increase Kicks in Tomorrow
MANITOBA – Minimum wage is set to increase tomorrow, October 1 to $11.65. The increase is a 30 cent boost from its previous $11.35 and is based on Manitoba’s 2018 inflation rate of 2.5 per cent. “We continue to provide predictable and sustainable increases to Manitoba’s minimum wage, which achieves the right balance benefitting both…