WINNIPEG – A new variant of COVID-19 that first showed up recently in the UK has now been detected in Canada. Officials in Ontario say a couple in the Durham area, just east of Toronto, has become infected with it. Experts in that province say it’s likely others have it too because the man and…
Fire On Simcoe, Again
WINNIPEG – Fire crews have been called to a vacant house fire on Simcoe Street for the second time in less than a week. This time, it was a two and a half storey home and once again, the flames were put out quickly. No one was hurt and the cause is under investigation.
Protest For Indian Farmers
WINNIPEG – There’s been another protest here for farmers in India. This time, demonstrators spread themselves out along Portage Avenue to show their support for Indian farmers who are blocking key highways around the capital of New Delhi. They’re upset about new agricultural laws that they believe could kill the family farm in India. Earlier…
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Saturday, December 26th. Good luck! The $6 million jackpot wasn’t won so Wednesday’s draw will rise to $9million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC
Much Different Boxing Day
WINNIPEG – There were no lineups early this morning at electronics stores. COVID-19 has changed Boxing Day too. Instead, bargain hunters are online today hoping to find some deals there and experts say they will. Retailers are looking to move as much product as possible so they can try and balance their pandemic books. The…
New Numbers
WINNIPEG – The province took Christmas and Boxing Day off so there won’t be new COVID-19 numbers until tomorrow. As of Christmas Eve, the Manitoba death toll was 617 and there were 4,489 active cases of the virus. Meanwhile, a new online dashboard is coming next month to also keep Manitobans updated on vaccinations. Almost…
Xmas Eve Homicide
WINNIPEG – A man in his 30’s is the city’s 42nd homicide victim of the year. Police are asking for the public’s help with this one. Here’s all that’s known at this point. Emergency personnel were called to help an injured man at about 5:30 on Christmas eve in the 500 block of Furby Street.…
Fire Sends 5 to Hospital
WINNIPEG – Five people were taken to hospital after a Christmas Eve fire. Flames broke out in a two story home in the 1600 block of Magnus Avenue around 10:30 on Thursday night. Crews needed about an hour to bring the blaze under control. Four people got out safely on their own but one had…
Lotto Max Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto Max winning numbers from Friday, December 25th. Good luck! The $12 million jackpot wasn’t won so Tuesday’s draw will be for $17 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC
Could It Be?
Yes it is! Merry Christmas from all of us at Manitoba Post! We ran into Santa and Mrs. Claus recently, completely by accident, when we pulled up behind their bright red vehicle with Christmas lights and furry antlers on Bishop Grandin Boulevard in Winnipeg. They were obviously busy getting things ready for the big day.…