WINNIPEG – As HBC plans to close its downtown Winnipeg location, the retailer has decided to enter the real estate and development business with a new division to repurpose its empty buildings. The Hudson’s Bay Company has announced it will close the 94-year-old iconic department store for good in February of 2021, but says it…
Stiffer COVID Fines
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is increasing fines for people who fail to comply with public health and emergency orders. “The recent surge in COVID-19 cases in our province is concerning, which is why our government is taking further action to protect Manitobans,” said Premier Brian Pallister. “Along with stronger public health orders, these new…
Shaw Park’s Uncertain Future
WINNIPEG – The fate of the Winnipeg Goldeyes is still murky after a vote by the mayor and his inner circle rejected the team’s latest proposal for its lease of Shaw Park. Members of Mayor Brian Bowman’s executive policy committee pressed for more details on the team’s finances before voting four-three against the proposed lease…
What’s In A Name Change
WINNIPEG – Morden’s team in the South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League has changed its name to the Bombers. The new name has replaced the old one on all the club’s social media accounts after backlash against the use of indigenous names and caricatures to represent this and other teams. The NFL team in Washington and…
U of M Rejects Arbitration
WINNIPEG – The University of Manitoba has rejected an offer of contract arbitration from its faculty members. The university has offered a zero per cent pay increase for April of this year to March of next year which is in line with a mandate from the province in August. The faculty association had people honking…
Possible Exposures/Wednesday
WINNIPEG – Here are the latest possible exposures to COVID-19 in Winnipeg, as provided by provincial public health officials.
AIR1 Busts Gunmen
WINNIPEG – AIR1, the city’s police helicopter, had a busy weekend fighting crime. Early Saturday morning, officers in the chopper helped arrest two men after a fight and gunshots in the 600 block of Furby where a freshly fired gun was found hidden on the roof on a building. And then early Sunday morning, AIR1…
Lotto Max Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto Max winning numbers from Tuesday, October 20th. Good luck! The $34 million jackpot wasn’t won so Friday’s draw will be for $42 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC
Winter Is Here
WINNIPEG – Snow has arrived, about six centimetres, so get out that block heater extension cord and find that window scraper. The official first day of winter isn’t until December 21st but that doesn’t change this morning’s driving conditions. Environment Canada is forecasting flurries for the next couple of days. We can also expect colder…
St. Mary’s Goes Remote
WINNIPEG – A private school in Winnipeg has decided to send its senior students home to study, as COVID-19 case counts continue rising in the city. Administrators at St. Mary’s Academy have confirmed that students in grades 9 through 12 will begin learning remotely starting Monday, and say it’s the best decision for them right…