WINNIPEG – Councillor Kevin Klein is calling for body-worn police cameras. He’ll make a motion at Assiniboia Community Committee today asking for funding so all general patrol officers can have cameras on their bodies next year. “The use of body-worn cameras will support the Winnipeg Police Service’s ongoing efforts to create a safe, transparent and…
Another Hate Arrest In Brandon
WINNIPEG – Acting on an anonymous tip, Brandon police say they have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the stabbing of a black man last Thursday night at a downtown skateboard park. 60 year old Annie Huntinghawk was picked up at a business shortly after noon yesterday. She’s charged with assault and public incitement…
COVID Closes Ikea Again
WINNIPEG – Ikea has closed its local store again after another worker contracted COVID-19. It’s the second time this has happened in less than two weeks. The company’s statement on its website is as follows… Important Notice – Temporary Closure of IKEA Winnipeg On September 7th, 2020, IKEA Canada learned that a co-worker at IKEA…
Kiss Goes With These Guys
WINNIPEG – A local radio station has decided on a Toronto duo for its new morning show. The Roz & Mocha Show which also airs in Toronto started at 6 a.m. this morning on Kiss 102.3 by interviewing mayor Brian Bowman who welcomed them to Winnipeg radio. Welcome! @JohnRush32 of your @wpgbluebomberscfl is excited for…
COVID At Law Courts
WINNIPEG – Face masks are now mandatory at the Law Courts after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The worker who didn’t interact with the public is in isolation, as are their close contacts. The building has undergone an enhanced cleaning.
School Bus Drivers On Strike
WINNIPEG – Bus drivers in the Winnipeg School Division have followed through on their threat to strike. Almost 100 of them walked off the job this morning. UFCW Local 832 says picket lines will go up tomorrow. Negotiations broke off a couple weeks ago. The drivers who want more money have been without a contract…
Back To School
WINNIPEG – It’s back to school today but it’s like no other first day of class. COVID-19 has everyone involved on edge this year. Many parents will be transporting their kids to school themselves and some families have decided to stick with remote learning. If a child does take a bus, wearing a mask is…
Welcome To Fall
WINNIPEG – A cold front yesterday brought with it a much cooler air mass. While the very strong northwesterly wind has subsided, a cool northerly wind will continue to blow today. Wind gusts at the airport yesterday reached 87 kilometres an hour. Victoria Beach saw the strongest wind gust at 102. Some areas are expected…
3rd Hate Arrest In Brandon
WINNIPEG – Police in Brandon have arrested a third person in connection with the stabbing of a black man at a city skateboard park Thursday night. The 21 year old woman was picked up by officers in the area of the incident last night. She also faces assault and public incitement of hatred charges. Cops…
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Saturday, September 5th. Good luck! The $11 million jackpot wasn’t won so Wednesday’s draw will be for $14 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC