WINNIPEG – Police were called to the 800 block of Aberdeen Avenue last night for a report of shots fired. When they arrived just before seven o’clock, they found a man who had been shot. He was rushed to hospital where he remains in grave condition. Officers are looking for the shooter and if you…
Pot Court Case
WINNIPEG – A local man is challenging the province’s ban on growing your own pot. Federal laws allow Canadians to grow some plants at home but it’s not allowed here in Manitoba. Jessie Lavoie has filed a constitutional challenge and hopes to be in court as soon as next month. He says it’s not fair…
South Perimeter Design Study
WINNIPEG – The province has released its South Perimeter Design Study. “Our government’s first priority is the safety of Manitobans on our roads and we want to make the South Perimeter safer and easier to travel for the approximately 30,000 vehicles that drive it every day,” said Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler. “We’ve set out to…
Sports Protesting Racism
WINNIPEG – Much of sports is protesting the police shooting of an unarmed black man in Wisconsin on the weekend. It all began yesterday when the Milwaukee Bucks decided to skip their playoff game against the Orlando Magic to stand up against violence by cops and systemic racism. Games in the NHL weren’t postponed and…
Nygard Protest Held
WINNIPEG – About 50 people showed up last night for the #TimesUpNygard protest outside Peter Nygard’s flagship store on Notre Dame Avenue.. Rally organizers say it was time to stand up against sexual violence and misogyny. The demonstration comes as there’s a stay of proceedings in a class action lawsuit by 57 women against Nygard.…
Mandatory Masks @ U Of M
WINNIPEG – Face masks are now mandatory at the University of Manitoba. Masks must be worn in all indoor common areas on campus. Masks aren’t required in individual offices and they can be removed in classrooms as long an social distancing is happening. The U of M says it’ll give all students, faculty and staff…
Patio Program Extended
WINNIPEG – The city is extending its temporary patio program. These patios were permitted in May so restaurants could reopen with outdoor dining. The program will continue until October 13th. 62 temporary patios have been registered at city hall.
Transcona Meth Lab Busted
WINNIPEG – The Drug Enforcement Unit has shut down a methamphetamine lab at a home in the Kildare-Redonda neighbourhood. Officers raided the house and found a setup to produce meth using what’s called the one pot method, an extremely dangerous process that can cause explisove chemical reactions. 36 year old Darrell Allen Simard and 34…
Pallister Ups Wage Subsidy
WINNIPEG – The province is enhancing its back to work program to support more businesses in bringing back their employees. “The Back to Work Manitoba Initiative is a key component as we continue to reopen our communities and safely restart our recovery,” said Premier Brian Pallister. “Nearly 40,000 Manitobans are looking to get back to…
School Divisions Adding Buses & Drivers
WINNIPEG – Manitoba school divisions are preparing for September 8th in many ways including how to physically get kids back to school. Most divisions are acquiring more buses and hiring new drivers. For example, in Louis Riel, they’re adding 25 buses to the fleet. However, divisions are also asking parents to help out by driving…