WINNIPEG – The republican National Convention continues. Last night, Melania Trump empathized with Black Lives Matter protesters while urging them to channel their energy into positive change. She defended her husband’s controversial style by saying, “whether you like it or not, you always know what he’s thinking.” President Trump, meantime, appeared on night two of…
Cops Seek Suspect
WINNIPEG – The Major Crimes Unit would like your help finding this man after an incident earlier this month. Officers were called on August 6th to the 100 block of Keewatin Street where a man had been stabbed outside a hotel but the suspect fled. A 57 year old man was taken to hospital with…
O’Toole Ready For Election
WINNIPEG – New Conservative leader Erin O’Toole says he’ll work with the Liberal minority government on COVID-19 but he’s also ready if there’s an election this fall. He wouldn’t say whether he’ll support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s throne speech on September 23rd when MP’s get back to work. If Canadians do go to the polls,…
Tornado Survivor’s Story
WINNIPEG – It’s been over two weeks since that killer tornado touched down near Virden and we’re hearing now from the man who survived the ordeal. James Blacksmith says he might not be alive, if not for a tree that fell on his vehicle just before the twister hit. He pulled under some pine trees…
Masks On Transit Petition
WINNIPEG – A petition, calling on the city to make face masks mandatory on Winnipeg Transit, is growing. Zach Fleisher, a former official at the Amalgamated Transit Union 1505, launched the online petition. He says he’s not taking the bus right now and he wants drivers and riders to feel safer when on a bus.…
Little Red Has Died
WINNIPEG – There’s some sad news from Assiniboine Park Zoo. Little Red, a baby Red Panda, has died. The cute little creature passed away on the weekend after battling pneumonia. The cub was being hand reared because mom Sachi didn’t show any maternal interest in her young. Condolences are being posted on the zoo’s Facebook…
Prairie Mountain Goes Orange
WINNIPEG – Prairie Mountain health region, including Brandon and Dauphin, is now orange or restricted under the province’s pandemic response system. Public gatherings are limited to 10 people and face masks must be worn in public places. This follows a bad weekend for new cases, 72 yesterday and 42 on Saturday, and then another 49…
$100M Safe School Fund
WINNIPEG – A special $100 million Safe Schools fund is being created by the province to ensure safe and healthy learning environments this fall. “This additional investment in our education system will support our Restoring Safe Schools plan to help ensure our schools remain a safe, familiar place for our students and staff,” said education…
O’Toole New Tory Boss
WINNIPEG – Federal Tories have picked their new leader. Erin O’Toole took 57 percent of the vote after three rounds of voting including widespread support among Manitoba delegates. Peter MacKay, seen as the establishment candidate, was ahead after the first ballot but ended up finishing second with 43 percent. O’Toole’s victory was delayed until early…
Tortoise Back Home
WINNIPEG – A 150 pound tortoise is home again, safe and sound, after escaping for 74 days. Soloman, an African Sulcata Tortoise, only traveled about an eighth of a mile from his enclosure in Ashland City, Tennessee. Owner Lynn Cole says a man and his son spotted Soloman grazing in a valley at a construction…