WINNIPEG – The union at the Maple Leaf pork processing plant in Brandon is calling for a halt to production after three more cases of COVID-19. UFCW Local 832 says the plant should shut down until at least next Monday so outstanding test results can come in. The three new cases of coronavirus, involving non-production…
CMHR Found To Be Racist
WINNIPEG – An external review has confirmed there’s systemic and pervasive racism at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The 72 page report says employees also dealt with sexism and homophobia. Interim CEO Pauline Rafferty has apologized and says they’ll get to work right away on many of the document’s 44 recommendations. It all began…
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Wednesday, August 5th. Good luck! The $8 million jackpot wasn’t won so Saturday’s draw will be for $11 million. However, there was a $1 million winner in Manitoba so get checking your tickets. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC,…
Sex Assault On Furby
WINNIPEG – A woman has been sexually assaulted in her apartment on Furby Street. It happened yesterday morning about 6:30 in the 300 block of Furby. The woman was alone in her suite when a male suspect broke in through an unlocked fire escape door. She was attacked but managed to fight him off off…
Murder #26
WINNIPEG – That serious incident yesterday morning on Selkirk Avenue has become the city’s 26th murder of the year. Officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 400 block of Selkirk where they found a male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to hospital in critical condition where…
Ethan Boyer Way
WINNIPEG – Infrastructure minister Ron Schuler has announced the start of construction on a new service road that’ll link Waverley Street to Brady Road. “Our government committed to addressing the significant safety concerns at Brady Road and the South Perimeter Highway,” said Schuler. “The new service road will greatly improve traffic safety and flow for…
Lotto Max Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto Max winning numbers from Tuesday, August 4th. Good luck checking your tickets! The $26 million jackpot was won in Quebec so Friday’s draw will be for $10 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC
Murder #25 Is Baby
WINNIPEG – The city’s 25th murder victim of the year is a three month old baby. Police says their only suspect is also dead. Officers with the Child Abuse Unit got a tip last Tuesday. The infant was rushed to hospital but later died. The suspect was found dead three days later at a house…
Deadly ATV Accidents
WINNIPEG – There were three ATV accidents on the weekend, two of them fatal. On Saturday evening, a four seat all-terrain vehicle rolled over at St. Mary’s Road and the Floodway. Three male youths were taken to hospital. One died while the other two were treated and released. An 18 year old man was killed…
Bear Mace In Brandon
WINNIPEG – Brandon police are reporting a couple incidents involving bear mace. Early this morning, just after midnight, cops responded to several individuals causing a disturbance when they found two young people in possession of bear mace. The 16 year old and 17 year old were arrested and released to their parents. Last Friday, a…