WINNIPEG – Zebra mussels have turned up in a body of water north of Lake Winnipeg. The province says they’ve been found in Sipiwesk Lake which is part of the Nelson River where this invasive species was first detected almost a year ago. Boat owners are reminded to check for zebra mussels to try and…
$1,123 Speeding Ticket
WINNIPEG – RCMP have handed out another whopper of a speeding ticket for $1,123. This one goes to a 22 year old BC man who was going 192 kilometres an hour in a 110 zone. He was busted on the Trans-Canada Highway near Portage la Prairie. The officers who pulled him over say it was…
Deadly Motorcycle Crash
WINNIPEG – At about 3:45 this morning, emergency crews were called to Salter and Jefferson for a motor vehicle accident. Once there, they found the driver of a motorcycle in critical condition. He died later in hospital. Police are investigating.
Home Sales Recovering
WINNIPEG – Home sales in the city were solid last month, 24 per cent higher than last June. Winnipeg Realtors says while sales slipped early in the pandemic, they’re now bouncing back nicely. In fact, the first half of the year is within one per cent of the five year average. However, while sales are…
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Wednesday, July 8th. There’s no winner of the big prize of $6 million so the jackpot grows to $8 million on Saturday. However, there was a $100,000 Extra winner in Manitoba. Good luck checking your tickets! In the event of any discrepancy between this information…
Growth Fees Go Back
WINNIPEG – The city’s latest loss in court involves impact fees that have been collected since 2017. The judge in the case involving the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association has ordered the $30 million dollars be returned with interest. City hall is considering its next move but could appeal the decision. These impact or growth fees…
Mandatory Masks At Brandon Airport
WINNIPEG – The city of Brandon says face masks will be mandatory at the airport there starting Friday. Officials say it became necessary because of the growing number of people attending the terminal for WestJet’s summer flight schedule. This is in addition to Transport Canada’s requirement for people to wear a mask on planes and…
Arrest In Murder #21
WINNIPEG – Police have arrested in suspect in the city’s latest murder, the 21st of the year. 34 year old Charles Wilfred Thompson is accused of second degree murder. 44 year old Adam Douglas Monkman was found dead after being assaulted Monday night in the 400 block of Maryland.
Eating Disorders Get More Money
WINNIPEG – The province is investing $1.1 million to expand eating disorder programs at Health Sciences Centre. It’s also creating a safe nutrition clinic for people living with eating disorders. “Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge-eating are the number one cause of death among all mental illnesses,” said health minister Cameron Friesen.…
Pallister Breaks CoVid-19 Rule
WINNIPEG – Manitoba premier Brian Pallister has failed to wear a face mask at Toronto’s airport on his way home from a business trip. Masks have been mandatory at all times at Pearson International for over a month. Photos showed up on social media of Pallister talking to federal Tory leader Andrew Scheer who also…