WINNIPEG – While protesting, rioting and looting continues in many cities across America, officials here are reacting to the killing in Minneapolis that started it all. Mayor Brian Bowman says watching the George Floyd video made him really angry. He also talked about racism in our city. Police chief Danny Smyth says he was sickened…
PAYMENT DETAILS FOR FRONTLINE WORKERS
WINNIPEG – The provincial government has announced more details of the recently announced payment to frontline workers. After consulting with stakeholders, Premier Brian Pallister has spelled out how the $120 million Manitoba Risk Recognition Program will be distributed. He figures the average worker will get about $1,000 but it’s hard to say for sure. “I…
WILDFIRE BURNS NEAR HECLA
WINNIPEG – Dozens of people have been evacuated near Beaver Creek Provincial Park because of a wildfire. A handful of cottages have been damaged and sprinklers are protecting others. The Beaver Creek Bible Camp is also in immediate danger. No one has been hurt. The Manitoba Wildfire Service, with the help of area fire departments,…
MGEU ACCEPTS UNPAID DAYS OFF
WINNIPEG – Manitoba government workers have said yes to five unpaid days off this fiscal year. In exchange, the province has promised no layoffs during the same period of time and an arbitration panel will be appointed in their contract dispute. There hasn’t been a contract since last March. The days off with no pay…
RCMP DRONE CAPTURES ESCAPEES
WINNIPEG – Six young offenders are back in custody after escaping from a detention facility. They escaped Friday night from Agassiz Youth Centre in Portage La Prairie. One young man was apprehended before getting outside the fence. The other five climbed under the fence but with the help of an aerial drone and RCMP K9…
NEW EQUIPMENT USED ON GRASS FIRE
WINNIPEG – Firefighters battled a grass fire last night near Fermor Avenue and Plessis Road. Grass littered with railway debris burned for a couple hours. New wildland fire apparatus was used to bring the flames under control and protect nearby businesses and structures. No one was hurt. It’s believed the blaze was started by a…
DAY 1 OF PHASE 2
WINNIPEG – CoVid-19 restrictions ease again today, as phase two of the plan to re-open Manitoba begins. Starting today, you can dine indoors at a restaurant or have a drink at a bar. You can also go for a workout at your gym or get a tattoo. Below is a partial list of what’s allowed…
WINNIPEG REACTS
WINNIPEG – Protests continue around the world after the police killing of a black man in Minneapolis. A cop held his knee to George Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes, even after he said he couldn’t breathe and then stopped moving. There’s also been some rioting and looting in cities across America, as anger over…
#CharleswoodBear
WINNIPEG – Police and conservation officers spent a long day yesterday monitoring and tracking a black bear in Charleswood. Posts on social media dubbed him #CharlieTheBear. This Twitter photo was taken and posted by @walsht when the bear, likely two or three years old, climbed up a tree in the 600 block of Pepperloaf Crescent…
LOTTO 6/49 WINNING NUMBERS
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Saturday, May 30th. Good luck! In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official information of WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photo: WCLC