WINNIPEG – The province has given Manitobans a fiscal update and it’s not pretty. Finance Minister Scott Fielding says because of CoVid-19, the deficit could top $5 billion this year. The math is simple but pretty ugly. Provincial revenues are down $3 billion, while costs are up $2 billion. The price of personal protective equipment…
GETTING BACK AT IT
WINNIPEG – Today was the day CoVid-19 restrictions started to ease in Manitoba. While retail businesses and restaurant patios were allowed to get back at it, some didn’t. Those that did re-open didn’t see all their customers come back but they will over time. Some people are just being cautious. Here are the details of…
GOLDFISH GETS LIFE-JACKET
WINNIPEG – A man in Massachusetts has built his goldfish a life-jacket to keep it alive. The five year old fish developed a swim bladder disorder, causing him to float upside down. The condition didn’t improve after several months so the man came up with an ingenious solution, a custom floating device to keep his…
HAMMER ATTACKS
WINNIPEG – Two men were attacked with a hammer yesterday afternoon near the Millennium Library. Both were rushed to hospital with severe head injuries. Police flooded the downtown and a couple hours later located the suspect. 28 year old Eric Michael Robert Oksasikewiyin was arrested. He faces several charges. The victims remain in hospital in…
2 EARLY MORNING FIRES
WINNIPEG – A busy early morning began for firefighters on Provencher Boulevard just after 2:30 when they were called to a commercial building in the 100 block. No one was hurt but it looks like the cause was an electrical malfunction. No damage estimate yet. Then, shortly after that blaze was under control, just before…
LOTTO 6/49 WINNING NUMBERS
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Saturday, May 2nd. Good luck! In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official information of WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photo: WCLC
SENIORS ATTACKED IN HOME INVASIONS
WINNIPEG – City police are finally talking about some frightening home invasions at a downtown seniors’ apartment building. A 94 year old woman and 81 year old man were both assaulted. It happened back on March 21st when a man got into the secure building when someone was leaving. The woman was attacked and had…
MINNEDOSA ROCK FEST CANCELLED
WINNIPEG – Another annual summer festival won’t be taking place because of CoVid-19. The Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa classic rock fest has been cancelled. So as a result, bands like Loverboy, Our Lady Peace and Foghat will have to wait until next summer. Tickets and camping passes for the July 31st to August 2nd…
LOTTO MAX WINNING NUMBERS
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, May 1st. Good luck! In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official information of WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photo: WCLC
SKATEBOARDER GETS COVID-19 TICKET
WINNIPEG – City bylaw officers have handed out their first CoVid-19 ticket. It goes to a skateboarder who refused to leave a closed park last weekend. He was part of a group of skateboarders. And while the others left when the officers arrived, this guy refused. In fact, he even refused to give his ID.…