Canadians were quick to speak out against the attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand that left at least 49 people dead. Here is a selection of quotes: ——— “Canada condemns this attack, and will continue to work closely with New Zealand, our close partner and friend, and others to take action against violent…
Quebec City Mosque Shooter “Affected” by New Zealand Massacre
QUEBEC — The gunman who murdered six worshippers in a Quebec City mosque in 2017 is troubled his name is being associated with the mass killings at two New Zealand mosques that claimed at least 49 lives, his lawyers said Friday. Alexandre Bissonnette is “very affected” by the attacks on worshippers attending Friday prayers in…
Camping Reservations Staggered for Easier Booking
WINNIPEG – Camping season is coming, whether winter likes it or not and reservations are set to open next week. Booking your favourite campground should be easier this year with opening days for reservations staggered in three stages. To accommodate the expected high demand on the opening day of the parks reservation system, online and…
Winning Lotto Max Numbers for Friday, March 15
WINNIPEG. There was no winning ticket for last night’s Lotto Max draw. The good news is that the jackpot keeps growing. Next Friday’s March 22 Jackpot is estimated to be $36 million. Here are the winning numbers for Friday, March 15, 2019. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official information…
Accident on Perimeter Claims Life of 37 Year-Old Winnipeg Man
WINNIPEG – A two vehicle collision at the intersection of the Perimeter Highway and Waverley Street has claimed the life of a 37 year-old Winnipeg man. RCMP responded to the collision that occurred on March 15 at 8:55 am. They determined that a car, being driven by the 37-year-old man from Winnipeg, was heading westbound…
Island Lake RCMP Seize Drugs
ISLAND LAKE – A 26 year-old man from Sandy Bay First Nation has been charged with trafficking illegal drugs into the Island Lake region. Lawrence Ashley McIvor was arrested when he arrived on a commercial flight from Winnipeg to Island Lake. When he was searched RCMP found 140 grams of cocaine and 100 Percocet pills.…
QuickFacts: Boeing 737 Max 8 Ban in Canada
MONTREAL — Facts and figures about the Boeing 737 Max 8 ban and how it affects Canadian passengers and airlines. − Passengers affected daily: About 12,000 (between 9,000 and 12,000 Air Canada passengers, and 1,400 WestJet passengers) − Number of Max 8s operated by Air Canada: 24 − Number of Max 8s operated by WestJet:…
56 Year -Old Man Attacks 4 People in Bus Shelter
WINNIPEG – A 56 year old Winnipeg man has been charged with assault after attacking four people at a bus shelter. The incident happened on March 13 at 7:20 pm. in a bus shelter at the intersection of Graham Avenue and Fort Street. The man attacked two women, punching one and shoving the other. Two…
Nearly 100 Rural Vendors Waiting to Sell Cannabis
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says nearly 100 organizations have pre−qualified for the expansion of retail cannabis sales. While it’s not known how many will be approved, the government is opening the door to new stores that it hopes will eat into the black market. “Our goal remains for 90 per cent of the population…
MISSING: 25 Year-Old James Luna
WINNIPEG – 25 year-old James Luna is missing. He was last seen in River Park South in the early morning of March 12. LUNA is driving a 2014 black 4-door Hyundai Santa Fe, sport utility vehicle with licence #JBJ 172. (NOTE: The image of the vehicle is a stock photo only and is not exactly…