WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister appeared to marvel on social media in recent days at Winnipeg’s wintry weather, but in reality he was at his vacation home in tropical Costa Rica, his office has confirmed. Pallister’s Twitter and Instagram accounts put up a few pictures last Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, as daytime temperatures hovered…
Amazon Rethinks its NY Headquarters
Amazon is reconsidering locating part of its new headquarters in New York because of local opposition, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing two people familiar with the retailer’s thinking. Jane Lanhee Lee reports in this Reuter’s News story. Source: Amazon rethinks NY HQ over opposition -W.Post by ReutersNews
Pembina Highway Closure for Long Weekend
WINNIPEG – Pembina Highway will be completely closed for the February Long Weekend. From 8:00 pm on Friday, February 15 to 4:00 am on Tuesday, February 19, Pembina Highway between Jubilee and Stafford will be closed both Northbound and Southbound. The closure will facilitate the installation of girders for the new Transitway over the Pembina…
Lotto 649 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – The $5 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 649 draw was won by a ticket holder in British Columbia, while the draw’s guaranteed $1 million prize was claimed by a ticket holder in the Prairies. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Feb. 13 will again be approximately $5 million. Here…
On-Farm Beef Verification Program Gets Government Funding
MANITOBA – The Manitoba Beef Producers will receive $350,000 over the next five years to help deliver the Verified Beef Production Plus program. The investment is intended to help meet consumer demands while maintaining confidence in Canada’s world-class production standards. The program will offer resources and training to help producers meet marketplace and societal expectations.…
$72,000 Lotto Max Winner in Manitoba
WINNIPEG – There was no winning ticket for Friday night’s Lotto Max Jackpot of $10 Million. One lucky Manitoban did win over $72,000. The jackpot for Friday February 15 is approximately $15 million. Here are the winning numbers for Friday February 8. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official information…
First Degree Murder Charges in Domestic Dispute
WINNIPEG – A man previously charged with manslaughter in the death of Eunjee Kim on January 9 has had his charges upgraded to First Degree Murder. Juhyun Park was arrested on January 9 after 41-year-old Kim died as a result of a domestic dispute. She was discovered unconscious at her home and taken to hospital…
Two Men Kill Each Other with Simultaneous Gunshots at Johnny G’s
WINNIPEG – The two men who died as a result of a gunfight on February 6 at Johnny G’s Restaurant have been identified. The investigation into the shooting concluded that the two men died as a result of simultaneous gunshots to each other. Both handguns have been retrieved. One employee of the restaurant was taken…
Residential Street Plowing Begins Sunday
WINNIPEG – Residential streets will get some much needed snow-clearing starting on Sunday night. Starting at 7pm the Residential Parking Ban will be in effect. Check what zone you are in to ensure that your vehicle doesn’t get towed. RESIDENTIAL PARKING BAN SCHEDULE Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday, February…
Red River College and Indspire Announce $1 Million in Bursaries to Advance Indigenous Achievement
Winnipeg, MB – Today, Red River College (RRC) and Indspire announced a commitment to double the funding for the Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards. This renewed investment will support Red River College’s continued efforts to create more pathways to education for aspiring Indigenous students. Today’s announcement builds on RRC’s commitment to advance Indigenous…