Winnipeg, MB – The perfect remedy for a cold Manitoba day is to curl up with a good book, and this Saturday there are activities for the whole family at a Winnipeg library near you! On Saturday, February 2, the Winnipeg Public Library will be celebrating Take Your Child to the Library Day at branches…
Dangerous Cold Causes Some Some School Closures
WINNIPEG – The icy cold grip on Manitoba intensified overnight causing several schools and bus services to cancel Tuesday. Temperatures will remain dangerously cold, click here for the full forecast. All schools in the the following divisions are closed: The Pine Creek School Division are closed. The Rolling River School Division are closed. The Turtle…
Missing: 27 Year-Old Autumn McKay
WINNIPEG – 27 year-old Autumn McKay is missing in Winnipeg. She was last seen in the downtown area of Winnipeg on January 24 at 11:00pm. McKay is described as Indigenous, 5’2, slim build, with brown hair. The Winnipeg Police Service is concerned about McKay’s well-being and is asking anyone with any information regarding her whereabouts…
Mayor Bowman: Reflections on 2018 and Anticipations of 2019
MAYOR BRIAN BOWMAN – At the heart of any healthy democracy is an elected institution debating issues that matter to the citizens it represents, and 2018 was no different. As we look forward to a new year, it’s a good time to reflect on the many positive developments and challenges faced and overcome by our…
Man Sexually Assaults Wife Under Deportation Threat
WINDSOR, Ont. — A Windsor, Ont., man abused his wife’s precarious immigration status by continuously using the threat of deportation to pressure her to perform sex acts she would not otherwise have consented to, a judge ruled Friday. Ontario Superior Court Justice Paul Howard said that while he believed the man wielded this power on…
10 Passengers Taken to Hospital Before Take-Off
QUEBEC — A Florida−bound flight minutes from takeoff had to be evacuated Thursday and 10 passengers were taken to hospital after fumes from de−icing seeped into the cabin. Air Transat Flight 782 destined for Fort Lauderdale, Fla. from Quebec City was at the de−icing station shortly before 11 a.m. when passengers complained of feeling faint.…
Chicken Breast Nugget Recall due to Salmonella
OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall of Crisp & Delicious brand Chicken Breast Nuggets due to possible Salmonella contamination. The uncooked breaded chicken pieces were sold in 1.6 kg packages with a best before date of July 19, 2019 (upc code 0 69299 11703 5). They were distributed by Sofina…
Lotto 649 $100,000 Winner in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – No winning ticket was sold for the $24.3 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize was claimed by a ticket holder in Quebec AND A $100,000 winning ticket was sold in Winnipeg. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on January 30th will be approximately…
RCMP Searching for Stolen Guns
MANITOBA – RCMP in Fisher Branch are investigating the theft of firearms. Police say on January 22, 2019, around 9:20AM, they were notified of a break and enter in the RM of Fisher, which had occurred overnight. A garage located on the owner’s property was broken into and two rifles along with four shotguns were…
Red Tape Threatening the Next Generation of Farmers
CFIB – More farmers are concerned with the burden of red tape compared to 10 years ago (77 per cent in 2008, compared to 81 per cent in 2018) according to findings released today by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) during the 10th annual Red Tape Awareness Week. Confusing forms, bad customer service…