Winnipeg – In the lead up to World AIDS Day on December 1, Manitoba Liberal Leader and MLA for St. Boniface Dougald Lamont says Manitoba needs to join Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia in covering the cost of the highly effective HIV treatment medication known as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and should make testing for HIV…
Small Business Owners Plan to Exit Their Business Within the Next 10 Years
MANITOBA – Over $1.5 trillion in business assets will be in play over the next decade, as 76 per cent of Manitoba small business owners (72 per cent nationally) intend to exit their business, according to a new survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “Successful business sales or transfers can save or…
Winnipeg Radio Ratings
WINNIPEG – The radio ratings are out and CBC holds on to the top spot once again with CJOB and QX 104 rounding out the top three stations. CBC Radio — 14.4 (14.2) 680 CJOB — 11 (10.9) QX 104 — 10.1 (10.3) Virgin 103 — 7.1 (5.5) Kiss 102.3 — 5.4 (4.3) 99.9 BOB…
Thelma Krull’s Remains Found By Hunter
WINNIPEG – The investigation into the disappearance of Thelma Krull has now reached a tragic conclusion. On October 27th a hunter found human remains in the municipality of Tache. Steinbach RCMP, RCMP Forensic Services and Major Crimes investigated and the remains have now been positively identified as Thelma Krull. Thelma was last seen July 11,…
Suspect Arrested for Multiple Robberies
WINNIPEG – Police arrest a man suspected of robbing several businesses. On November 28th police were investigating an unrelated incident at about 4:30 am. on Redwood Avenue. While there, they discovered a man with an outstanding warrant and learned that he was a suspect in a number of robberies. The first robbery took place on…
Use Caution Around Snowplows
MANITOBA – It’s time to start thinking about winter driving again. The snow is here and motorists are reminded to use caution when passing snowplows. The province has about 300 truck-plows, de-icing equipment and motor graders. All equipment has flashing blue warning lights and drivers should stay well back of all equipment. Manitobans should not…
Lotto 649 Winning Number
WINNIPEG – The $19.8 Million Jackpot was won last night by a ticket in British Columbia. The next draw is the $60 Million LottoMax Draw on Friday November 30, 2018. Here are the winning numbers for Wednesday November 28th. PHOTO OF WINNING NUMBERS WCLC.COM
61 Year-Old Man Victim of Carjacking
WINNIPEG – A 61 year-old man was yanked from his car and had it stolen on Beverley Street on November 27th. At about 10:50 pm. a man was carjacked as he was driving on Beverley Street near Ellice Avenue. A group of people stopped his vehicle and demanded that he get out. When he refused…
53 Year-Old Woman Killed in Domestic Dispute
WINNIPEG – A 53 year-old woman has died after a domestic dispute in the West end. On November 21st at 7:10 am., a woman was reported injured in the 3000 block of Portage Avenue. She was transported to the hospital with critical injuries and was not expected to live. Several people who lived at the…
Paramedics Have New Tool To Deal With Meth Users
MANITOBA – Paramedics will soon have a new tool to help them treat patients on Methamphetamine. Olanzapine is an anti-psychotic medication that helps lessen the severity of symptoms such as agitation for meth users. Manitoba is the first jurisdiction in Canada to sanction the use of Olanzapine to paramedics. The medication is an oral disintegrating…