OTTAWA — Canada’s ban on the main source of artificial trans fats is now in effect. The ban takes aim at partially hydrogenated oils, or PHOs, which are the main source of industrially produced trans fats in all food sold in the country. Rules coming into force today make it illegal for manufacturers to use…
Only One Store to Sell Cannabis on First Day in BC
VANCOUVER — On the morning of Oct. 17, British Columbians shouldn’t expect to wake up and see marijuana stores opening their doors. At least that’s the message from the province’s minister of public safety and solicitor general, Mike Farnworth. In a news release issued Sunday, Farnworth said the government’s first and only BC Cannabis Store…
Missing 16-Year-Old Brandon Girl Could be in Winnipeg
BRANDON – Police in Brandon are asking for help locating a 16-year-old girl, Kaitrianne Ironstand, who is believed to be in Winnipeg. Ironstand was reported missing from Brandon on Sunday September 9th of this year. She was last seen at 2:30 AM at her home, in the 300 block Louise Avenue. Ironstand is described as…
Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident
A 30 year-old man from Fisher River was killed on Friday evening (Sept 14) when he was struck by a vehicle on highway 224. The vehicle was driven by a 63 year-old woman from Fisher River who was heading northbound when she struck the man who was also walking in the northbound lane. She immediately…
UPDATE – Missing 6-Year-Old Autistic Girl Found
UPDATE @ 8:20 AM – Media in Saskatchewan are reporting that the Amber Alert issued late last night has been cancelled. The missing 6-year-old girl was found safe in the City of North Battleford. According to reports she was found just before 7:00 AM and is receiving medical attention now. WINNIPEG – An amber alert…
69-Year-Old Man Dies in Collision with Drunk Driver
TEULON – A 69-year-old man died in a two two-vehicle collision on Highway 17, approximately six kilometres west of Teulon, on Friday night. Police said the initial investigation has determined that an eastbound vehicle, being driven by a 27-year-old man from Inwood, hit the shoulder and overcorrected where it then collided with a westbound vehicle,…
One Man Dead & One in Hospital after Train Derails in Manitoba
WINNIPEG – One man is dead and another remains in hospital after a train derailed Saturday at the Minago River crossing in Manitoba. The derailment occurred on the east-west rail line, located approximately 12 kilometres west of the Highway 6 and Highway 39 Junction. Police said when the derailment was reported, they were told that…
Liberals Call for Squires to be Fired
Dougald Lamont, Manitoba Liberal Leader is calling for Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires to be fired. The liberals say that Minister Squires withheld information from the public in three different reports. The three different reports include: A study into lead contamination in the soil in St. Boniface that contradicted an earlier study. It was received…
Two Workers Freed From Train After Being Trapped for Hours
THOMPSON, Man. — Fire officials say two workers were extricated from a train that derailed south of Thompson, Man., on Saturday evening. Deputy Chief Selby Brown says the workers were trapped in the train for hours as first responders tried to free them. He says one of the people sustained serious injuries in the incident,…
James Bond’s Next Car? Aston Martin Swaps V12 for 800V
BUSINESS NEWS – Aston Martin, the car company synonymous with James Bond, has launched its first ever electric sports car, the Rapide E. Stuart McDill reports.