WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has been penalized for taxes owing on his vacation home in Costa Rica. Pallister said he failed to update the evaluation of his property as required by Costa Rica law, which meant he didn’t pay a national tax on luxury homes. “The valuations were supposed to have been, in…
Done Deal for Churchill
CHURCHILL — A deal has been reached to sell and repair a broken rail line that is the only land link for the northern Manitoba town of Churchill. The community on Hudson Bay has been isolated since spring flooding in 2017 damaged the line and forced fuel and food to be flown in at skyrocketing…
Winning Lotto Max Numbers
WINNIPEG – There was no winning ticket sold for Friday night’s $34 million Lotto Max jackpot. That means the jackpot for the next draw on September 7th will grow to approximately $50 million, and two Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each will also be offered. Here’s the numbers from the August 31st draw: In the…
Two Pedestrians Struck by Vehicle at Crosswalk
Two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in the area of Keewatin Street and Santa Fe Drive on August 30 at about 9:25pm. The pedestrians were walking across the crosswalk when they were struck by the vehicle. The adult female was taken to hospital and is listed in critical condition. The adult male was initially…
Winnipeg Teen, 16, Responsible for 23 Different Liquor Mart Robberies Arrested
WINNIPEG – Police arrested a 16-year-old responsible for 23 different robberies at various Liquor Marts in the city. Police said on August 24th at approximately 4:00PM, four suspects went to a Manitoba Liquor Mart in the 2800 block of Pembina Highway, parking at the rear to avoid detection. One suspect, an adult male, remained with…
Manitoba Liberals Question Delays in Investigation into Portage Care Home
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba Liberals are questioning the Pallister Government’s investigation into allegations of abuse and neglect at the Lions Prairie Manor personal care home in Portage la Prairie. The Liberals would like to know why it took so long to complete the investigation and to begin to make changes. According to the Liberal Party,…
Manitoba Wants to Speed up Family Court
WINNIPEG — Manitoba is aiming to speed up family court so that divorces, child custody disputes and other matters don’t drag on for years. Chief Justice Glenn Joyal of Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench says coming changes are aimed at reducing not only the demands on court time, but also the toll taken on people…
New Tactical Equipment for Brandon Police
Brandon Police will soon be receiving more than $76,500 in tactical equipment in an effort to increase safety in high-risk situations. The equipment will be funded from Manitoba’s Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund. Funding will be used to purchase ballistic vests and helmets for members of the BPS tactical unit, ensuring they are better protected when…
Fourth Suspect in Shooting of RCMP Officer Captured
WINNIPEG – Manitoba RCMP have all four suspects wanted in connection with the shooting of an officer Wednesday night in custody. Police say the fourth suspect. a male, was captured at a house in Neepawa Thursday afternoon. The suspect allegedly fled the scene of the shooting in Onanole in a stolen pickup truck. The officer…
High-Risk Sex Offender Will Live in Winnipeg, Police Say “All Women Are at Risk “
WINNIPEG – Police are warning the public of a High-Risk sex offender planning to live in Winnipeg and is considered a high risk to re-offend in a sexual manner. In a release police said “All women are a risk of sexual violence.” Justin David Levasseur, (aka Jay Levasseur, Norman Levasseur, “J” and “J STAR”), 28…