WINNIPEG — A Manitoba man found guilty of attempting to murder his former wife and two lawyers by sending them letter bombs has fired his own legal counsel and told court Wednesday that evidence was “implanted” and fabricated. Guido Amsel was arrested after three explosive packages were found in July 2015. Maria Mitousis, a lawyer…
Manitoba Has Huge Edible Cannabis Loophole
WINNIPEG — Canadians won’t be able to smoke or vape marijuana in most public places even after the federal government legalizes recreational use of the drug later this year. But, depending on where they live, they may be able to eat to their heart’s content. Manitoba is one province that has an edible cannabis loophole…
Three Raids in Thompson Yield Weapons, Drugs & Cash
THOMPSON – RCMP in Thompson execute three search warrants on Friday June 1st seizing weapons, drugs, and cash At a home located on Beaver Crescent, police seized approximately 57 grams of cocaine, a large sum of Canadian currency and various drug paraphernalia. A 38-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man, both from Thompson, at the home…
Police Officers Were Pepper Sprayed at Door
WINNIPEG – Two Winnipeg police officers responding to a call Tuesday night on Simcoe Street, were pepper sprayed. The officers arrived a the residence and identified themselves as police, a man opened the suite door slightly and discharged pepper spray at the 2 officers. Each was contaminated but able to pull back with minimal effects.…
Homicide Investigators Take Over Search for Missing Winnipeg Man
WINNIPEG – Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 59-year-old man last seen Monday in the Amber Trails area. Eduardo Balaquit is approximately 5’4″ in height, 155 lbs in weight and has a medium build. He is Asian in appearance and has black hair/brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black…
Two Arrested for Trafficking at Airport in St. Theresa Point First Nation
WINNIPEG – RCMP have arrested and charged a man and woman for trafficking after they both attempted to bring a large amount of methamphetamine trough the airport in St. Theresa Point First Nation. On June 3 First Nation Safety Officers went to the local airport after their investigation had determined a woman coming in on…
Wanted by Winnipeg Police
WINNIPEG – Many law enforcement agencies in Manitoba provide pictures and details of individuals that are wanted by police. The Manitoba Post brings you those details and photos of wanted people in our province on a weekly basis. Please share this story with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. Christopher Pitts Christopher Pitts is currently…
11,500 Unfilled Jobs in Manitoba
WINNIPEG – The rate of job vacancies maintained last quarter’s record high of 3 per cent, with about 407,000 private sector jobs remaining unfilled for at least four months, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Help Wanted report. The job vacancy rate, which is the proportion of unfilled jobs relative to all available…
TRAFFIC NOTE – William R. Clement Parkway & Sargent Ave Closed
WINNIPEG – There are a couple of street closures Winnipeg drivers should be aware of beginning Wednesday. First – The northbound and southbound directions on William R. Clement Parkway between Grant Avenue and Roblin Boulevard will be temporarily closed starting Wednesday at 7 p.m. until 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 7 for film production. Second…
Hailey Barker Arrested & Charged for The Murder of Her Mother
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police have arrested Hailey Barker, wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for second degree murder Tuesday. It’s the city’s 7th homicide. Hailey Summer Barker, 18-years-old, was arrested in Winnipeg and charged with Second Degree Murder in the death of her Mother, Christine Lynnette Barker on May 28th. Read the original story of the…