WINNIPEG – A nine panel display about the Assiniboia Residential School opened Monday at the Millennium Library. The display is designed to provide residents an opportunity to learn about a local Residential School, with a goal of renewed perspectives and understandings to strengthen relationships with Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the community. “Learning about a…
Pop-Up Toilets in Downtown Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – When you have to go, you have to go, even if it’s in Downtown Winnipeg. Downtown Winnipeg BIZ understands the need to go and is working with partner, Siloam Mission, in taking action to help. Introducing pop-up toilets in Downtown Winnipeg that are free to use and available to everyone. The pilot project…
3-Years for Teen Who Helped in Fatal Beating of Serena McKay
WINNIPEG — A teenager who helped attack a young Manitoba woman and shared the footage of her bloody death has been sentenced to just over three years in jail. Judge Rocky Pollack told Winnipeg court the jail sentence of 40 months will be followed by almost two years of community supervision. The teen will get…
New Update Apple Focuses on Speed
TECHNOLOGY NEWS – Apple unveiled software upgrades that would let older iPhones run faster, helps users manage how much time they spend with their devices, and make make it difficult for advertisers to track users of Apple devices. Fred Katayama has more information in this Reuters News video report.
Manitoba Metis Files Legal Action Against Province
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Metis Federation has filed legal action against the provincial government over hydroelectric development. The federation is applying for a judicial review of the government’s decision to quash an agreement reached last year between the Metis and Manitoba Hydro. The deal would have seen the federation get $67 million in exchange for…
38 Dead as Guatemala Volcano Erupts
WORLD NEWS – Officials say the death toll in villages around the Fuego volcano in Guatemala is likely to rise, with more lava and ash being ejected on Monday, a day after eruptions began. Nathan Frandino has more information in this Reuters News video report.
Parts of Cumberland Avenue Closed Until End of July
WINNIPEG – Drivers take note, southbound Cumberland Avenue between Hargrave Street and Donald Street will be closed starting Monday. The road is closed for construction which starts at 7:00 AM on Monday and will remain closed until Friday, July 27th. The City says pedestrian access will be maintained. For regular updates on City of Winnipeg…
Motorcyclist Dies in Collision, Driver & Passenger Flee the Scene
WINNIPEG – Police are asking for help locating the driver and passenger of a van that struck and killed a motorcyclist on Portage Avenue Saturday afternoon. The accident occurred at the intersection of Portage Avenue and Home Street just after 2:00 PM. It forced the closure of Portage Avenue for a few hours. Police said…
Court Orders Human Rights Hearing Over School Not Allowing Prayer
CALGARY — A complaint by two Muslim students who were not allowed to pray at a non−denominational private school in Calgary is headed back to the Alberta Human Rights Commission. The Court of Appeal of Alberta says the original decision five years ago by a commission tribunal included a number of errors. The court also…
Registered Nurses now Regulated Under the Regulated Health Professions Act
WINNIPEG – The registered nursing profession is now under the umbrella of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) which sets out the rules and processes for governance, registration, complaints and regulation and bylaw making authority. The RHPA sets out a new way of regulating who does what in the provision of health services by designating…