EDMONTON — Alberta Opposition Leader Jason Kenney is being criticized for a personal attack on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who he called empty and clueless. Kenney — who has said he wants to bring civility back to politics — made the comments in a Calgary Sun column detailing his frustration with how Ottawa is handling…
Two Arrested for Three Separate Delivery Driver Robberies
WINNIPEG – Police have charged a man and woman believed to be responsible for three separate robberies and two assaults of delivery drivers in Winnipeg over the last week. The first incident was on May 10th when a food delivery driver was stabbed. The driver, an adult male, was making a delivery when he was…
Expert Says Safe Injections Sites Are Needed in Manitoba
WINNIPEG — One of the country’s leading experts says Manitoba needs the political will to bring in safe injection sites. Dr. M.J. Milloy says multiple studies have shown safe consumption sites prevent overdoses, stop the spread of HIV and hepatitis C, and increase public safety by reducing the number of needles on the street. The…
Construction on McPhillips Until November
WINNIPEG – Construction season is upon us and The City said the north and southbound directions on McPhillips Street between Logan Avenue and Jarvis Avenue will remain one lane only in each direction until construction is completed in November. Drivers could use alternate routes such as Keewatin Street, Arlington Street, or the Slaw Rebchuk Bridge.…
Manitoba Criminal Code Review Board Appoints New Chairperson
WINNIPEG – Several people and a new chairperson have been appointed by Manitoba Justice to the Manitoba Criminal Code Review Board (CCRB). Michael Mercury, QC, from Winnipeg, is appointed as chair of the CCRB. He is a retired partner from former firm Aikins, MacAulay and Thorvaldson, now MLT Aikins, and practised general law, civil litigation,…
Province Lifts Alcohol Ban in Campgrounds for May Long Weekend
WINNIPEG – The Government has lifted the annual liquor ban in provincial campgrounds for this May long weekend. Minister Rochelle Squires said, “We know Manitobans love to get out and enjoy the great outdoors whenever possible, so we want to make this change and allow adults the opportunity to responsibly enjoy their experience at our…
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Metis Taking Province to Court Over Hydro Spat
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Metis Federation says it is taking the province to court in a dispute over planned hydro projects. Metis federation president David Chartrand met today with Minister of Crown Services Cliff Cullen and Manitoba Hydro to discuss a deal between the federation and Manitoba Hydro. In March, Premier Brian Pallister quashed a…
RCMP Seized 2 Motorcycles, One Doing 202 km/h & The Other For Careless Driving
WINNIPEG – Last Friday night RCMP in Steinbach impound two motorcycles they caught travelling at 202 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone on Highway 52 between La Broquerie and Steinbach in the RM of La Broquerie. Mounties fined a 21-year-old man from Steinbach $1385. He was also issued a Serious Offence Notice, and had his…
Man Facing Jail Time in Cuba Suing Sunwing
MONTREAL — A Quebec man facing four years in a Cuban jail after a boating accident killed a fellow Canadian tourist last July is suing travel company Sunwing for damages. Lawyers representing Toufik Benhamiche of Mascouche filed the application last week, seeking more than $340,000 for himself and his wife. The Quebec man was driving…