“Superman” actress Margot Kidder, born in Yellowknife, N.W.T., has died at age 69, a Montana funeral home confirms. More to come. The Canadian Press
Employment Program Announced for Recipients with Mental Health Concerns
WINNIPEG – A new employment-focused program for employment and income-assistance recipients with mental health concerns was announced during CMHA’s open house to mark Mental Health Week. The Manitoba government will be working with the Canadian Mental Health Association to develop the program. “Barriers to employment can negatively impact a person’s mental wellness and result in…
High School Athlete Dies From Head Injury Sustained During Rugby Game
MONTAGUE, P.E.I. — A P.E.I. high school senior has died after sustaining brain injuries during a rugby tournament. Montague Regional High School has confirmed the death of student Brodie McCarthy from a brain injury sustained during a rugby game. The school’s website confirms that McCarthy did not register any brain activity after surgery to try…
Province Forms Committee to Celebrate Manitoba’s 150th in 2020
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba Government announced they have created a special committee to tasked with planning celebrations to coincide with Manitoba’s 150th anniversary in 2020. In a release, Minister Cox said, “We’ve gathered a great group of local experts together and we want to hear from people across the province who have ideas for events,…
Top 5 Trending News Stories Over the Last 24 Hours
Top 5 Trending News Stories over the 24 hours. 3-Year-Old Boy Drowned at Nopiming Provincial Park. Lac du Bonnet RCMP responded to Nopiming Provincial Park at 11:30AM Saturday. When officers arrived at Tulabi Falls Campground within the park, Emergency Personnel were providing assistance to a three-year-old boy. The child was later pronounced dead. A Body…
Feds Increase Inspection of Foreign Worker Job Sites
OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government, chastised last year in an auditor’s report that found a lack of oversight of Canada’s controversial temporary foreign workers program, is stepping up employer inspections and naming and shaming those caught breaking the rules. Since the start of the year, roughly 1,600 employers have been flagged as “high−risk employers”…
Legislation Streamlines Bargaining Units Within Health Care
WINNIPEG – With dozens of of labour contracts operating under different rules, new legislation will protect the sustainability of health care services by simplifying labour negotiations within Manitoba’s health system. It is expected to create a more fair environment for employees who are currently doing similar jobs but operating under different terms of employment. The…
Body Pulled From Red River
WINNIPEG – There are a number of reports that a body was found in the Red River Saturday night. Police are investigating after a body was found in the Red River. Early Saturday evening police were near Main Street and the north Perimeter Highway for what many claim was a report that a body was…
3-Year-Old Child Drowns at Tulabi Falls Campground
LAC DU BONNET – A 3-year-old boy from Winnipeg drowned Saturday at Nopiming Provincial Park. Lac du Bonnet RCMP responded to Nopiming Provincial Park at 11:30AM Saturday. When officers arrived at Tulabi Falls Campground within the park, Emergency Personnel were providing assistance to a three-year-old boy. The child was later pronounced dead. In a release…
Brandon Man Stabbed in The Neck
BRANDON – Friday night around 11:00PM a man in his mid-30’s was stabbed in the neck on Rosser Avenue. Police said the stabbing occurred following an altercation in the in 900 Block of Rosser Avenue. The suspect, a 32-year old woman from Brandon was arrested a short time later near the scene. The man was…