BOISSEVAIN, Man. — As the first yoga studio prepares to open in a small southwestern Manitoba community, a letter is being circulated warning of its anti−Christian values. The typed letter warns people in the community of about 1,500 not to do yoga, saying it is dangerous for Christians. The letter is anonymous, except for a…
Group Evaluating Manitoba Film & Video Production Tax Credit
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government has establish a working group to evaluate the Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit. This group will evaluate the effectiveness and the outcomes of the tax credit including factors such as return on investment. Members of the Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit working group include: Jeff Peeler…
BREAKING – Plane Forced to Land on Calgary Street
CALGARY — A small aircraft carrying six people has made an emergency landing on a Calgary street. Police say the twin−engine plane was coming in this morning from the south, heading for a landing at the Calgary airport, when the pilot radioed in that the aircraft was running low on fuel. Sgt. Duane Lepchuk, a…
Trudeau Government Says Agree to Anti-Abortion Stance, or No Money For Summer Jobs
OTTAWA — It was February 2017 when the first letter about anti−abortion groups and the Canada Summer Jobs program landed in Labour Minister Patty Hajdu’s office. The Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada wanted Hajdu to keep crisis pregnancy centres — which offer an anti−abortion spin on pregnancy counselling — from getting summer−jobs funding. Applications were…
First Nations Included in Public Health Information System
WINNIPEG, MB. – 63 First Nations will now have access to Manitoba’s public health information management system through a new information sharing agreement. The access will include comprehensive immunization records, vaccine monitoring and various other health-related information. Through the new agreement, Manitoba First Nations communities will have access to the provincial public health information management…
Cryptic Message Left by Toronto Van Attack Suspect
TORONTO – Suspect Alek Minassian, accused of plowing a rental van into pedestrians on a crowded Toronto sidewalk, left a ‘cryptic message’ on social media before his attack which may provide clues to a motive. Jillian Kitchener has more information on this Reuters News Video report.
$2,739 Fine For Driver of Speeding Motorcycle
WINNIPEG – Sunday evening RCMP stopped a 23-year-old man on a motorcycle who is now facing a $2,739 fine and more. Sunday 7:30 PM Apr 22 on Highway #59, officers caught the 23-year-old racing his motorcycle at 180 kmh in a 100 kmh zone. In addition to the ticket, the driver faces careless driving and…
17-Year-Old Selkirk Girl Missing Since Saturday
SELKIRK – RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 17-year-old girl. Sherrie Silken Garson, 17, was last seen April 21st at approximately 2:30 PM when she left her home for a walk. Garson is described as Indigenous, 5’8”, medium build, brown eyes, with dark brown shoulder length hair. She was last seen…
Three Men Facing Multiple Charges After Successful Police SPI Program
WINNIPEG – The Smart Policing Initiative or SPI for short, resulted in the arrests of three men, one from Ontario, with multiple drug related offences. SPI started in 2012 an intelligence-led, evidence-based policing program designed to increase the proactive policing potential through the use of data analysis, focused prevention and deterrence strategies. During their shifts…
Body Found on Road Side Being Treated as Homicide
WINNIPEG – RCMP report the body of a 37-year-old man found on the side of a road in Red Sucker Lake is being treated as a homicide. Monday at 10:00 am, the Island Lake RCMP responded to the call. The 37-year-old man had signs of trauma. Island Lake RCMP along with the Major Crime Unit…