WINNIPEG, MB. – The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) has seen an increasing number of visitors come from across Canada and around the world in the last year. In 2016-17 over 60% came from outside of Winnipeg, the Museum announced at its Annual Public Meeting held in Vancouver. Growing recognition of the CMHR as…
Police Warn of Man Targeting Female Drivers
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg police warn of a man targeting woman drivers in the city. Winnipeg police is aware of a suspicious male driver who has been flagging over female drivers. Once the woman comes to a stop, the man approaches the vehicle and suggests that there is a mechanical problem with their vehicle which…
Manitoba Advocates for Open Markets
WINNIPEG, MB. – Premier Brian Pallister has reaffirmed Manitoba’s continued support for free trade and open markets, which follows the recent conclusion of the seventh round of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations in Mexico and the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership in Chile. “Manitoba has always been a…
Spring Flood Outlook
WINNIPEG, MB. – The flood outlook for Manitoba continues to remain low to moderate along the Red and Assiniboine Rivers and are forecasted to remain below flood prediction levels. Highlights of the outlook include: the risk of major flooding continues to be low for the Souris, Qu’Appelle and Pembina Rivers and their tributaries and within…
Manitoba Weather For The Week
WINNIPEG, MB – We are expecting colder temperatures and a little snow across Manitoba as the week progresses. Winnipeg will have mostly cloudy skies today and tomorrow with a high of plus two, Wednesday there is a 60% chance of snow and then the temperatures start dropping with a high of minus seven on Friday.…
Shopping Mall Fire in Siberia Kills 53
WORLD NEWS – Dozens have been killed after fire broke out in a shopping mall in the city of Kemerovo, Russia, about 3,600 kilometers east of Moscow, according to officials. Rosanna Philpott has more in this Reuters News Video report.
Passengers Behaviour Forces Vegas Bound Flight to Land in Winnipeg – 5 Arrested
WINNIPEG, MB – A flight on it’s way to Las Vegas was diverted to Winnipeg because some passengers were causing a disturbance. There are several reports that the plane was met by RCMP, who removed five men from the plane in handcuffs, officers from Canada Border Services Agency also assisted. It’s believed the five, who…
Man Uses Gun To Force Entry Into Brandon Home
BRANDON, MB – A man forced his way into a Brandon home threatening the residents with a hand gun. Brandon police said a 26-year old Brandon man forced his way into a home in the 100-Block of 14th Street and threatened the resident with a handgun. He left the home before police arrived, however was…
9 People Escape House Fire in St. Vital
WINNIPEG, MB – There was a house fire early this morning in St. Vital, nine people managed to get out of the home safely and a mayday had to be called for a firefighter. There are several reports that of the nine people five adults and two kids, were taken to the hospital in stable…
New Roundabout Planned for Oak Bluff
WINNIPEG, MB. – The intersection of PTH 2 and PTH 3 is set to undergo the construction of a roundabout this year. This should help manage the traffic of approximately 10,000 vehicles daily and eliminate the unsafe merging and crossings that are occurring due to long lines. Research shows roundabouts reduce fatal collisions by nearly…