BRANDON, MB – Brandon Police arrested a 27 year old man in connection to a car-jacking at gunpoint that took place March 14th the city. Police arrested the man as he left his home in the 200 Block of 24th Street for Robbery with a Weapon, Assault with a Weapon, Pointing a Firearm, Unauthorized Possession…
Distracted Driving Gets Bigger Penalties
WINNIPEG, MB. – Stricter penalties are being introduced to confront the deadly issue of distracted driving. “Many drivers fail to understand the danger associated with distracted driving,” said Minister Schuler. “In Manitoba, using a hand-operated electronic device, such as a cellphone, while driving is illegal. Despite this, there has been an unprecedented four-fold increase in…
North Centennial Recreation & Leisure Facility Renamed
WINNIPEG, MB – A ceremony was held to honour Sergeant Thomas George “Tommy” Prince, Canada’s most decorated Indigenous Veteran. The ceremony was held to officially rename the North Centennial Recreation and Leisure Facility to Sergeant Tommy Prince Place. “Sergeant Tommy Prince is a national and international icon of courage,” said Point Douglas Councillor Mike Pagtakhan.…
Manitoba Hydro Board Members Quit, Except One
WINNIPEG, MB – Members of the Manitoba Hydro Board resigned today with the exception of Conservative MLA Cliff Graydon. According to several reports, Chair Sanford Riley said the board had learned the government would be removing him as chair and that government had lost confidence in the board. “For over a year we have attempted…
Wanted by Police in Winnipeg & Brandon
WINNIPEG, MB – Many law enforcement agencies in Manitoba provide pictures and details of individuals that are wanted by police. The Manitoba Post brings you those details and photos of wanted people in our province on a weekly basis. Please share this story with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. Brandon Levi Choken In June…
Sink Hole Causing Traffic Issues on McPhillips
WINNIPEG, MB – A sink hole has appeared at McPhillips Street and Lelia Avenue and is creating some small traffic issues. On Tuesday afternoon Winnipeg Police tweeted warning drivers of the situation. The sink hole will likely be resolved today (Wednesday March 21). Photo – Google Maps
Austin Bombing Suspect Blew Himself Up
WORLD NEWS – Police say a 24-year-old man suspected of a series of deadly bombings around Austin, Texas, blew himself up inside his vehicle as officers closed in on him. Lisa Bernhard from Reuters News has more information in this video report.
The War on Potholes Has Started in Brandon
BRANDON, MB – The snow has been cleared from Brandon streets allowing City staff to begin the attack on the growing number of potholes. City crews are currently using a temporary winter asphalt and tar mixture to fill potholes until more consistently warm temperatures arrive, then they will switch to using the City’s in-house asphalt…
Canada Goose Ran Out This Year-Needs To Boost Production
WINNIPEG, MB – Luxury coat maker Canada Goose, who has a production facility in Winnipeg, ran out this year and now plans to make more of its clothing in-house in a bid to boost margins. Fred Katayama has more in this Reuters News video report.
UPDATE – Police Locate Missing 67-Year-Old Man
UPDATE at 12:10PM March 21, 2018. Winnipeg Police said they have safely located Gaston Plante and thank the public for their help. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ WINNIPEG, MB – Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 67-year-old man who is believed to be in Winnipeg. Missing is Gaston Plante he is also known as Joseph…