WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba Government reported an improvement of $114 million in it’s forecast summary of the deficit. The release of its third quarter report for the 2017-18 fiscal year, shows that the province continues to meet its financial commitments and remains on track to come in under budget for the second year in…
Missing in Manitoba – Pam Sandu
WINNIPEG, MB – Every Tuesday Manitoba Post will publish a photo of a missing person from our province or Canada. We ask you to share the story and photo on your social media channels, together we can make a difference. Pam Sandu a 23 year old female is missing from Winnipeg. Sandhu was last seen…
7,000 New Jobs Are Forecasted For Winnipeg in 2018
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg’s economy expanded by 3.7 per cent in 2017 and is forecasted to add 7,000 jobs in 2018 according to the Conference Board of Canada. This past week the Conference Board released their 2018 outlook for 13 major Canadian cities, you can find that here. Highlights in the report for Winnipeg was…
Joint Project Results in 7 Men Being Charged With Purchasing Sex
WINNIPEG, MB – As part of a “Joint Project” to help high risk youths in the city, Winnipeg police charged 7 men this weekend with purchasing sexual services. The joint project, called Project Return, ran March 16-18, with the aim of protecting youth within our city who are at a high risk of being sexually…
New Legislation for a Cleaner, Greener Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB. – With a goal to reduce carbon emissions, keep jobs and stimulate innovation, the Manitoba Government has introduced new legislation for a cleaner, greener and climate-resilient province. 5 separate acts that would cover a variety of areas are included in the green plan implementation: a new climate and green plan act that would…
Three Frauds Caught by MPI
WINNIPEG, MB – Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has released details of three recent frauds that were attempted in the province. MPI is sharing these stories in support of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada. These three frauds which were uncovered resulted in savings of nearly $50,000. “Insurance fraud is not a victimless crime and affects honest…
Staggered Campground Bookings Make Reservations Easier
WINNIPEG, MB. – Tired of the long wait when you call in to get your campground booked? Once again the province is offering staggered opening for campground reservation to help the system operate more efficiently. Minister Rochelle Squires made the announcement and said, “Manitobans love provincial parks and we’re glad to accommodate their efforts to…
Package Bound for Austin Explodes at FedEx Facility
WORLD NEWS – One employee was injured when a package containing nails and shrapnel that was bound for Austin exploded at a Texas FedEx facility. Lisa Bernhard has more in this Reuters News video report.
Self-Driving Car Hits & Kills a Woman in Arizona
WORLD NEWS – Uber slammed the breaks on its self-driving car program on Monday after one of its vehicles struck and killed a woman in Arizona. Jane Lanhee Lee has more in this Reuters News video report.
A 17 & 19 Year Old Arrested for Shooting At A Brandon Home
BRANDON, MB – On Sunday a 17 year old man and 19 year old man were arrested and charged by Brandon Police for firing a gun and being in possession of multiple weapons. Police received a call from a home in the 1200 Block of 10th Street Sunday reporting what looked like a bullet hole…