WINNIPEG, MB – Mayor Brian Bowman recently announced an increase in funding and collaboration for our downtown BIZ Watch Ambassadors, along with the West End and Exchange BIZ Patrols, and Bear Clan. Not only was the increase significant, but it also recognized the individuals, neighbourhoods, business organizations and systems that are currently working together to…
Trump Fires Tillerson After Clashes
WORLD NEWS – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he had replaced Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo, ousting the embattled top diplomat after a series of public rifts. Jonah Green has more in this Reuters News report.
Largest Tax Cut in Manitoba History
WINNIPEG, MB. – The 2018 budget for the Manitoba Government introduces tax cuts for individuals and business, record spending in health, education and families, and a dramatically reduced deficit, Finance Minister Cameron Friesen said today. It will also include reduced ambulance fees, investment in climate and green plan and funding for over 700 new child-care…
Multiple Tips Help RCMP Make Arrest in Rash of Robberies
WINNIPEG, MB – RCMP in Killarney are giving the public all the credit in the capture and arrest of a 29 year old on a robbery spree. RCMP were informed of an abandoned vehicle parked in front of a home in Cartwright around 2:35 AM on March 9th. The home owner who called also told…
Brandon Crime Report – March 13
BRANDON, MB.- A 31-year old Brandon woman was arrested for shoplifting and when she was searched police recovered a stolen cheque. It was also discovered that she had an outstanding warrant for assault. She was held at the BCC until she appeared in court. Two 14 year old female youths were checked walking on 17th…
New Strategy to Help End Crime
WINNIPEG, MB – A new criminal justice system modernization strategy has been developed by the Manitoba government that will help end cycles of crime, create safer communities and ensure timely access to justice for Manitobans “Over the last decade, our province has seen high crime and incarceration rates, little focus on reducing cycles of crime…
Police Release Names of People Charged with Impaired Driving
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Police have released the names of all individuals charged with impaired driving related offences during the 2017/18 Festive Season Checkstop Program. Accused Age Address Mitchell BURKE 22 Winnipeg Kenneth Winton WILLIAMS 55 Winnipeg Akashdeep VIRK 24 Winnipeg Vladislav BILAND 34 Winnipeg Travis Justin MOEN 35 Marson, Ontario Marcel Sylvia GOULET…
New Paramedic Program for Northern Manitoba
THE PAS, MB.—The Manitoba Government has announced a new emergency medical services program to benefit Northern and rural Northern and rural communities. Education and Training Minister Ian Wishart unveiled the Primary Care Paramedic Certificate program at University College of the North (UCN). “We are committed to improving emergency services to ensure Manitobans are able to…
29-Year-Old Dies in Snowmobile Collision
WINNIPEG, MB – RCMP in Carberry and Rivers Police Service said a 29 year old man died from a snowmobile collision yesterday. Police said that on March 11, around 5 PM RCMP and the Rivers Police Service responded to a report of a snowmobile collision, in the RM of Riverdale, on the Little Saskatchewan River.…
Texas Teachers Take up Arms Training
WORLD NEWS – Teachers in North Texas are taking matters into their own hands after last month’s deadly high school shooting in Florida. Nathan Frandino has more in this Reuters News video report.