WORLD NEWS – The latest round of talks to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement ended without a joint statement from the United States, Canada and Mexico. Aleksandra Michalska has more in this Reuters News video report.
Florida Senate Votes To Arm Some School Staff
WORLD NEWS – Florida’s Republican-controlled Senate votes to exclude most classroom teachers from a plan to allow school staff to carry firearms, as part of a gun control bill in response to a shooting in Parkland that left 17 people dead. Ryan Brooks has more in this Reuters News video report.
News and Notes From The Legislature
WINNIPEG, MB – A new flood report indicates soil moisture levels are normal to drier than normal in most of Manitoba, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler recently announced. “We have several months before the spring flood season begins, but this report provides us with an idea of moisture levels in the soil now, plus water levels…
18-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted Near Home Street After Being Robbed
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg police are investigating the sexual assault of an 18 year old woman Sunday morning. Police said an 18-year-old woman reported she was walking in the area of Ellice Avenue and Home Street when she was approached by two unknown men who produced a weapon and robbed her of her purse. The…
Charges in May 31st Collision That Sent Cyclist to Hospital
WINNIPEG, MB – Police have charged a 63-year-old woman in connection with a collision on May 31 at the intersection of Fermor Avenue and St Marys Road. As a result of the collision one of the vehicles involved struck a cyclist on the roadway. The cyclist was taken to hospital in critical condition. The driver…
Beware of Counterfeit Money in Brandon
BRANDON, MB – Brandon Police say they have received reports of counterfeit money being used in the city. Police are investigating several incidents of concerning counterfeit money being passed. The most recent occurrences have been using $100 bills. These bills were designed as a training aid and have foreign languages stamped on the bills. The…
Manitoba Snow Fall Warning Issued
WINNIPEG, MB – Environment Canada has issued a “Snow Fall Warning” for Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba. The Colorado low we’re expecting will bring a wintery mix to southern Manitoba beginning today and tapering off Monday evening. You can track the storm using our AccuWeather radar, click here. Forecasters suggest freezing rain will start in southern…
Province Provides Funds to 63 Child Care Centres
WINNIPEG, MB – The provincial government is providing funds to 621 early learning and child care spaces at 63 centres across the province. The money is part of The Canada-Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with the federal government, announced Feb. 23. The bilateral agreement commits $47 million over three years to create up…
Manitoba Boasts Some of The Best Ice Fishing Opportunities in The World
WINNIPEG, MB – If you’re looking for a hard-water angling adventure this winter, Manitoba has got you covered. Sure, the thought of visiting Manitoba between December and March when the province is in the middle of winter is not something people often think of. But avid anglers from all over the world wait all year…
Million Dollar Winning Lotto 6/49 Sold in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB – A winning $1 Million ticket for Lotto 6/49 was purchased in Winnipeg. There was no jackpot winner so the Lotto 6/49 jackpot draw, March 7th, is an estimated $7 million dollars. Here are the winning numbers from the March 4th, 2018 draw; The Lotto Max draw for Friday March 9th is an…