WINNIPEG, MB – The RCMP are asking for the public’s help in safely locating Lorlene Bone who is still missing. Lorlene Bone was last heard from on February 29, 2016, when she called her mother from Sapotaweyak Cree Nation (Shoal River), Manitoba. Lorlene was 31 at the time she went missing. Police say she is…
Ride-Share Service to Start on Friday in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB – Canadian Ride Share company could begin service this Friday in Winnipeg. Uber and Lyft have not committed to Winnipeg but Edmonton based TappCar has. According to a company release, they have received a Manitoba Public Insurance certificate and will begin service on March 2nd in the city. In the same company release,…
Winnipeg Parking Ban Lifted
WINNIPEG, MB – This is certainly a sign that spring is almost here, The City of Winnipeg has lifted the Snow Route Parking Ban. The Annual Snow Route Parking Ban was lifted effective 7:01 a.m., today, February 28. The ban prohibited parking between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. on all designated snow…
2018 Federal Budget: Slightly Less Bad for Small Business
WINNIPEG, MB – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reported today that the 2018 federal budget may be somewhat less harmful than originally expected, but will not improve the overall health or competitiveness of the nation’s entrepreneurs. PASSIVE INVESTMENTS “While we compliment the government for rethinking its plans for taxing passive investments, it remains…
Escaped Inmates Captured in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB – Two inmates that had escaped form Stony Mountain prison on the weekend have been captured in Winnipeg. RCMP are reporting that yesterday in the early morning hours, Winnipeg Police received information that the two missing inmates were believed to be in the Osborne area of the city. Police followed the lead and…
Canada-Manitoba Job Grants Help 3,600 Workers
WINNIPEG, MB – Nearly 3,600 workers at 163 Manitoba companies are receiving valuable skills training through the latest round of Canada-Manitoba Job Grants. So far this fiscal year, Manitoba workers have benefited from approximately $8 million, a combination of the $4.7-million investment from the governments of Canada and Manitoba and $3.2 million in private-sector contributions.…
Information Session on The Yellow Ribbon Greenway Extension
WINNIPEG, MB – The City is holding a public information session on how they propose to connect the Yellow Ribbon Greenway and protected bike lanes under construction on St. Matthews Avenue. Winnipeg residents will have the opportunity to view the design concept and safety features, talk with the project team members and provide comment on…
RCMP Charge 23 Year Old With Attempted Murder
WINNIPEG, MB – Thompson RCMP have charged a 23 year old with attempted murder after discovering an injured male. Thompson RCMP received a report of a serious injury at a home on Friday night. When officers arrived, a 27-year-old male from Thompson was suffering from a deep cut to his upper body that was caused…
Special Exhibit Celebrates Black History Month
WINNIPEG, MB – The Province of Manitoba welcomes and encourages everyone to visit a special exhibit at the Legislative Building as part of Black History Month, Minister Cathy Cox said in a news release. “We celebrate the diversity and the history that makes Manitoba such a great place to live, work and play,” Cox said.…
$47 Million to Create 1400 New Child Care Spaces
WINNIPEG, MB – The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing nearly $47 million over three years to create up to 1,400 new and newly-funded early learning and child care spaces in Manitoba, Minister Scott Fielding announced. “We are pleased to collaborate with the Government of Canada on our commitment to high-quality, affordable licensed child…