WINNIPEG, MB – Manitoba RCMP released details of project “Deadbolt” that lead to the arrest of six people and the seizure of drugs and weapons. RCMP said of the six people were arrested on February 14th, four of them were in Grand Rapids one was in Winnipeg and one more at Headingley Correctional Centre who…
Winnipeg Man Facing Astounding 21 Charges
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg Police have charged a man who crashed a car into a snowbank off Copeland Street and later turned out to be heavily armed. Monday afternoon after the suspect had driven a car into a snowbank a passer-by found the vehicle and called 911 for an ambulance after the man stated he…
Winnipeg Traffic Stop Leads to Drug-Filled Safe
WINNIPEG, MB – A 20-year-old Winnipeg man tried to evade police during a routine stop near Watt Street and Sydney Avenue on February 16th. He was quickly stopped and is now facing several charges. When police arrested the suspect, the lone occupant, a number of items were seized including the following: Two mobile phones $225…
Chicken Shortage forces KFC to Close many UK Stores
WORLD NEWS – Fast-food chain KFC said on Monday it had been forced to close hundreds of its British stores because of a shortage of chicken. As Sonia Legg reports, the problem arose after the chain switched its delivery contract to DHL, forcing the majority of its 900 outlets in Britain to shut. Click play…
City to Spend $2.6 Million on the Pan-AM Pool
WINNIPEG, MB – The City of Winnipeg is investing $2.6 million in upgrades at the Pan-AM Pool. The work is set to begin this summer. The major capital investment will be used to replace the pool’s 51-year-old ceiling, lighting, and public address system. “The Pan Am Pool is one of Winnipeg’s most highly used recreation…
Woman Assaults 79-Year-Old in Brandon
BRANDON, MB – A 46-year-old woman was charged with assaulting a 79-year-old, a 21-year-old charged for stealing a cell phone and copper wire was stolen from a Brandon business. This weekend, someone contacted police to tell them they observed the gated compound at a business in the 700 block of Douglas Street open and it…
19-Year-Old Dies in Single Vehicle Accident
WINNIPEG, MB – A 19-year-old Manitoba man died in a fatal single vehicle accident early this morning. The accident was at 12:20 a.m. on Highway 32, half a kilometre west of Road 21 West in the RM of Stanley, Manitoba. When RCMP arrived, a pickup truck was on fire in the south ditch. Police have…
Arrest Made in Swan River Homicide
WINNIPEG, MB – A 42-year man from Swan River was charged with Manslaughter in connection with the death of a 36-year-old from the community. Sunday morning RCMP discovered the body of the 36-year-old male victim in a home in Swan River. Police have charged Norman Brass, 42, from Swan River with Manslaughter. Kevin Klein, Manitoba…
No Holiday for School Zones
WINNIPEG, MB – It’s not a holiday for school zone speed limits in Winnipeg. Winnipeg Police sent out a press release reminding the public that while today is Louis Riel Day, reduced speed limits in school zones will still be in effect. The maximum speed limits of 30 km/h around many Winnipeg schools are in…
Florida Students Plan Protests to Demand Gun Control
WORLD NEWS – Stunned by the deadliest high school shooting in U.S. history, students are mobilizing across the country to organize rallies and a national walkout in support of stronger gun laws, challenging politicians they say have failed to protect them. Nathan Frandino of Reuters News has more in this video report.