WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg police have made an arrest in relation to a number of Break and Enters that occurred between February 3 and 12 of this year. The incidents of this mini crime spree, that included stealing from pharmacies, are listed below: February 3, a pharmacy in the 900 block of Keewatin St. was…
Government Website Will be Down
WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba government’s online systems will be unavailable from 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20. This service interruption is required to permit necessary technical maintenance. The work will take place over a weekend and a statutory holiday, to minimize inconvenience to Manitobans who use the online systems.…
Large Neon Sign Stolen, RCMP Have No Leads
WINNIPEG, MB – Carman RCMP are asking for the public’s help in the disappearance of a landmark sign in Fannystelle. RCMP said in a news release that they have exhausted all investigation avenues in hopes of recovering the sign. The large neon business sign was taken from the side of the Stevens Lumber building in…
A Part of Empress Street is Closed
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg drivers take note of a week long road closure that may require you to adjust your travels. The road impacted is northbound and southbound Empress Street between Wellington Avenue and Sargent Avenue. It will be closed until February 17th for building construction work. Find out how this may impact your bus…
Two Winnipeg Men Hit With a Total of 60 Charges
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg police Street Crime Unit arrested two men who received over 60 charges between them and seized weapons and drugs at a home in the Munroe East neighbourhood. The Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant Saturday, February 10, 2018. As a result, two adult males were charged with a variety…
Woman Infected With Eye Worm, Normally Only in Cattle
WORLD NEWS – An Oregon woman has become the first person worldwide known to have had an eye infestation by a tiny worm species previously seen only in cattle. An indication that humans may be more vulnerable than previously thought to such infections. Lisa Bernhard has more information in this Reuters News video report.
A 17-Year-Old Arrested for Domestic Abuse in Brandon
BRANDON, MB – Brandon police arrested a 16-year-old for a robbery in the city and a 25-year-old man for a theft on February 10th. Police said the 16-year-old male from Brandon was arrested on Sunday evening for his part in a Robbery that occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday night. The youth and another male…
Government Appointees to Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries
WINNIPEG, MB – Minister Cliff Cullen announced the appointment of three new board members to Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of three distinguished Manitobans to the board of Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, each of whom I am confident will continue the good work of the corporation,” Cullen said. “In…
Winnipeg Fiscal Update Released
WINNIPEG, MB – The City of Winnipeg should thank Mother Nature for her part in the $15 million surplus for 2017, as a portion of the surplus is due to less snow removal costs. The surplus will be transferred to the Financial Stabilization Reserve. The City undertook a number of measures to offset the impact…
March 12th is Budget Day for Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB – The Province has selected March 12th as the day they will present the Manitoba Budget. “Two years ago, we committed to Manitobans to fix the finances, repair the services and rebuild our economy,” said Minister Friesen in a news release. “We are facing these challenges, keeping our promises and getting results.” Friesen…