INTERNATIONAL NEWS – Fidel Castro Diaz-Balart – the eldest son of the late Cuban revolutionary leader – has committed suicide after months of treatment for depression. Lucy Fielder has more information in this Reuters News video report.
Wanted Manslaughter Suspect – Do Not Approach
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg Police are looking for Lanessa Moskotayenene, who they have identified as a suspect in the death of Angel Beaulieu. Angel Beaulieu, who was 22-years-old, died from stabbing wounds that she received on January 18, 2018. Homicide investigators have identified Lanessa Moskotayenene as a suspect and is wanted for Manslaughter and Aggravated…
5 Million for One Super Bowl Commercial
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS – After politics seeped onto the football field during the regular season, Super Bowl advertisers are opting to stay far away from anything divisive. They are willing to pay up a reported 5 million dollars for a commercial. Aleksandra Michalska has more information in this Reuters News video report.
It’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police Day
WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba government is proud to commemorate the second annual Royal Canadian Mounted Police Day, which recognizes the dedicated service of RCMP officers in their commitment to the safety and well-being of others, Justice Minister Heather Stefanson announced today. “As Manitobans and as Canadians, it is important that we show our respect…
Police Identify 18-Year-Old Shooting Suspect from Grand Rapids
WINNIPEG, MB – A Winnipeg Police investigation has lead to the arrest of a 18-year-old from Grand Rapids , Manitoba in connection to a December 16, 2017 shooting. Police found an injured female on December 16, 2017, around 4:00 a.m., at a home in the 300 block of Aikins Street. The 19-year-old woman was transported…
24-Year-Old Man Had a Shotgun Under His Coat
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg Police seized a loaded shotgun they found on a 24-year-old male walking. Wednesday evening, January 31 around 8:10 p.m., police stopped three males in the area of Aikins Street and Alfred Avenue. One man fled as police approached the three although two did stay put. Police said, they learned the one…
Winnipeg Election Website is Open
WINNIPEG, MB – 2018 is the Winnipeg Municipal and School Boards election year and the city has launched a new official website for the election. Election day is Wednesday, October 24, 2018 and the City is encouraging residents to check out its brand new election website by clicking here. The website covers a wide range…
Did You Win? Lotto 6-49 Numbers from Jan 31
WINNIPEG, MB. – There was no big jackpot winner in yesterday’s Lotto 6-49 draw. With no winner, the jackpot now grows to an estimated $7 million dollars for the Saturday, February 3rd, draw. Here are the numbers from the January 31, 2018 draw; The Lotto Max draw for Friday February 2nd is an estimated $33…
Winnipeg Starts a Cannabis Coordination Committee
WINNIPEG, MB – The City of Winnipeg is preparing for the legalization of marijuana in Canada by establishing a “Cannabis Coordination Committee. The committee will prioritize and focus the city’s efforts. “The federal government appears intent to follow through on their commitment to legalize cannabis later this summer,” said Mayor Brian Bowman. “The legalization of…
One Person Dead After Train Carrying US Lawmakers Hits Truck
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – An Amtrak passenger train carrying Republican members of the U.S. Congress from Washington to a party retreat in West Virginia slammed into a garbage truck on Wednesday in Crozet, Virginia, killing at least one person who was not aboard the train, according to authorities. Ashraf Fahim, of Reuters News, has more information…