WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg police arrested and charged two 18-year-olds and one 20-year-old for stealing a vehicle and robbing a store on Taylor Avenue. Saturday, January 28, around 4:20 a.m., police responded to an alarm at a store in the 1100 block of Taylor Avenue. When police arrived they noticed a vehicle in front of…
Demand is High for Information Session on Taxi License Lottery in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB – Due to high demand, Winnipeg is adding a third information session on the Vehicles for Hire Taxi licence lottery. As originally reported on Manitoba Post (story below) the city is holding an information session for the Vehicles for Hire Taxicab License Lottery and Dispatcher Licenses and Requirements on January 29th. Due to…
Sesame Seeds Recalled Possible Salmonella
BUSINESS NEWS – If you have recently purchased HelloFRESH brand sesame seeds, do not eat them due to possible salmonella. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued the recall warning Friday has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the agency’s food safety investigation. HelloFresh is recalling the HelloFRESH…
Winnipeg Mayor Names Advisory Committee on Arts
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg Mayor, Bowman, has put together a group of professionals as a new advisory committee on heritage, culture, and arts. The creation of this committee is fulfilling a key recommendation of the task force mandated last year to explore opportunities to broaden the revenue base for these sectors and ensure their long-term…
Manitoba Small Businesses are More Positive to Start 2018
WINNIPEG, MB – According to small businesses in Manitoba, things are looking up as we start 2018. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest Business Barometer, which revealed small business optimism in Manitoba increased in January to an index of 61.6, compared to 57.4 in December, and now sits just 1.1 points…
Province Says Changes are Coming for Manufactured Homes and RV’s
WINNIPEG, MB – Changes are coming to the manufactured homes and RV regulations in the province. Minister Blaine Pedersen said in a release, that the government will be modernizing the regulations for manufactured homes and recreational vehicles (RVs). The minister noted these changes are part of an ongoing initiative to reduce red tape across government…
IKEA’s Founder Dies Aged 91
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – Billionaire IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad has died at the age of 91, the Swedish company said on Sunday. Saskia O’Donoghue, of Reuters News, has more information in this video report. Kevin Klein, Manitoba Post
Manitoba Opens More Winter Roads
WINNIPEG, MB – Minister Ron Schuler said that access to Manitoba’s winter road system is now available to a number of northern communities, allowing for the delivery of supplies. “Approximately $10 million will be spent this year to ensure our winter roads are suitable for the delivery of essential goods to remote Manitoba communities,” said…
Two $95,000 Winning Lotto 6-49 Tickets Were Sold in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB – Check your tickets. Two tickets purchased in Winnipeg for the Saturday January 27 draw of Lotto 6-49 won. The second is worth over $95,000. One ticket won the jackpot of over $23 Million. It was sold somewhere in Ontario. Here are the numbers from the January 27, 2018 draw; The Lotto 6-49…
At Least 40 Dead After Bombing in Afghanistan
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – A bomb hidden in an ambulance killed at least 40 people and wounded about 140 in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Saturday when it blew up in an area of the capital near foreign embassies and government buildings. Scarlett Cvitanovich has more information in this Reuters News video report. Kevin Klein, Manitoba Post