WINNIPEG, MB. – The ability to have Uber or another drive share program in Manitoba is one step closer. The Vehicles-for-Hire (VFH) application has been approved by the Public Utilities Board, said Manitoba Public Insurance in a press release. The Vehicle-for-Hire rates vary and will be available to private passenger vehicle and light truck owners…
Manitoba Declares Women’s Equality Week
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba government is promoting gender equality and highlighting women’s achievements in the province by proclaiming the third week in January Women’s Equality Week, Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for status of women, said in a news release. “This is our second year celebrating Women’s Equality Week and together we have made…
UPDATED – Thompson RCMP Look for Missing Youth
UPDATE – Lucas Soulier has been safely located. The RCMP thanks the public and the media for their assistance. WINNIPEG, MB. – Thompson RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing youth. Thompson RCMP received a report on January 9 that a 17-year-old male did not return to his home. Lucas Soulier…
Weapons and Drugs Found During Traffic Stop Near Main Street
WINNIPEG, MB. – A traffic stop near Selkirk Avenue and Main Street results in a 33 and 37-yea-old arrested for weapons and drug charges. Police stopped a vehicle around 11:00 PM on January 13 for a Highway Traffic Act infraction. While speaking with the driver police could clearly see a large hunting knife in front…
Guns and Ammunition Found in Home on Bannerman Ave
WINNIPEG, MB. – Winnipeg Police, with the Tactical Team and the Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant that revealed guns and ammunition. The search warrant was executed at a home in the 600 block of Bannerman Avenue. Police found the following items; A search of the residence revealed the following: .22 calibre rifle, .22…
Winnipeg Police Warn of Kidnapping Scam
WINNIPEG, MB. – Winnipeg Police warning people about a “Kidnapping” scam that has surfaced recently in the city. It’s known as virtual kidnapping and it has been around for a number of years and it has recently surfaced locally. In a news release police said; “According to an FBI website, virtual kidnapping is an extortion…
Province Funding Restoration of Churchill Town Centre
CHURCHILL, MB. – The Churchill Town Centre Complex and its theatre will have significant repairs and restoration work done thanks to money from the Manitoba government, Minister Cameron Friesen said in a news release. The Town Centre Complex is home to many amenities that support daily life in Churchill. It includes the school, hospital, personal…
Stock Exchange Collapse Leaves Scores Injured
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – At least 77 people have been injured after the lobby floor at the Indonesian stock exchange collapsed. Francis Maguire has more information in this Reuters News video report. There has been some CCTV footage released that shows the exact moment of the collapse. Warning – the footage is graphic. Kevin Klein, Manitoba…
Manitoba Extends Freeze on Cottage Fees
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba government has extended its moratorium on increases to park land lease and service fees for cottages in provincial parks for another two years, Minister Rochelle Squires, said in a news release. “We believe cottagers are prepared to pay a fair price for the services they receive and for the value…
Beware of Phone Scam Impersonating “Winnipeg Cops for Kids”
WINNIPEG, MB. – Winnipeg Police are warning the public of a phone scam impersonating “Winnipeg Cops for Kids:. Over the past couple of months, the organizers of Winnipeg Cops for Kids have been told that some people in the city have been called for either cash or credit card information over the phone by a…