INTERNATIONAL NEWS – After five more states have legalized the use of marijuana on January 1, President Trump is getting tougher on the drug. The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday rescinded an Obama administration policy that had eased enforcement of federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized the drug, instead giving federal prosecutors wide…
Province Looking for Input on Child Welfare System
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba government is seeking a service provider to deliver its first social impact bond (SIB), announced Minister Scott Fielding. “Manitoba’s landmark SIB will focus on vulnerable children and youth who are in contact, or at risk of coming into contact, with the child welfare system,” said Fielding. “We want to give…
Molson Coors Canada recalls Limited Edition NHL Beer Glass
WINNIPEG, MB. – Molson Coors Canada has recalled 20 oz (568 ml) limited edition clear beer glasses with Molson Canadian logo, NHL 100 year (1917-2017) logo, and one of the following eight NHL hockey team logos on the front: Boston Bruins Chicago Blackhawks Detroit Red Wings Edmonton Oilers Montreal Canadiens New York Rangers Ottawa Senators…
RCMP Investigating Fire in Dauphin
DAUPHIN, MB. – Two residents were able to escape with minor injuries from a house fie in Dauphin, RCMP are investigating the cause. Tuesday evening around 10:50 pm, Dauphin RCMP arrived at a house fire in the 100 block of 2nd Avenue SW in Dauphin. The Fire Department was on scene when officers arrived and…
18-Year-Old Goes on New Years Day Crime Spree
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg Police have charged an18-year-old who robbed and assaulted a taxi driver, then went on to break into some garages and vehicles. On New Years Day, around 8:40 p.m. police were notified that a taxi driver was having a fare dispute with a passenger in the area of Burrows Avenue and Buller…
Eastern Seaboard Braces for Winter “Bomb Cyclone”
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – A rare winter storm hit the U.S. Southeast on Wednesday, bringing Florida’s capital its first snow in three decades and snarling travel, while New England braced for a “bombogenesis” whopper forecast to bring heavy accumulations on Thursday. Colette Luke has more information in this Reuters News video report. David Marshal, Manitoba Post…
Manitoba Participating in International Agricultural Summit
WINNIPEG, MB. – Manitoba will be participating in an international summit early in the new year to advance the province’s priorities related to the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other issues affecting the agriculture industry and the province’s economic relationship with the United States, Minister Ralph Eichler said in a…
Major Grant for Funding at Keystone Centre in Brandon
BRANDON, MB. – The Brandon Area Community Foundation have granted the Keystone Centre $117,000 to fund necessary upgrades to their Production Suite, responsible for the graphic and video capabilities on the Main Arena scoreclock. The Production Suite is located off the Main Concourse of the Keystone Centre. It houses a variety of technical equipment including…
Wanted by Police in Manitoba – Jan 3
WINNIPEG, MB. – Many law enforcement agencies in Manitoba provide pictures and details of individuals that are wanted by police. The Manitoba Post will bring you those details and photos of wanted people in our province on a weekly basis. Please share this story with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. This week we feature…
Trump Says His Nuclear Button is ‘Bigger’ Than North Korea’s
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – North Korea said it would reopen a long-closed border hotline with South Korea on Wednesday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to mock the North’s leader by saying he has a “bigger and more powerful” nuclear button than Kim Jong Un. Grace Lee has more information in this Reuters News video…