WINNIPEG, MB. – Manitoba Finance Minister Cameron Friesen said, in a news release, that the Taxation changes coming into effect in 2018 will benefit thousands of Manitobans and businesses across the province. “Our government is focused on ensuring the tax environment here is competitive and affordable for everyone,” said Friesen. “We will continue to provide…
Cannabis Stores Could Open in Manitoba by July 2
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba government has begun the next step in establishing a system for the distribution and retail of legal cannabis by evaluating proposals from applicants seeking to operate retail locations, Minister Blaine Pedersen announced in a press release. “Our hybrid distribution and retail model includes safeguards and responsible measures that will help…
22 People Charged in Manitoba Checkstop Program
WINNIPEG, MB. – Week three of the Manitoba RCMP Checkstop program,1960 vehicles were stopped, 22 people charged, and one person was 3x’s over the legal limit. The RCMP held 42 Checkstops from December 18 to December 24, in addition to regular patrols, here are the numbers; 22 people charged with a Criminal Code Impaired Driving…
Trump Targets Amazon
BUSINESS NEWS – U.S. President Donald Trump targeted online retailer Amazon on Friday in a call for the country’s postal service to raise prices of shipments in order to recoup costs. Caroline Woods has more information in this Reuters News video report. Source: Trump targets Amazon in call for postal service to hike prices by…
Child Playing With Stove Caused Deadly New York Fire
NEW YORK, NY. – A child playing with a stove caused the fire in a New York City apartment building that killed 12 people, including five children on Thursday night, according to the New York City Fire Dept. Commissioner Daniel Nigro. Watch this Reuters News video from the press conference. Source: Child playing with stove…
VIDEO – A Wild Near Miss Bike Collision
Video of the Day – We enjoy sharing the moments in every day life with you through videos. Please share them with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. In today’s video, the man you see in the video entering the door said this; “I just stepped out of the house, when a man riding a…
RCMP K9 Helps Track Down Drugs in Thompson
THOMPSON, MB. – The Thompson RCMP executed multiple search warrants and and with the help of Police Service Dog Egan, seized over 23 ounces of cocaine. RCMP said in a news release, that on December 22, a search warrant was executed at a home on Yale Avenue, in Thompson Manitoba. Police Service Dog Egan, working…
New York to Have Tightest Security Ever for New Years Eve
NEW YORK, NY – The New York Police are preparing for the million visitors expected on New Years Eve with the tightest security measure ever. Heavily armed police already are making their presence felt in Times Square ahead of the celebrations. Ashraf Fahim has more in this Reuters News video report. Source: Security tight ahead…
UPDATE – RCMP are Concerned for Missing Manitoba Woman
THOMPSON, MB. – The Manitoba RCMP have safely located Martina Ballantyne. In a release, the RCMP thanked the public for their assistance. Kevin Klein, Manitoba Post ________________________________________________________________________________________________ THOMPSON, MB. – Thompson RCMP are concerned for the well being of a missing young lady and have released details hoping for the public’s help locating her. RCMP…
Fatal House Fire in Roblin
ROBLIN, MB. – The RCMP responded to a fatal house fire early in the morning on Boxing day in the community of Roblin, Manitoba. When officers arrived, they learned of an 85-year-old man that was still in the burning home. Firefighters did locate an unresponsive man and carried him outside. First responders worked to revive…