INTERNATIONAL NEWS – Residents of Erie, Pennsylvania are preparing for yet more snow on top of the record-breaking 65 inches that have already fallen since Christmas Day. Colette Luke has more information in this Reuters News video report. David Marshal, Manitoba Post File photo
Wanted by Winnipeg Police – Dec 28
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…
Province Invites You to Education Summit
WINNIPEG, MB. – Manitobans are invited to participate in a three-day collaborative process to co-develop a cradle-to-careers literacy and numeracy strategy that will focus on building a stronger foundation for Manitoba’s children, youth and adult learners, Minister Ian Wishart said in a news release. “We are committed to making Manitoba the most improved province in…
Christmas Tree Recycling Depots Now Open
WINNIPEG, MB. – When do you take down your Christmas Tree? Some people, the day after, maybe you wait until News Years Day. No matter when you do, the tree chipping locations are now open. The City of Winnipeg said in a news release, that Christmas trees placed outside by the garbage or recycling bins…
Apple Defrauded iPhone Users According to Lawsuits
BUSINESS NEWS – Apple Inc defrauded iPhone users by slowing devices without warning to compensate for poor battery performance, according to eight lawsuits filed in various federal courts in the week since the company opened up about the year-old software change. Ciara Lee has more details in this Reuters News video report. David Marshal, Manitoba…
Manitoba’s Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon is Calling for Nominations
WINNIPEG, MB. – Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon is encouraging people to nominate a worthy Manitoban who has provided prolonged and meritorious service in the preservation and promotion of Manitoba history for an award, presented in consultation with the Manitoba Historical Society. “It is a pleasure to formally recognize Manitobans who take such pride in preserving and…
Province Wants Changes to Early Learning and Child Care
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba government is proposing amendments to the province’s early learning and child care legislation that would reduce red tape, address gaps, and enhance governance and accountability, Minister Scott Fielding said in a news release. “We have heard from child-care providers and other key stakeholders the current legislation is complicated and outdated,”…
Selkirk RCMP Need Help Locating a Missing 18-year-old Girl
Selkirk, MB. – RCMP in Selkirk are asking for the publics help in locating a missing 18-year-old female. RCMP received a call on December 5th around 3:30 pm regarding a missing person from a home on Lockport Road in the RM of St. Andrews, Manitoba. Lisa Chubb, 18, was last seen at that home on…
New Year’s Levee at the Manitoba Legislative Building
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Queen’s representative in Manitoba, Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon invites all Manitobans to attend the annual New Year’s Levee at the Manitoba Legislative Building. This traditional event will take place on Monday, Jan. 1 between 2:30 and 4 p.m. Lt.-Gov. Filmon and His Honour, Gary Filmon, will greet guests in the Blue Room,…
A Little Break in the Frigid Weather for Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB. – The extreme cold continues today in Winnipeg and most of Manitoba but, it will warm up slightly, because wind chills will drop in the province during the week. Winnipeg will have mostly sunny skies tomorrow with the wind becoming northwest 20 km/h in the morning. The high for Wednesday will be around…