INTERNATIONAL NEWS – The queen spoke of the sense of community in London and Manchester after the capital’s devastating Grenfell Tower fire and the militant attacks in both cities. Watch a portion of her speech in this Reuters News video. Marshal David, Manitoba Post
British Navy Escorts a Russian Warship out of British Waters
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – A British ship escorted a Russian vessel as it passed near UK territorial waters over Christmas, Britain’s defence ministry said on Tuesday, adding that Russian naval activity near Britain had increased in the holiday period. Scarlett Cvitanovich has more information in this Reuters News video report. Source: British navy trails Russian warship…
It’s Smart to Know Manitoba’s Consumer Protection Legislation
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Holiday Season is a perfect time to remind you that it’s important to review warranty and return policies with that perfect holiday gift or a great Boxing Day deal. Companies set their own policies for returns, refunds, and how long you have to return an item. The Consumer Protection Office encourages…
Merry Christmas
WINNIPEG, MB. – The team here at Manitoba Post would like to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas. We hope you understand that we are spending time today with our families and friends in celebration of the Holiday. If there is a “Breaking News” story we will inform you. We will return to tell…
Winnipeg Police Warn that Stolen Vehicle Reports are Up with Colder Temps
WINNIPEG, MB. – As a winter deep freeze impacts our city and more people leave their vehicles unattended, Winnipeg Police are receiving a number of reports of stolen vehicles since yesterday. In a statement released by police today they said, “With temperatures falling and wind chill forecast to be in the -40° range, the Winnipeg…
Another Good Year for The Manitoba Theatre for Young People
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) received good news to end the year, an operating surplus of $17,800 for its 2016/17 season. This is the company’s fifth consecutive operating surplus. “I’m continuously amazed by the talent on our stage,” said outgoing Board Chair, Laurel Repski. “The company has increasingly shown strong…
Fatal Accident on Highway 9
SELKIRK, MB. – The Selkirk RCMP respond to a fatal accident involving two-vehicles yesterday, December 21 around 6:30 PM. The collision occurred on Highway 9, just north of Highway 17, approximately 30 kilometres northwest of Selkirk, in the RM of St. Andrews. RCMP said in a news release that investigators believe a southbound 4-door car,…
Extreme Cold Warning Issued for Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB. – An extreme cold warning was issued this morning by Environment Canada for Winnipeg and we are expecting some very-cold wind chills at times over the next couple of days. The bitterly cold air has moved into southern Manitoba behind a cold front which came through the province yesterday. We are expecting the…
Santa has Left The North Pole and NORAD is Tracking Him
NORTH POLE – Santa has left the left the North Pole to begin his journey around the world delivering presents. If you want to track Santa as moves from country to country today, volunteers in Colorado are working once again ready to field questions about Santa’s annual trip. Where is Santa now? Just click here…
New Classrooms for Dr. F.W.L. Hamilton School in East St. Paul
WINNIPEG, MB. – Students and families in East St. Paul and the surrounding area will soon benefit from two new classrooms at Dr. F.W.L. Hamilton School that will add 1,720 square feet of learning space to the school, Minister Ian Wishart said in a news release. “Quality learning spaces directly impact student well-being and achievement,”…