Washington State – Yesterday, a train has derailed in Washington state, killing three people and injuring dozens more. A federal safety official said the train, which was the first to take a new route, was going too fast. Lucy Fielder has more information in this Reuters News report. The Manitoba Post
Busiest Airport in the World Without Power for Hours
Atlanta, GA. – Holiday travel plans were botched for thousands of people hit by airline cancelations extending into Monday, after a nearly 11-hour power outage at the world’s busiest airport in Atlanta. Jillian Kitchener has all the details in this Reuters News video report. The Manitoba Post File photo
Six New People Appointed to the Vulnerable Persons’ Hearing Panel
Winnipeg, MB. – Manitoba Families has appointed six new members to the Vulnerable Persons’ Hearing Panel and increased the board size by two members. The purpose of the hearing panel is to provide the vulnerable persons’ commissioner with independent and objective recommendations regarding applications for substitute decision-makers. The hearing panel has members located throughout Manitoba…
Minister Rochelle Squires Says it’s a Great Time to get Outdoors
Winnipeg, MB. – The holiday season is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor winter fun and Manitobans are reminded to take advantage of all the great outdoor opportunities available in provincial parks, said Minister Rochelle Squires. “Spending quality time with family can be as easy as planning a trip to one of the many trails…
Manitoba Government Holding Indigenous Education Roundtables
Winnipeg, MB. – The Manitoba government is holding a series of full-day Indigenous education roundtables in Winnipeg, Brandon and Thompson to strengthen education outcomes for First Nations, Métis and Inuit children, youth and adults, Minister Ian Wishart and Minister Eileen Clarke announced. “Our government is committed to advancing reconciliation by working to improve education outcomes…
The Week Before Christmas Will be Sunny and Cool
Winnipeg, MB. – After a few above average temperatures, the three day forecasted temperatures are getting colder and colder for of Manitoba, however, we will have sunny skies in most of the province. Winnipeg – Monday will have a mix os fun and clouds with a nice warm high of plus 2 for the day.…
Multiple Drug Charges for Two Men from Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB. – Winnipeg Police executed a search warrant Sunday, December 16, at a home in the 500 Block of St. Johns Avenue that lead to multiple charges for three people. Police said they found three people in the home and all were taken into custody. An investigation has led to the seizure of a…
Winnipeg Checkstop Numbers for Week Two
Winnipeg, MB. – The Winnipeg Police released the CheckStop numbers for week two of their Festive Season Checkstop program. Week 2 ran from Friday, December 8 to Thursday, December 14, the results are below; A total of 1,354 vehicles were stopped. 26 road-side breath tests administered resulting in 5 warns and 1 fails. 14 impaired…
Fatal Plane Crash Near Baldur Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB. – Killarney RCMP received a report of an overdue plane early evening on the 15th of December. RCMP said in a news release, the pilot, a 60-year-old male, was flying alone in his personal Piper aircraft from Gillam to a private landing strip in the RM of Argyle. The plane was scheduled to…
Coalition Welcomes Senate Recommendations
Ottawa, ON. – The legislation on income sprinkling released by Finance Minister Bill Morneau, while a step towards clarity, still represents an administrative and financial burden for a number of small businesses and the families that own them. The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness, a unified voice of over 74 organizations representing hundreds of…