WINNIPEG, MB. – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is disappointed with the government’s last-minute release of new income sprinkling rules for private corporations, and is calling on Ottawa to delay implementation until January 1, 2019. “It is extremely concerning to see the federal government drop this lump of coal during the busiest season…
Canada Ditches $5 Billion Deal with Boeing
OTTAWA, ON. – The Canadian government scrapped plans to buy 18 Boeing jets and made clear the company had little chance of winning a much larger contract unless it dropped a trade challenge against Canadian planemaker Bombardier. Roselle Chen has more information in this Reuters News video report. Source: Canada ditches $5 bln deal with…
All-weather Road Opens in Berens River Manitoba
BERENS RIVER FIRST NATION, MB. – An all-weather road linking Berens River with the Bloodvein First Nation and the provincial highway network is now in service, Minister Ron Schuler, Chief Hartley Everett of the Berens River First Nation and Mayor Allan Atlookan of the Berens River Northern Affairs Community announced. “The opening of this road…
These Men are Wanted by Manitoba RCMP – Do you Know Them?
WINNIPEG, MB. – Manitoba RCMP have released several photos on suspects wanted in connection with Break-Ins. On Friday, November 24, this year around 3:45 am, Carman RCMP received a call about an alarm being set off at the gas bar in Elm Creek. Police arrived and discovered the back door had been forced open and…
Tim Feduniw New Boss at Manitoba Restaurant & Foodservice Association
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association (MRFA) announced the appointment of Tim Feduniw as the association’s new executive director. Feduniw brings nearly 30 years of progressive business and community leadership to the role and is a passionate and respected voice within business, government and academic circles provincewide. Most recently a senior manager…
Job Vacancies Reach New Heights in Canada
WINNIPEG, MB. – The combination of a growing economy and a dearth of skilled workers has created a labour shortage of approximately 361,700 jobs—the highest number of unfilled private sector jobs ever recorded in Canada—according to the Q3 2017 Help Wanted report, released today by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Nationally, the corresponding…
Police Association’s Thoughts on Bowman’s Budget
WINNIPEG, MB. – Mayor Brian Bowman’s 2018 budget was rammed through Winnipeg City Council today, completing a mostly-closed-door process that will ultimately leave Winnipeg families at greater risk of crime, while pet projects such as Portage and Main pedestrian crossings and Wi-Fi for buses continue to move ahead. It is a budget that puts pet…
Wanted Bus Suspect Arrested by Winnipeg Police
WINNIPEG, MB. – Winnipeg police said this morning in a press release they have made an arrest in Transit assault that happened on November 4, 2017. In a release this morning, police said they have located and arrested the suspect pictured in this story. He has been charged with Assault Cause Bodily Harm, and released…
Meeting Tonight for Proposed Flooding Solution
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba Government has a solution for Red River flooding for the area north of Morris and is holding a meeting tonight. The new proposed solution for Manitoba’s main route to the United States during a significant flood will help ensure a safe route for people and the movement of goods during…
Manitoba RCMP Checkstop Results Not Good
WINNIPEG, MB. – The annual Holiday Checkstop program is not off to a good start, charges made in week one of this year compared to last are up. In the first 10 days Manitoba RCMP say 50 people have been charged with Impaired driving offences. The highest blood/alcohol reading was 340 mgs% which is more…