WINNIPEG, MB. – It’s a snow day for many who live in Southern Manitoba today. Although there wasn’t a large amount accumulated there have been several cancellations. Here are some notable closures; All schools in the Lake Shore School Division. Schools in the Sunrise School Division Schools in the Lord Selkirk School Division Schools in…
Is Bitcoin the Real Thing?
BUSINESS NEWS – Is Bitcoin the real deal? There was an entire episode of the Big Bang Theory dedicated to Bitcoin and the futures market seems to approve. Bitcoin futures eased back from an initial surge of almost 22 percent to trade up 13 percent on Monday, in an eagerly awaited U.S. market debut that…
Explosion in New York City
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – This morning an explosion rocked New York’s Port Authority, one of the city’s busiest commuter hubs in midtown Manhattan. The explosion happened during the morning’s rush hour. Linda So has more information in this Reuters News video report. Source: One person in custody after NYC explosion by ReutersNews on Rumble The Manitoba…
Manitoba Government Happy with Fall Sitting, Are You?
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba government introduced several legislative measures focused on fixing the province’s finances, improving services, and rebuilding the economy during the fall sitting of the Third Session of the 41st Legislature, Minister and Government House Leader Cliff Cullen announced. “We have introduced legislation with measures that focus on sustainability to address the…
The Winnipeg Singers GO MEDIEVAL this Christmas
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Winnipeg Singers announced their annual Christmas concert with a twist. For their 45th anniversary, the Winnipeg Singers will present: A Medieval Christmas, an afternoon filled with medieval fare—music, costumes, mulled wine, and tasty medieval treats on December 17. The theatrical event will include original costume design by Winnipeg’s Kristen Andrews, owner…
41-Year-Old Winnipeg Women Facing Several Charges
WINNIPEG, MB. – Winnipeg Police have charged a 41-year-old female with several crimes following a search warrant. During the morning of December 9th, members of the Street Crime Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a home on Atlantic Avenue. Police found a female inside the home who was taken into…
Emerald Ash Borer Has Been Found in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB. – Manitoba Sustainable Development advises the emerald ash borer (EAB) has been found in Winnipeg. This highly destructive forest-pest is a wood-boring beetle that has been found in Quebec and part of Ontario, as well as throughout the eastern United States, and has now been found in Winnipeg. The EAB attacks and kills…
Winnipeg Checkkstop Numbers for Week 1
WINNIPEG, MB. – The first weekend of the Winnipeg Festive Season Checkstop program resulted in some arrests, warnings, and tickets. The Manitoba RCMP said earlier this week, in a story published by The Manitoba Post, that they felt Manitobans we’re not learning, the RCMP found more than 20 people driving while impaired. Here are the…
Deadly New Mexico School Shooting
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – There are many unanswered questions after two students are shot dead in New Mexico. Police are working to establish why a student opened fire on two of his classmates, killing them before he himself died. Linda So has more in this Reuters News video report. The Manitoba Post
Two Dead in ‘Day of Rage’ over Jerusalem
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – The violence continues as thousands demonstrate in the streets. At least two people are killed in clashes with Israeli troops, as thousands of Palestinians demonstrate against U.S. President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Samantha Vadas has more information in this Reuters News Video report. Source: Two dead in ‘Day…