WINNIPEG – Insurance rates for most Manitoba motorists will drop in the new year following the approval of historic premium rate cuts. Manitoba’s Public Utilities Board has given the green light on an 8.8 per cent decrease in mandatory Autopac premiums during the ‘21-’22 insurance year, which starts on April 1. This would translate to…
6 Accused Of Credit Card Theft
WINNIPEG – Six Winnipeggers are facing as many as 17 fraud-related charges following a cross-Canada credit card theft ring bust. The Winnipeg Police Financial Crimes Unit says their seven-month investigation revealed a network that was involved in stealing credit card info to make a large volume of online purchases and resell the merchandise for financial…
Doc 1st To Get Vaccine
WINNIPEG – Dr. Brian Penner was the first Manitoban to get the new COVID-19 vaccine. He says he’s extremely lucky to be able to get the shot. Penner who works in internal medicine at Health Sciences Centre says he’s grateful he will now be able to keep his intensive care patients safe. He will get…
Possible Exposures/Thursday
WINNIPEG – Here are the most recent possible exposures to COVID-19 in Winnipeg, as provided by provincial public health officials.
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Wednesday, December 16th. Good luck! The $25 million jackpot wasn’t won so Saturday’s draw will rise to $30 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail.
Lotto Max Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto Max winning numbers from Tuesday, December 15th. Good luck! The $32 million jackpot wasn’t won so Friday’s draw will be for $40 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail.
New Home Office Write Off
WINNIPEG – The CRA says those who work from home can claim up to $400 on office expenses. A simplified process now allows employees to claim those expenses as personal income tax deductions when they file for the 2020 tax year if, due to COVID-19 public health measures, they did work at home more than…
Bay Building Committee
WINNIPEG – The City of Winnipeg has formed a committee to decide on what to do with what used to be the Hudson’s Bay Company’s Downtown Winnipeg department store. Mayor Brian Bowman announced the advisory committee tasked with guiding city council on the next steps toward future use of the 600,000 square feet of space…
PM Says Sailor Search Is Over
WINNIPEG – The search for a missing Winnipeg Naval officer off the coast of California is over. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement this morning, saying Master Sailor Duane Earle’s dedication to his country and its values represented the best of what it means to be Canadian, pointing out MS Earle had served with…
V-Day In Manitoba
WINNIPEG – The first doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be injected in Manitoba today. Premier Brian Pallister calls it a small but critical first step in helping to protect those most at risk from COVID-19. This initial round of 900 shots will be given over the next couple days at the University of Manitoba’s…