WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is asking the RCMP to investigate accusations that hydro development in northern Manitoba decades ago led to sexual abuse of Indigenous women. The allegations are contained in a report from the province’s arm’s−length Clean Environment Commission, which held hearings earlier this year on the effects of energy development. The report…
Two Men Already on Parole Arrested for Robbery
WINNIPEG – Police arrested and charged two men Monday who robbed a 33-year-old man on Cumberland Avenue. A 33-year-old male victim told police two male suspects had robbed him of his mobile phone around 2:30 AM. The man suffered minor injuries, but declined medical treatment. Police managed to locate and arrest the two suspects. One…
Lamont Calling on Minister Squires to Resign
WINNIPEG – Dougald Lamont, MLA for St. Boniface and Leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party is calling for the resignation of Rochelle Squires, Minister for Sustainable Development. A release from the Manitoba Liberal Party said Minister Squires should resign for withholding a report that showed elevated levels of toxic metals in a St. Boniface neighbourhood,…
The Hidden Dangers of Popular Painkillers
Despite their widespread use, many people remain unaware of the potential side effects of popular painkillers. The term “analgesic” normally refers to drugs used to provide pain relief. There are prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and natural remedies with analgesic properties. All can be effective, but the use of pharmaceuticals can have serious consequences. Corticosteroids Doctors…
Berezanska & Leipsic Appointed to University of Winnipeg Board
The Province has named two new members and re-appointed two members to the board of regents of the University of Winnipeg. Greg Leipsic, of Winnipeg, has been appointed to the board as a member. Leipsic is the president and CEO of Junior Achievement Manitoba, a not-for-profit organization that educates people about business. He previously served…
Winnipeg Inflation Rate Increases
OTTAWA — Canada’s national annual inflation rate was 3.0 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says. The agency also released rates for major cities, but cautioned that figures may have fluctuated widely because they are based on small statistical samples (previous month in brackets): — St. John’s, N.L.: 2.4 per cent (2.0) — Charlottetown−Summerside: 3.6…
21-Year-Old Man Found Dead Lying on Highway 59
SELKIRK – RCMP from Selkirk are asking for the public’s help after the discovery of a man’s body on Highway 59. Police said on Sunday morning at 2:30 AM they found the body of a man lying on the northbound lane of Highway 59 near Provincial Road 304 in the RM of St. Clements after…
Tina Fontaine’s Family Healing Together – “Four of a Dozen kids Will Not Make It”
WINNIPEG — Melissa Stevenson was just starting her career 18 years ago when a summer position at the Indigenous Family Centre in Winnipeg connected her to a youngster named Tina Fontaine. The social worker quickly became close with Tina and about a dozen other young kids who came to the program. “The family centre in…
Winnipeg Man Says Vandalism Caused by Bernier Tweet
WINNIPEG — A leader in Winnipeg’s Pakistani community says a city park whose name drew the ire of a Quebec MP has been vandalized. Rashid Ahmed says a sign at Jinnah Park was sawed off from the bottom and that the city later took the sign away entirely. Earlier this week, Conservative MP Maxime Bernier…
Kyle Pachkowsky Wanted by Selkirk RCMP
SELKIRK – RCMP in Selkirk are asking the public’s help locating Kyle Pachkowsky. Pachkowsky, 32-years-old, is wanted by RCMP for Uttering Threats, Assault, Break and Enter, and Theft. Police believe Pachkowsky may possibly be in Sekirk or Powerview. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Pachkowsky is asked to call Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-1222 or…