Listen to the Top Five Trending News Stories in Winnipeg – CLICK HERE. CHEVELDAYOFF SPOTTED HAWKING JETS TICKETS Ken Cheveldayoff was spotted holding a sign selling tickets outside Bell MTS Place before Game 5 of the Western Conference final on Sunday. He says his friends called at the last minute to say they couldn’t make…
You May Have to Hold it, Province Considers Rest Stop Cuts
WINNIPEG — Finding a place to stop and answer nature’s call along Manitoba’s highways could soon be a bit more challenging. The provincial government is considering whether to close some highway rest areas where toilets are freely available throughout tourist season. Drivers seeking a restroom, or simply a place to pull off and rest, would…
Company Pulls Out of Northern Manitoba Rail Line
WINNIPEG — A company that announced a surprise bid earlier this month to revive a troubled rail line in northern Manitoba has pulled out. iChurchill accuses the federal government of not taking its bid seriously and of focusing on a competing bid that includes many of the communities in the region. Severe flooding a year…
New Mental Health and Addiction Plan to Address Service Gaps
WINNIPEG – A new mental health and addictions strategic plan was introduced by the province outlining a path to enhancing access to quality services, increasing co-ordination through community mobilization hubs and improving use of technology to ensure a seamless continuum of services, Minister Kelvin Goertzen said in a release. “This strategy offers a fresh start…
Top 5 Trending News Stories Over the Last 24 Hours
Listen to the Top 5 Trending News Stories in Winnipeg CLICK HERE; TWO-YEAR-OLD DIES AFTER BEING STRUCK IN DRIVEWAY A 2-year-old girl died after being hit by a vehicle in her driveway Sunday night in the RM of La Broquerie. Police said the initial investigation has determined that the child was struck by a vehicle…
2-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Struck in Driveway
WINNIPEG – A 2-year-old girl died after being hit by a vehicle in her driveway Sunday night in the RM of La Broquerie. Emergency Medical Services personnel provided medical assistance to a 2-year-old girl who was taken to hospital where she died from her injuries. Police said the initial investigation has determined that the child…
Winnipeg Man Dies in Boating Collision
WINNIPEG – A 40-year-old Winnipeg man died in a boating accident on the Lee River Sunday afternoon. Lac du Bonnet RCMP respond to a fatal boating collision in the noon hour on Sunday near the Cape Coppermine boat launch on the Lee River in the RM of Lac du Bonnet. Emergency Medical Services personnel provided…
23-Year-Old Woman Dies After Stabbing in Flin Flon
WINNIPEG – A 22-year-old woman is in hospital in stable condition and a 23-year-old woman died after being stabbed early Saturday morning. Flin Flon RCMP said they responded to an altercation that was where the two women were stabbed on Bellevue Avenue. The first victim, a 23-year-old woman from Flin Flon, was taken to hospital…
Manitoba Stepping to Help BC Fight Flooding
WINNIPEG – The Province informed the Government of British Columbia that Manitoba stands willing to provide any required flood-fighting equipment to help fight record high flood waters in the Interior region. Minister Ron Schuler said in a news release, “The people of Manitoba know just how devastating floods can be, and we will be working…
Barbara Bowes is New Chair of Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council
WINNIPEG – Business woman, Barbara Bowes, has been appointed chair of the Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council (MWAC). “I look forward to the insight and guidance Barbara Bowes will bring in her new role and we will benefit greatly from the wisdom and experience she brings,” said Minister Rochelle Squires in a news release. “Manitobans will…