WINNIPEG – Students and professionals can now access online learning resources on prenatal and child development free. The Science of Early Child Development, SECD for short, includes regularly updated living textbooks and modules that offer current research and links to practice through a convenient online platform, accessible via computer, tablet and smartphone. “We are making…
“That bend in the road changed my life” – RCMP officer recalls fatal collision
WINNIPEG – On February 14, 2018, just before 5:30 pm, Cst. Adam Reid of the Minnedosa RCMP was driving southbound on Highway 10 when he noticed that road conditions were starting to deteriorate and roads were becoming icy. “As we rounded the second bend south of town, I observed snow kick up from the shoulder…
White-Nose Syndrome in Bats Confirmed in Manitoba
WINNIPEG – The first case of white-nose syndrome in bats in Manitoba has been identified after testing confirmed the disease has been found in bats in the Lake St. George area. Manitoba Sustainable Development said in a release, that there is no known health risk to people, but the public is being asked not to…
Impaired Drivers Beware – RoadWatch Begins Now
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Public Insurance and Police across Manitoba will launch the RoadWatch program, which has helped take nearly 2,000 impaired drivers off the road, today. The RoadWatch program, now in it’s 20th year, supplements existing police enforcement and allows police to increase their presence on Manitoba streets and highways, particularly on holiday weekends. In…
Hot Eats Winnipeg – Across the Board Game Café
WINNIPEG, MB. – Across the Board Game Café is a unique style of restaurant in Winnipeg’s Exchange District where friends can gather for a meal and game night. This is their second location, and it is situated in an absolutely stunning room with soaring ceilings, chandeliers and two walls of windows. Cheerfully adorning a number…
Escape Clause Horse of the Year
WINNIPEG – It’s unlikely this was unsuspected — and that means even to casual racing fans who go out to Assiniboia Downs only once or twice a year. Manitoba-bred filly Escape Clause was honoured twice at the annual HBPA/CTHS Awards Banquet at the Finish Line Banquet Hall last Friday. Not was only was Escape Clause…
Gas Prices Could Rise 5 to 7 Cents per Litre in Manitoba
CALGARY — Motorists in many parts of Canada are expected to see rising gasoline prices as they fire up their vehicles for road adventures on the Victoria Day long weekend. But price direction will vary across the nation, said fuel market analyst Dan McTeague of GasBuddy.com, with prices rising in Ontario, the Maritimes, Manitoba and…
Legislation Introduced to Ban Spotlight Hunting at Night
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has introduced legislation to ban hunting with spotlights at night. The bill would ban the practice in southern Manitoba, except for Indigenous people who are granted a permit. They will only be able to hunt in a specific area. It also bans hunting at night in northern Manitoba, but Indigenous…
What an Opener!
WINNIPEG – Last year’s runner-up in the Assiniboia Downs jockey standings had an interesting, if not semi-successful Opening Day at the track on Sunday. Granted, Adolfo Morales didn’t pick up a win, but on Day 1, he finished second once and third twice as he ended up in the money in three of his four…
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VERDICT EXPECTED IN WINNIPEG LETTER−BOMB CASE A Winnipeg man is expected to find out today if he will be found guilty of sending letter bombs to his former wife and two lawyers. A judge is to hand down a verdict against Guido Amsel on charges that include attempted murder and aggravated assault. Amsel was arrested…