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WINNIPEG – Several people and a new chairperson have been appointed by Manitoba Justice to the Manitoba Criminal Code Review Board (CCRB). Michael Mercury, QC, from Winnipeg, is appointed as chair of the CCRB. He is a retired partner from former firm Aikins, MacAulay and Thorvaldson, now MLT Aikins, and practised general law, civil litigation,…

WINNIPEG – The Government has lifted the annual liquor ban in provincial campgrounds for this May long weekend. Minister Rochelle Squires said, “We know Manitobans love to get out and enjoy the great outdoors whenever possible, so we want to make this change and allow adults the opportunity to responsibly enjoy their experience at our…

MAN IN 30’S SHOT IN WINNIPEG Winnipeg Police are investigating the shooting of a man shot near the Health Sciences Centre Tuesday morning. The man, believed to be in his 30’s, was taken to hospital where he remains in critical condition at this time. BODY PULLED FROM RED RIVER IDENTIFIED AS MISSING BOATER Sunday afternoon…

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Metis Federation says it is taking the province to court in a dispute over planned hydro projects. Metis federation president David Chartrand met today with Minister of Crown Services Cliff Cullen and Manitoba Hydro to discuss a deal between the federation and Manitoba Hydro. In March, Premier Brian Pallister quashed a…

WINNIPEG – Last Friday night RCMP in Steinbach impound two motorcycles they caught travelling at 202 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone on Highway 52 between La Broquerie and Steinbach in the RM of La Broquerie. Mounties fined a 21-year-old man from Steinbach $1385. He was also issued a Serious Offence Notice, and had his…

WINNIPEG – PK Trading Inc. is recalling Jongga brand Kimchi Ramen dried soup mix from the marketplace because it may contain milk which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to milk should not consume the recalled product . The recall affects all product where milk is not noted on the label…

SELKIRK – The the Selkirk Team for At-Risk Teens (START) program received $50,000 Monday from the Government of Manitoba. The (START) program, co-ordinates social service agencies, police and community organizations to prevent crime and support at-risk youth and their families, Minister Heather Stefanson said in a release. Last year, START worked with 47 clients with…

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba government−commissioned report on addiction services is being criticized after a recommendation to open a safe injection drug site was deleted. A draft of the long−awaited report reviewing addictions and mental health was released to the media Monday morning and included a recommendation for a safe injection site in Winnipeg. When the…