WINNIPEG, MB – A 22-year-old man’s wife called police after she saw him loading a gun in their home, she was able to escape, but without her child. RCMP said a woman called stating that she saw a man, her husband, loading a firearm in their home on March 10, around 11:00 AM. She was…
Province Takes Modern Approach to Economic Development
WINNIPEG, MB. – A new report has been released by the Manitoba Government designed to help modernize the the province’s economic development strategies. The Framework for Economic Alignment and Growth report charts a renewed and focused path for a thriving economy, Premier Brian Pallister said. “When we formed government, we inherited an outdated and unfocused…
Downtown Winnipeg Safety
WINNIPEG, MB – Mayor Brian Bowman recently announced an increase in funding and collaboration for our downtown BIZ Watch Ambassadors, along with the West End and Exchange BIZ Patrols, and Bear Clan. Not only was the increase significant, but it also recognized the individuals, neighbourhoods, business organizations and systems that are currently working together to…
McEwen Team to Part Ways at End of Season
WINNIPEG, MB – After 11 years together, one of Manitoba’s most successful curling rinks will be parting ways. In a release sent out by their team on Tuesday, Mike McEwen’s Fort Rouge Curling Club rink has decided to call it quits at the end of the 2017/18 season. Skip McEwen, third B.J. Neufeld, second Matt…
Why You Need a Voice And Tone Guide For Your Business
WINNIPEG, MB – Whether you’re a mom-and-pop shop or an enterprise-level organization, determining who you’re talking to and how you want to talk to them is essential for long-term success, sales, and growth. However, even the most established businesses can have a hard time figuring out how their written content should sound, never mind being…
Largest Tax Cut in Manitoba History
WINNIPEG, MB. – The 2018 budget for the Manitoba Government introduces tax cuts for individuals and business, record spending in health, education and families, and a dramatically reduced deficit, Finance Minister Cameron Friesen said today. It will also include reduced ambulance fees, investment in climate and green plan and funding for over 700 new child-care…
Manitoba’s March Unsung Hero’s
WINNIPEG, MB – Each month we take a moment to feature and thank unsung hero’s in our community. These are everyday people who make a difference in Winnipeg and Manitoba. Kevin and Brian Twomey The Twomey family have been an integral part of the Winnipeg mosaic for as long as anyone can remember. Owners of…
Multiple Tips Help RCMP Make Arrest in Rash of Robberies
WINNIPEG, MB – RCMP in Killarney are giving the public all the credit in the capture and arrest of a 29 year old on a robbery spree. RCMP were informed of an abandoned vehicle parked in front of a home in Cartwright around 2:35 AM on March 9th. The home owner who called also told…
New Strategy to Help End Crime
WINNIPEG, MB – A new criminal justice system modernization strategy has been developed by the Manitoba government that will help end cycles of crime, create safer communities and ensure timely access to justice for Manitobans “Over the last decade, our province has seen high crime and incarceration rates, little focus on reducing cycles of crime…
OPINION – Unleashing the power of Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB – Whenever we have started out with the premise that government needs to lure industry to the province, we have ended up losing our shirts. The successful and long-term enterprises have been those that saw an opportunity and seized it. Government needs to get out of the way. It can help by removing…