WINNIPEG, MB – The mantle of leadership rests differently on every shoulder, but on the shoulders of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, it took on a certain grace before his caucus. He was nothing like the persona painted by a media steeped in the rude and arrogant ways of his predecessor, Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Brian Mulroney…
Trump Exempts Canada From Tariffs
WORLD NEWS – President Trump set new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports but exempted Canada and Mexico, in a move that was softer than he previously projected, but still sparked outrage within his party and among trading partners. Conway G. Gittens has more information in this Reuters News video report.
Manitoba Man Charged for Having Sex with Minors
WINNIPEG, MB – RCMP in Oakbank have arrested a 57 year old with multiple sexual assaults on girls as young as seven. Ivan Valintine Cesnik, 57, was arrested by RCMP in Calgary, Alberta and brought to Winnipeg to face charges related to multiple sexual assaults committed on young girls. January 22, 2018, police received a…
OPINION – Fix Things Instead Of Just Talking About It
WINNIPEG, MB – That a wealthy country such as Canada can help a few thousand refugees is a good thing and something of which we can be proud. But it defies logic that the same country tolerates homelessness, children living in third world conditions on reserves and reserves at all, for that matter. How can…
B’Nai Brith Hosts Annual Interfaith Passover Seder
WINNIPEG, MB – B’nai Brith Canada, is bringing people of all faiths together at their 23rd annual Interfaith Model Passover Seder.In conjunction with Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Winnipeg, this traditional Jewish meal is in an environment that is open and friendly. Enjoy a delicious meal as well as reciting passages and songs from the Passover…
New Pop-Up Initiatives In The Works For Downtown Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB – The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is excited to announce new pop-up park initiatives which have recently been launched. A pop-up park could be a sidewalk extension that provides more space and amenities for people using the street and is usually installed on parking lanes and uses few parking spaces. “It is a temporary…
Province Wants to Modernize the Agricultural Crown Lands Leasing Policies
WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba government has launched a consultation focused on agricultural Crown lands, to ensure upcoming policy changes reflect the views of the livestock industry while improving fairness and transparency in the system, Minister Ralph Eichler said in a news release. “This is an important step toward modernizing the agricultural Crown lands leasing…
Participate In The East Fort Garry Walk Bike Study
WINNIPEG, MB – The City of Winnipeg is holding an information session on the East Fort Garry Walk Bike Study. The East Fort Garry Walk Bike project team has developed several proposed strategies for improving livability, safety and walkability in the neighbourhood. They are now inviting the public to an open house to learn more…
Province to Start Work on Lake St. Martin Outlet Channel
WINNIPEG, MB – The province will soon start upgrading the access road for the proposed new, permanent Lake St. Martin outlet channel to greatly enhance the province’s flood management capacity, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler said in a release. “The first phase of this project will involve upgrades to the road that provides construction crews with…
OPINION – Trudeau Government Dividing Canadians by Race
WINNIPEG, MB – The increasing use of the term ‘racialized’ by the Trudeau government shows they are doubling down on destructive identity politics, and seeking to divide Canadians by race in pursuit of selfish political advantage. Click play for more on this from Spencer…