TORONTO, ON – At the Polar Bear Affair gala last night in Toronto, an event held to raise funds for Polar Bears International’s conservation efforts, Kevin Spreekmeester, PBI’s chairman of the board announced a major gift of $1 million from Dani Reiss, President & CEO of Canada Goose. The funds will support the building of…
Winnipeg Saves $1.9 Million Refurbishing Spreader Trucks
WINNIPEG, MB – The City of Winnipeg saved money and more by refurbishing their spreader trucks. The City saved $1.9 million by refurbishing seventeen sand spreader trucks. The refurbishment also reduces our carbon footprint by not purchasing newly manufactured truck bodies and it was good for local business because the project was completed by City…
Province Approves $30 Million for Health Care Facility Improvements
WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba government has approved more than 120 projects across the province with funding totalling nearly $30 million to ensure health-care facilities are properly maintained. “It’s important that we regularly invest in the maintenance of our health-care system to make sure repairs are done and the most up-to-date equipment is used to…
Body of Woman Found on Roadside
WINNIPEG, MB – RCMP from Yellowhead are investigating suspicious death after the discover of a woman’s body on Provincial Road 354. RCMP received a call on Monday, February 26 from a person who saw an unresponsive 40-year-old woman in the ditch along Provincial Road 354, south of Oak River, Manitoba. EMS were first on the…
Manitoba Opens the Door Ride-Sharing Services
WINNIPEG, MB – Provincial Government makes it easier for ride-share companies to operate in Manitoba with changes to a host of regulations. The amendments made to the Vehicle Registration Regulation and the Driver Licensing Regulation to support The Local Vehicles for Hire Act, which takes effect March 1. “We made a commitment to modernize Manitoba’s…
Manitoba Agrees to Clean Growth & Climate Change
WINNIPEG, MB – Manitoba joins the federal government’s Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change “I’m thrilled to have Manitoba join Canada’s clean growth and climate change plan. It’s great to see Manitoba’s commitment to climate action, including pricing pollution – which is a key component of any credible climate plan. The environment and…
IKEA Recall – Possible Contamination from Mice
WINNIPEG, MB – IKEA brand Marshmallow candy is being recalled. The Ikea brand Marshmallow candy (GODIS PÅSKKYCKLING) recall from the marketplace is due to possible contamination from mice infestation. There is a chance these products may contain harmful bacteria. You should not consume the recalled product described below. These products have been sold from Ikea…
2018 Federal Budget: Slightly Less Bad for Small Business
WINNIPEG, MB – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reported today that the 2018 federal budget may be somewhat less harmful than originally expected, but will not improve the overall health or competitiveness of the nation’s entrepreneurs. PASSIVE INVESTMENTS “While we compliment the government for rethinking its plans for taxing passive investments, it remains…
Canada-Manitoba Job Grants Help 3,600 Workers
WINNIPEG, MB – Nearly 3,600 workers at 163 Manitoba companies are receiving valuable skills training through the latest round of Canada-Manitoba Job Grants. So far this fiscal year, Manitoba workers have benefited from approximately $8 million, a combination of the $4.7-million investment from the governments of Canada and Manitoba and $3.2 million in private-sector contributions.…
RCMP Charge 23 Year Old With Attempted Murder
WINNIPEG, MB – Thompson RCMP have charged a 23 year old with attempted murder after discovering an injured male. Thompson RCMP received a report of a serious injury at a home on Friday night. When officers arrived, a 27-year-old male from Thompson was suffering from a deep cut to his upper body that was caused…