WINNIPEG, MB – “As China calls themselves a “near-arctic nation,” they are making moves to expand trade routes and infrastructure in the north. Many are concerned that a military build-up by China in the arctic isn’t far behind. Meanwhile, Canada’s armed forces have been starved of funding, and our nation has almost no military presence…
The True North Youth Foundation’s Project 11 Receives a $10,000 Grant
WINNIPEG, MB – The True North Youth Foundation (TNYF) received a $10,000 grant from the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund during the first ever P11 Mental Wellness Summit. Introduced in 2015 in memory of Manitoba Moose and Winnipeg Jets player Rick Rypien, Project 11 is a preventative cross-curricular program centred around helping students in grades…
Multiple Snowmobile Thefts in La Salle Area
WINNIPEG, MB – Headingley RCMP are investigating snowmobile thefts and attempts in the La Salle area. Early Thursday, February 1, morning RCMP received a call from a homeowner in La Salle, about an encounter he had just had in his garage. The homeowner told police he heard noises in his garage and went to check.…
DOW Suffer Biggest Drop Since 2016
BUSINESS NEWS – All three major U.S. stock indexes tumbled Friday with the Dow seeing its worst percentage drop since June 2016 as climbing bond yields prompted a selloff in equities. The climbing bond yields slammed Wall Street. Fred Katayama has more information in this Reuters News video report.
RCMP Investigate a Homicide in Pukatawagan Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB – Pukatawagan RCMP have a 32-year-old man in custody after police discover a body at a home in the community. Early this morning, February 2, around 5:20 am, RCMP responded to a report of an unresponsive male at a home in Pukatawagan. There they found a 32-year-old male who was taken to the…
The 9th Annual Manitoba Bisons Track and Field Meet is This Weekend
WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba Bisons fifth ranked men’s and tenth ranked women’s track and field teams are hosting a two-day track and field meet is this Friday and Saturday at the James Daly field-house. This is the ninth annual meet hosted by the Bisons that will start Feb. 2 from 7 p.m. to approximately…
Wins This Weekend puts Both Bisons Basketball Team’s in the Playoff’s
WINNIPEG, MB – Both, women’s and men’s Manitoba Bison’s basketball team’s are looking to win their way into playoff spots this weekend. The women, who are hoping to make their first playoff appearance, are playing their last games of the regular season on the road at the Fraser Valley Cascades February 2 and 3. The…
The Manitoba Flood Outlook is Positive
WINNIPEG, MB – The province said the risk of spring flooding across most of Manitoba remains low at present, but that could change according to Minister, Ron Schuler. “As Manitobans know, weather conditions in our province can change on a moment’s notice. Our government will remain ready to act if heavy winter precipitation, a fast…
Machete Used to Steal a Sweater in Selkirk
WINNIPEG, MB – The Selkirk RCMP have arrested and charged a 17-year-old with armed robbery for a sweater. The robbery reportedly took place January 27, on Sveinson Street in Selkirk. The robbery victim explained that he had arranged, through the Letgo App, to sell his “Bathing APE” hoodie sweater for $1000. The victim and the…
Castro’s Oldest Son Takes Own Life After Battle With Depression
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – Fidel Castro Diaz-Balart – the eldest son of the late Cuban revolutionary leader – has committed suicide after months of treatment for depression. Lucy Fielder has more information in this Reuters News video report.