WINNIPEG, MB – Every year the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce acknowledges the success of businesses and the people with the Spirit of Winnipeg Awards. The Chamber will hold the 9th annual Spirit of Winnipeg Awards, a gala event celebrating businesses and organizations that improve the vitality, energy and prosperity of our city on March 9th.…
Winnipeg Goldeyes Radio Show is Back on The Air
WINNIPEG, MB – Tje Winnipeg Goldeyes radio show, The Inside Pitch, is back on the air this Wednesday, January 31st at 7:00 p.m. on 93.7 FM CJNU. The guests that have been lined-up for January includes Goldeyes’ manager Rick Forney, hitting coach Tom Vaeth, Wichita Wingnuts’ manager Brent Clevlen, and American Association Executive Director Josh…
Province Launches a Land use and Development Tool
WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba government has launched a new land use and development web application, Minister Jeff Wharton announced. “Our government is committed to reducing red tape and streamlining development processes for local municipalities and planning districts,” said Wharton. “Land use planning is an integral part of building healthy, thriving and sustainable communities. This…
Canadian Small Business Group Pleased with NAFTA Progress
WINNIPEG, MB – The latest rounds of NAFTA negotiations wrapped up today in Montreal with a renewed sense of encouragement says, The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, along with her American and Mexican counterparts announced, at a press conference this morning, the conclusion of a new chapter on…
Manitoba Will Allow for Testing and Use of Autonomous Vehicles on Provincial Roads
WINNIPEG, MB -The Manitoba government will bring forward legislative amendments which would allow for testing and use of autonomous vehicles on provincial highways, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler said in a press release. “The rapid technological advances being achieved by carmakers in regards to autonomous vehicles must be met by legislation allowing for their use in…
Winnipegosis RCMP Charge a 25-Year-Old with Manslaughter
WINNIPEG, MB – RCMP in Winnipegosis have charged 25-year-old Spencer Sumner from Fairford, Manitoba with manslaughter. RCMP said they received several calls about a disturbance last Friday, January 26, in the evening around 11:30 pm. When officers arrived they found two men on scene. One of the men was dead. The victim, a 37-year-old male,…
34-Year-Old Man Charged with Second Degree
WINNIPEG, MB – Island Lake RCMP have charged Jonathan Wood, 34, with with Second Degree Murder. Early Sunday, January 28, around 12:15 am, police learned of a female who was taken to the St. Theresa Point Nursing Station. When she arrived at the Nursing Station, the woman was pronounced dead. RCMP said their investigation revealed…
Manitoba Racer to Compete in Spain with Championship Winning Race Team
WINNIPEG, MB – A Manitoba professional race car driver has come along way from his days back on the farm. Manitoba born farm kid, David Richert, will be given a chance to experience a powerful Le Mans Prototype race car at a circuit in Spain next week. Richert will drive Inter Europol Competition’s 420 horsepower…
Fatal Accident Involving a Pick-Up and Semi Near Carman
WINNIPEG, MB – Saturday evening around 5:00 PM, Carman RCMP respond to fatal accident involving a pick-up and a semi-truck. The accident, involving two-vehicles, happened at Road 32 North and Road 28 West, in the RM of Dufferin, Manitoba, south of Carman. RCMP said in a news release, the initial investigation has shown that a…
Sesame Seeds Recalled Possible Salmonella
BUSINESS NEWS – If you have recently purchased HelloFRESH brand sesame seeds, do not eat them due to possible salmonella. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued the recall warning Friday has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the agency’s food safety investigation. HelloFresh is recalling the HelloFRESH…