WINNIPEG, MB. – Many of the Manitoba Bison teams are having a great season so far, the two selected as the Athletes of the Week play a role in the teams success. Female Athlete of the Week is Winnipeg native, Teagan Turner. The Bison track and field teams have been ranked in the latest U…
Three Men Arrested for Robbing Cottages in Powerview Area
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Powerview RCMP located and arrested three men on robbery charges after Traverse Bay break and enters. An alarm at a cottage in the Traverse Bay area that went off on Sunday, January 14, at approximately 6:15 am, alerted Powerview RCMP to a break and enter. When RCMP arrived on scene they…
Winnipeg EPC Approves Sale Of Vimy Arena for Recovery Centre
WINNIPEG, MB. – The City Councils Executive Policy Committee approved the sale of Vimy Arena, the desired location of the Bruce Oak Recovery Centre. The next big step is to obtain approval of Winnipeg City Council of which two-thirds majority is required to pass. The Vimy Arena property would be sold for $1 to Manitoba…
Improved Support for Victims of Sexual Violence in Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB. – Dollars from the Canada’s Victim Fund will be used and many other new programs will be implemented by the province to improve support for survivors of sexual violence said Minister Heather Stefanson in a news release. “The Manitoba government continues to look for ways to better support survivors of sexual violence, whether…
Red Tape Awareness Week is Coming
WINNIPEG, MB. – CFIB’s ninth annual Red Tape Awareness Week, from January 22-26, is showing the cost and impact of excessive regulation and congratulating those working to reduce red tape. “Every time we survey our members, red tape is one of their top concerns,” said CFIB executive vice-president Laura Jones. “Red Tape Awareness Week is…
Province Selects Group to Oversee Implementation of Look North Action Plan
WINNIPEG, MB. – A northern steering committee has been established to help co-ordinate and oversee the next steps and implementation of the Look North Report and Action Plan for Manitoba’s Northern Economy, Minister Jeff Wharton announced in Flin Flon at a meeting with community and local business leaders. “Look North represents the beginning of a…
Province Announces Improvements to AgriInsurance
BRANDON, MB. – Manitoba farmers will continue to benefit from expanded, comprehensive coverage through AgriInsurance in the upcoming year, Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced together. “The Government of Canada is committed to providing responsive programs that support our farmers in Manitoba,” said MacAulay. “The improved coverage and protection…
Winnipeg Goldeye Wes Darvill Becomes an LA Dodger
WINNIPEG, MB. – Early in the 2016 American Association baseball season, Wes Darvill was struggling at the plate. The veteran professional from Langley, B.C., either couldn’t get comfortable in the batter’s box or could get accustomed to the pitching at the independent level. As the season went along, Darvill got his game together and finished…
Manitoba Joins Canadian Agricultural Partnership
WINNIPEG, MB. – A multilateral agreement was reached by Manitoba and the Government of Canada that will implement a new five-year agricultural policy called the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This agreement is the first step needed to establish the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in Manitoba, ensuring farmers, agri-processors, researchers and other stakeholders can access related programs and…
VIDEO – A Look at The Real Canada – US Border
Video of the Day – We enjoy sharing the lighter side of life with you through videos. Please share them with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. In today’s video, a look at the bizarre border between Canada and the United States. Our guess? They could never build a wall along that border. Click play…