WINNIPEG, MB. – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is disappointed with the government’s last-minute release of new income sprinkling rules for private corporations, and is calling on Ottawa to delay implementation until January 1, 2019. “It is extremely concerning to see the federal government drop this lump of coal during the busiest season…
These Men are Wanted by Manitoba RCMP – Do you Know Them?
WINNIPEG, MB. – Manitoba RCMP have released several photos on suspects wanted in connection with Break-Ins. On Friday, November 24, this year around 3:45 am, Carman RCMP received a call about an alarm being set off at the gas bar in Elm Creek. Police arrived and discovered the back door had been forced open and…
Tim Feduniw New Boss at Manitoba Restaurant & Foodservice Association
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association (MRFA) announced the appointment of Tim Feduniw as the association’s new executive director. Feduniw brings nearly 30 years of progressive business and community leadership to the role and is a passionate and respected voice within business, government and academic circles provincewide. Most recently a senior manager…
Job Vacancies Reach New Heights in Canada
WINNIPEG, MB. – The combination of a growing economy and a dearth of skilled workers has created a labour shortage of approximately 361,700 jobs—the highest number of unfilled private sector jobs ever recorded in Canada—according to the Q3 2017 Help Wanted report, released today by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Nationally, the corresponding…
Monarch Industries First to be Recognized by Made Safe
WINNIPEG, MB. – Monarch Industries has become one of the first companies in Manitoba to be SAFE Work Certified by Made Safe. In addition, Monarch’s Winkler operation is the first foundry in the province to achieve certification. Made Safe Executive Director Neal Curry today presented Monarch Industries COO Mitch Tetreault and Director of Foundry Operations…
Meeting Tonight for Proposed Flooding Solution
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba Government has a solution for Red River flooding for the area north of Morris and is holding a meeting tonight. The new proposed solution for Manitoba’s main route to the United States during a significant flood will help ensure a safe route for people and the movement of goods during…
Manitoba RCMP Checkstop Results Not Good
WINNIPEG, MB. – The annual Holiday Checkstop program is not off to a good start, charges made in week one of this year compared to last are up. In the first 10 days Manitoba RCMP say 50 people have been charged with Impaired driving offences. The highest blood/alcohol reading was 340 mgs% which is more…
Government is Handing Out $2.6 Million in Grants
WINNIPEG, MB. – The province will be providing more than $2.6 million in grants to projects for non-profit and community-led organizations, community-driven neighbourhood revitalization, and local community development projects, Minister Jeff Wharton announced yesterday. “These are important investments that build and revitalize our communities,” said Wharton. “Our government is committed to working with our community…
Scott Taylor Talks with Emma Parker of Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB. – Emma Parker’s dad, Will, was one of the best basketball players ever to don a Wesmen uniform. So it begs the question: Why volleyball? “I just like volleyball better,” said Emma with a laugh. “I just found basketball to be super intense. It’s very hard. And because I played all 40 minutes…
Lisa Marie Donkey is Missing
THOMPSON, MB. – The Thompson RCMP are asking for your help locating women who has been missing since last Thursday as they are concerned for your well being. Police said that on December 8, shortly after 5:00 pm, they received a report that Lisa Marie Donkey was missing. She was last seen on December 7,…