WINNIPEG – The province says it doesn’t know why dead fish showed up on the shores of Lake Winnipeg last month. Wildlife and Fisheries tested the dead carp but nothing unusual was found, no viruses were detected. Experts say it’s possible that the fish simply got caught on the shore when the ice melted this…
New Tool For Police
WINNIPEG – Police in Manitoba will soon be able to deal better with people in need of mental health help. This new tool connects officers with the health care system so they know the best approach. Winnipeg police have used it more than four thousand times in just over a year and apprehension rates are…
CoVid-19 Emergency Extended
WINNIPEG – The province has extended the CoVid-19 state of emergency. The extension kicked in at four o’clock this afternoon and runs for another 30 days. A state of emergency allows the government to take quick action to support Manitobans when they need it most. The state of emergency was first declared on March 20th…
Funnel Clouds Spotted
WINNIPEG – Funnels clouds were seen near Letellier and Dauphin yesterday. They were part of a summer storm that dropped over 60 millimetres of rain in some areas of south-central Manitoba. There were also high winds, peaking at over 100 kilometres and hour. No one was hurt but there were a few reports of minor…
Manitoba Jobs Returning
WINNIPEG – The unemployment rates for June are out. In Manitoba, the joblessness improved to 10.1 per cent. That’s down from 11.2 in May. This province leads the country in student employment and saw an increase of 28,900 in overall employment from May to June. “Thanks to the efforts of all Manitobans and based on…
Zebra Mussels On The Move
WINNIPEG – Zebra mussels have turned up in a body of water north of Lake Winnipeg. The province says they’ve been found in Sipiwesk Lake which is part of the Nelson River where this invasive species was first detected almost a year ago. Boat owners are reminded to check for zebra mussels to try and…
$1,123 Speeding Ticket
WINNIPEG – RCMP have handed out another whopper of a speeding ticket for $1,123. This one goes to a 22 year old BC man who was going 192 kilometres an hour in a 110 zone. He was busted on the Trans-Canada Highway near Portage la Prairie. The officers who pulled him over say it was…
Pallister Breaks CoVid-19 Rule
WINNIPEG – Manitoba premier Brian Pallister has failed to wear a face mask at Toronto’s airport on his way home from a business trip. Masks have been mandatory at all times at Pearson International for over a month. Photos showed up on social media of Pallister talking to federal Tory leader Andrew Scheer who also…
$150M For Manitoba Highways
WINNIPEG – Infrastructure minister Ron Schuler says the province is investing $150 million to resurface more than 240 kilometres of roadways. “Our government is committed to improving Manitoba’s transportation infrastructure to ensure the safe and reliable flow of both people and goods,” said Schuler. “Investing in our highways supports economic growth and will have a…
2 Dead, Trucker Charged
WINNIPEG – Two people are dead after a terrible crash on Highway two just east of Fannystelle yesterday. Carman RCMP say seven vehicles were stopped at a construction zone when a truck slammed into them from behind. A seven year old Winnipeg girl and 61 year old man from the RM of St. Andrews were…