WINNIPEG – More CoVid-19 help for business in this province. Premier Brian Pallister says the Workers’ Compensation Board is returning a $37 million dollar surplus to businesses. Jonathan Alward, head of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business in Manitoba says it’s great news and it’ll help many small business owners save on payroll costs so…
UNIVERSITY CUTS COMING
WINNIPEG – The province is asking colleges and universities to look at temporary layoffs to help the fight against CoVid-19. According to a memo, the cuts could be as high as 30 per cent. And the same thing is being asked of crown corporations and others who get money from the Manitoba government. The memo…
RED PEAKS IN EMERSON
WINNIPEG – The province says the Red River has peaked in Emerson, Letellier and St. Jean Baptiste. According to Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler, the peak is expected today or tomorrow in Morris and St. Adolphe. And with the help of the Floodway, Winnipeg should see the peak tomorrow or Wednesday at between 19 and 19.3…
SCHOOL LAYOFFS
WINNIPEG – With all schools closed because of CoVid-19, I guess it was just a matter of time. No layoffs yet at the Winnipeg School Division. But two other divisions in the province have announced layoffs. Pembina Trails and Interlake have both temporarily laid off staff, including education assistants and bus drivers.
MGEU WANTS WORKERS REDEPLOYED
WINNIPEG – While the province is talking about cutting back the hours of it’s workers during the CoVid-19 pandemic, at least one union leader is wondering why her members can’t be redeployed to other jobs. The head of the Manitoba Government Employees’ Union Michelle Gawronsky was one of almost two dozen union bosses on a…
BUSTED GOING FAST
WINNIPEG – Manitoba RCMP caught two drivers going way too fast on the TransCanada Highway this week. Early Wednesday morning, a tipster reported seeing the cars weaving in and out of traffic. A 19 year old man is charged with going 166 kilometers an hour. He didn’t have a licence. His fine is $1,081. The…
STONY GUARD HURT
WINNIPEG – A Correctional Officer at Stony Mountain Institution is recovering after being attacked by an inmate. The guard’s neck was slashed with a sharp homemade weapon. He was taken to hospital, treated and released. The RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating but a suspect has been identified.
MENTAL HEALTH HELP
WINNIPEG – Premier Brian Pallister got emotional when he announced new online help for Manitobans struggling with anxiety during this CoVid-19 pandemic. The province will spend $4.5 million on an internet-based mental health program to address coronavirus stress. The free and confidential program is guided by professional therapists and you can access it at http://www.manitoba.ca/covid19/
PALLISTER’S NEW POWERS
WINNIPEG – Premier Brian Pallister and his government have more power after passing new legislation. The laws make it easier to deal with the CoVid-19 pandemic. The province can prohibit travel to, from or in any given area through the chief public health officer. The Tories can also set fixed prices for basic goods and…
BEEKEEPERS WORRIED
WINNIPEG – Because of CoVid-19 travel restrictions, temporary foreign workers may not arrive on time or at all and local beekeepers are worried production could get cut in half. Some workers have arrived with the help of Global Affairs and the Canadian Honey Council but there are many more needed.