WINNIPEG – About 50 people showed up last night for the #TimesUpNygard protest outside Peter Nygard’s flagship store on Notre Dame Avenue.. Rally organizers say it was time to stand up against sexual violence and misogyny. The demonstration comes as there’s a stay of proceedings in a class action lawsuit by 57 women against Nygard.…
Mandatory Masks @ U Of M
WINNIPEG – Face masks are now mandatory at the University of Manitoba. Masks must be worn in all indoor common areas on campus. Masks aren’t required in individual offices and they can be removed in classrooms as long an social distancing is happening. The U of M says it’ll give all students, faculty and staff…
Patio Program Extended
WINNIPEG – The city is extending its temporary patio program. These patios were permitted in May so restaurants could reopen with outdoor dining. The program will continue until October 13th. 62 temporary patios have been registered at city hall.
Radio & TV COVID Closures
WINNIPEG – The Canadian Association of Broadcasters says COVID-19 could force radio and television stations to close. Up to 40 local TV outlets and as many as 200 radio stations might have to shut down over the next few years because of financial pressures caused by the pandemic. The CAB says advertising revenues in radio…
O’Toole Ready For Election
WINNIPEG – New Conservative leader Erin O’Toole says he’ll work with the Liberal minority government on COVID-19 but he’s also ready if there’s an election this fall. He wouldn’t say whether he’ll support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s throne speech on September 23rd when MP’s get back to work. If Canadians do go to the polls,…
Masks On Transit Petition
WINNIPEG – A petition, calling on the city to make face masks mandatory on Winnipeg Transit, is growing. Zach Fleisher, a former official at the Amalgamated Transit Union 1505, launched the online petition. He says he’s not taking the bus right now and he wants drivers and riders to feel safer when on a bus.…
Little Red Has Died
WINNIPEG – There’s some sad news from Assiniboine Park Zoo. Little Red, a baby Red Panda, has died. The cute little creature passed away on the weekend after battling pneumonia. The cub was being hand reared because mom Sachi didn’t show any maternal interest in her young. Condolences are being posted on the zoo’s Facebook…
O’Toole New Tory Boss
WINNIPEG – Federal Tories have picked their new leader. Erin O’Toole took 57 percent of the vote after three rounds of voting including widespread support among Manitoba delegates. Peter MacKay, seen as the establishment candidate, was ahead after the first ballot but ended up finishing second with 43 percent. O’Toole’s victory was delayed until early…
First Big New Movie
WINNIPEG – Now that theatres are reopening, Hollywood has decided to release one of the blockbusters it pushed pause on when COVID-19 hit. Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” hits theatres here and across Canada next Thursday. It starts playing in the US September 3rd. Early reviews are mostly good. The film has been called visually stunning but…
Infant Fights For Life
WINNIPEG – An infant is in critical condition after a bad crash on the South Perimieter yesterday afternoon. Stars Air Ambulance rushed the child to hospital. Three other people were taken to hospital. It happened in the eastbound lanes of the Perimeter between St. Mary’s and St. Anne’s just after three o’clock. Several vehicles were…