WINNIPEG – All Cineplex theatres across the country including here in Winnipeg are open again. The Toronto-based company its says its 10 entertainment complexes are back at it too. Cineplex believes it’s the first major movie exhibitor in the world to reopen completely. It has 164 theatres with almost 1,700 screens Cineplex has been gradually…
CRA Back In Business
WINNIPEG – Canada Revenue Agency’s online services are operational again. They were shut down early this week when hackers cracked into the accounts of almost six thousand people by using stolen information from other websites. CRA is urging everyone to update their online accounts with unique passwords that aren’t used elsewhere. Enabling email notifications on…
COVID-19 Across Canada
WINNIPEG – There are 123,256 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada. We report everyday on the numbers here in Manitoba. Here’s a look at how the rest of the country is doing… Quebec: 61,252 confirmed cases (5,727 deaths) Ontario: 40,972 confirmed cases (2,792 deaths) Alberta: 12,419 confirmed cases (225 deaths) British Columbia: 4,677 confirmed cases…
Trudeau’s Plan
WINNIPEG – Prime minister Justin Trudeau says he’ll return next month with a new legislative agenda including a long-term recovery plan. He asked the governor-general yesterday to prorogue parliament, something the Liberals promised they would never do. MP’s will get back to business on September 23rd with a throne speech which would prompt a confidence…
“Ducky” Passes Away
WINNIPEG – Former Jets great Dale Hawerchuk has died from cancer. He was first diagnosed with stomach cancer about a year ago. “Ducky” appeared to beat it in April but the disease returned last month. He was 57. After an incredibly brave and difficult battle with cancer, our dad has passed away. My family is…
Morneau Out, Freeland In
WINNIPEG – Instead of hugging his new finance minister today, prime minister Justin Trudeau bumped elbows with Chrystia Freeland after she was sworn in. She takes over for Bill Morneau who resigned last night after getting caught up in the WE Charity scandal. Prime Minister Trudeau has also prorogued parliament until September 23rd, at which…
Back To School Worries
WINNIPEG – Canadian parents are nervous about sending their children back to school. A new Leger poll finds 66 percent of moms and dads are worried about sending their kids back to class during this pandemic. However, 63 per cent plan to do it anyway. Other findings – 69 percent would be in favor of…
Open Streets Feedback
WINNIPEG – The city would like your feedback on Open Streets. Because of COVID-19, these bicycle routes grew from four to 10 to help with social distancing. Motor vehicle traffic was also limited to one block on these routes between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the week, instead of just on Sundays…
Hackers Hit CRA
WINNIPEG – Your account at Canada Revenue Agency may have been hacked. CRA has shut down its online services after almost six thousand accounts were compromised. The hackers used what’s called a credential stuff scam to apply for federal programs and benefits using stolen usernames and passwords. It’s a terrible time for this to happen…
And The Winner Isn’t…
WINNIPEG – The closest thing to being a millionaire is maybe being a millionaire. A Winnipeg man recently spent several hours wondering if he was the big winner in a local lottery. Mark Miller was the winner of this year’s Tri-Hospital Dream Lottery grand prize of $1.5 million. However, a different Mark Miller starting getting…