WINNIPEG – We’re usually reporting on crime, often horrible stuff, when we talk about police here but today, it’s about a cute thank you from a little girl. Seven year old Julia even made a card for cops where she thanked them for “taking good care” of the city. In response, the WPS posted this…
Record July For Real Estate
WINNIPEG – The city’s real estate market is booming after a couple toughs months at the start of the pandemic. July was a record month in Winnipeg. MLS sales hit 1,898, a 32 percent increase over a year ago. The dollar value was $596 million and that’s a 36 percent jump from last July. The…
School Bus Drivers Could Strike
WINNIPEG – With COVID-19 cases spiking, parents have something else to worry about exactly a month out from the start of school. UFCW Local 832 which represents almost 100 bus drivers in the Winnipeg School Division is talking about possible job action. The union has rejected the employer’s final offer after months of bargining.
Masks Mandatory @ WAG
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Art Gallery is joining the growing list of locations to make face masks mandatory. Starting today, all staff and visitors will be required to wear a mask, scarf or bandanna in public places at the WAG. If you don’t have a mask, they’ll be for sale at the gallery for just…
CMHR Found To Be Racist
WINNIPEG – An external review has confirmed there’s systemic and pervasive racism at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The 72 page report says employees also dealt with sexism and homophobia. Interim CEO Pauline Rafferty has apologized and says they’ll get to work right away on many of the document’s 44 recommendations. It all began…
Ethan Boyer Way
WINNIPEG – Infrastructure minister Ron Schuler has announced the start of construction on a new service road that’ll link Waverley Street to Brady Road. “Our government committed to addressing the significant safety concerns at Brady Road and the South Perimeter Highway,” said Schuler. “The new service road will greatly improve traffic safety and flow for…
Sex Offender Warning
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit, Winnipeg Police Service and RCMP are warning people about Cecil Junior Houle, also known as Chubby Houle and Junior Houle. He’s a 44 year old convicted sex offender who’s considered high risk to re-offend. Especially females are at risk of sexual violence. Houle has been…
Coworkers Win Big
WINNIPEG – Six nursing home coworkers are celebrating the biggest local lottery win in over a year. Marie Saltel, Cheryl Norman, Karan Lajoie, Karen Roche, Tuan Anh Pham and Louise Pinel are basking in their windfall after taking home a huge $5 million win in the July 25th Lotto 6/49 draw. “It’s unbelievable. It still…
Casinos Re-Open
WINNIPEG – The city’s casinos have re-opened. Club Regent and McPhillips Station will operate from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The Shark Club Gaming Centre is open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Table games and bingo are closed for now. Machines and seating have been moved for social distancing. Masks are optional for…
Masks Mandatory At Airport
WINNIPEG – Starting today, face masks are mandatory at James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. They must be worn at all times throughout the airport. This comes as some local businesses are also requiring masks to worn. And while masks won’t be mandatory when transit resumes full summer service on Sunday, masks are being recommended by…