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WINNIPEG – An investigation is underway by Winnipeg Fire Paramedic after allegations of physical distancing violations at a fire station on the weekend. It was apparently a gathering to celebrate the retirement of a firefighter on his final shift. Paramedics working at the time are telling their union about a few dozen people including family…

WINNIPEG – The list of school layoffs from CoVid-19 is growing. The River East Transcona School Division is the latest to join several others in Manitoba by announcing staff is being temporarily laid off because of coronavirus. River East says close to 600 employees have been let go including 400 educational assistants.

WINNIPEG – The 51st Folklorama festival has been cancelled. Organizers say they do it with a heavy heart but after much discussion, it was the right decision. As an alternative, the not-for-profit organization has launched Folklorama Feed, a virtual way to showcase the talents of members online for the whole world. Just check out the…

WINNIPEG -Because ridership during the CoVid-19 pandemic is down 72 per cent, the city is making some moves at Winnipeg Transit. 253 bus drivers will be temporarily laid off next month. And starting Monday, May 4th, the weekday bus routes will switch to an enhanced Saturday schedule. The busing on weekends won’t change.

WINNIPEG – More women have come forward to accuse Peter Nygard of rape. The Winnipeg fashion icon is now accused by 46 women of drugging, assaulting and raping them over several decades. Prior to this, there were 10 accusers. The women, some from here, are part of a class-action lawsuit filed in New York. The…

WINNIPEG – A teacher at Grant Park High School faces more sexual assault charges after city police say they identified two more victims. The 27 year old teacher was first charged back in February for offences involving a 16 year old. That student’s parents called the school which then notified police. Photo: @GrantPark_HS

WINNIPEG – As the CoVid-19 pandemic continues, the city has announced several hundred layoffs. 674 non-permanent staff have been laid off temporarily. These are the people who’d normally be working at recreation centres, pools, arenas and libraries that suspended programming almost a month ago. Mayor Brian Bowman says they’re doing everything they can right now…

WINNIPEG – One of the summer’s biggest outdoor events has been cancelled. Organizers of the Winnipeg Folk Festival say the 47th annual event now won’t happen in July because of CoVid-19. Ticket refunds are available but the fest is hoping people might donate their ticket to help make sure the event happens in the future.

WINNIPEG – No tickets yet for violations of the CoVid-19 rules. Since Saturday, patrols have been at city parks and other public spaces making sure people are social distancing and so far so good. Officials did however issue a few dozen warnings. Hefty fines and time behind bars are both possibilities if people don’t listen.

WINNIPEG – The search is on for the owner of a stray piglet. It was picked up by animal service over the weekend in the northwest part of the city. The little brown pig is only a few months old but could grow to be very pig, maybe 400 pounds. If the owner comes forward,…