WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg man is sharing his $60 million lottery win with his wife, mother and uncle. John Chua says he was jealous when his wife told him someone in the city was the big winner of the massive Lotto Max jackpot. He soon found out it was him when he got an email…
La Poutine Week Underway
WINNIPEG – According to the La Poutine Week website, There are 106 local participants this year, including this brightly coloured entry from St. James Burger. The Rainbow Poutine is made with vibrant Bothwell cheese curds, a vegetarian garlic cream gravy and award-winning fries with sea salt. It comes with a price tag of $14 but…
Possible Exposures
WINNIPEG – Here are the most recent possible exposures to COVID-19 in Winnipeg, as provided by provincial public health officials.
Suspicious Death
WINNIPEG – Police are investigating a suspicious death Saturday morning. A man was found unresponsive at a home in the 800 block of Bannatyne Avenue. When emergency crews arrived, they determined he was dead. The death is being called suspicious and the Homicide Unit is on the case.
Hé Ho Is A Go
WINNIPEG – It’s expected to be Manitoba’s largest online event of the year, with a busy schedule of events, concerts, pea soup, tourtiére, and, of course, maple syrup dipped in the snow, all showcased virtually. Winnipeg’s Festival du Voyageur is Hé-hoing forward to celebrate winter “joie de vivre” in the midst of a pandemic, with…
Assiniboine Park Zoo Reopens
WINNIPEG – The Assiniboine Park Zoo is open today after being closed to the public since November 12 in response to new public health restrictions. Assiniboine Park Conservancy Chief Operations Officer Bruce Keats says as a thank you to guests for doing what they can to fight the COVID-19, and for their patience in waiting…
Winnipeg Woman’s Snow Bears
WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg woman’s snow sculptures are getting a lot of attention, even in Hollywood. Vinora Bennett was on Live with Kelly and Ryan on Thursday to talk about the polar bear sculptures she creates in her front yard on Barrington Avenue She says she was nervous the whole time while talking to Kelly…
Judge Reserves Nygard Ruling
WINNIPEG – A decision on bail for Peter Nygard has been reserved until next Friday. The Winnipeg judge handling the issue says she needs time to consider her ruling. The 79 year old fashion mogul is facing possible extradition to the US for sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Nygard’s lawyers say if their client is…
Cop Cleared In Deadly Shooting
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s police watchdog has cleared a Winnipeg police officer of any wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of a 16 year old indigenous girl. The Independent Investigation Unit says there’s no basis to charge the cop in the death last spring of Eishia Hudson after a liquor store robbery. The MIIU says she was…
City Hall Battles Racism
WINNIPEG – Mayor Brian Bowman has announced more anti-racism training for city councillors and some senior staff at city hall. It’s designed to expand on mandatory reconciliation training. It will happen during Anti-Racism Week which begins March 21. Bowman says it’s important for elected officials to acknowledge systemic racism and work hard to make sure…