WINNIPEG – A pedestrian-vehicle collision this morning on Henderson Highway sent one woman to the hospital where she later died as a result of her injuries. Southbound Henderson Highway is closed at Springfield Road and traffic is expected to be disrupted for several hours as police investigate. Police advise that they will update on social…
Manitoba Ombudsman Makes Recommendations to Improve Handi-Transit
The Manitoba Ombudsman has made 19 recommendations to improve service to the city’s Handi-Transit system after an investigation in response to a complaint from the Independent Living Resource Centre. The service provides transportation for approximately 7,500 clients who have a physical disability that impairs mobility. Overall, the ombudsman found that in many instances, Handi-Transit provides…
Pedestrian Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision on St. James Street
WINNIPEG – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a two-vehicle collision at St James Street and Maroons Road. The accident occurred when a southbound vehicle on St James Street was turning eastbound and struck a vehicle travelling northbound. The collision forced one of the vehicles onto the sidewalk where it struck a 31 year-old…
Safety Keeps Slippin’ Away on ‘Wrong Side’ of St. Boniface
WINNIPEG – Last summer, Manitoba Post learned that a sudden spike of serious criminal and harassment incidents due to an influx of panhandlers and homeless people, led the Norwood Grove Business Improvement Zone to ask City Hall for help to keep area employees and businesses safe. Last May 4th, a motion was made by Councillor…
Potahto Week Ready to Challenge Local Restaurants
WINNIPEG – Registration is now open for restaurants hoping to be crowned champion during the 2nd annual Potahto Week sponsored by Peak of the Market. The weeklong event challenges restaurants to put forward a signature dish made with Manitoba grown potatoes and lets the public vote on their favourite creation. “Potahto Week is back and…
Declared Parking Ban Lifted. Residential Parking Ban Still in Effect
WINNIPEG – The Declared Snow Route Parking Ban for Winnipeg has now been lifted. This parking ban is the extension of the annual parking ban that continues to be in effect daily from 2 am. to 7 am until March 1, 2019 on designated routes. The residential parking ban however, is still ongoing and continues…
Brother Says Fontaine Started Using Drugs After Cousin’s Death
WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg court has heard a woman who the Crown says was killed in a botched drug debt collection started using methamphetamine after her teenage cousin’s body was found in the Red River. Jeanenne Chantel Fontaine, who was 29, was shot in March 2017 before the house she was in was set on…
Fire in Home on Bowman Avenue
WINNIPEG – It took fire crews 1 1/2 hours to extinguish a fire in a home on Bowman Avenue late last night. Crews responded to the fire at about 11:30 pm on January 7 and tried to fight the fire from inside the home. With heavy fire in the attic, they were forced to leave…
PEGGO Failing Young Mother 80% of the Time
In this podcast I go into additional details I received from the young mother Nicole, and she confirmed that 4 out of the last 5 times using PEGGO – it failed. She listed the ‘world class’ cities she’s taken public transit, and compared those to the pathetic performance of her hometown: “people who are paying…
City Forecasting $14.2 Million Surplus
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is forecasting a projected surplus in the General Revenue Fund of $14.2 million. This surplus is greater than the previously anticipated $9.5 million that was projected September 30, 2018. In accordance with Council policy, if the General Revenue Fund reports a surplus at year-end, it will be transferred…