WINNIPEG — The jury trial for two men charged in the killing of Tina Fontaine’s cousin starts today in Winnipeg. Jeanenne Chantel Fontaine, who was 29, was shot in March 2017 before the home she was in was set on fire. Christopher Brass and Jason Meilleur are charged with manslaughter. At the time of her…
Parking Ban Starts Tonight
The Parking Ban for Snow Routes starts tonight from midnight to 7 am. Vehicles parked in declared route areas may receive a $100 as well as being towed to the towing company’s compound. The Declared Snow Route Parking Ban will be in place until snow clearing is completed and the public will be notified when…
New Poll Suggests Crime Should be ‘Top Priority’
New polling data from Probe Research Inc., released by the Winnipeg Police Association (WPA), shows that more than 60% of Winnipeg adults feel addressing issues regarding crime and safety should be a “top priority” for recently re-elected Mayor Brian Bowman and the new City Council. The poll results, which were commissioned before the recent holiday…
ASIMIL8 Licence Should Never Have Been Issued
WINNIPEG — A senior executive with Manitoba Public Insurance says a licence plate bearing the message ASIMIL8 should never have been issued to a “Star Trek” fan. Nick Troller launched a legal challenge against MPI over its decision to revoke his personalized plate. He said that was a violation of his charter−protected right to free…
Pan Am Pool Re-Opens
WINNIPEG – The Pan Am Pool has completed its $3.42 million renovation and has re-opened. The upgrades include a new acoustic ceiling and lighting above the main pool as well as a new audio system. Asbestos has also been removed from the ceiling.
2018 Checkstop Program Final Results
WINNIPEG – The final results are in for the 2018 Festive Season Checkstop Program. 7667 cars were stopped with 424 Roadside breath test administered resulting in 40 WARNS & 8 FAILS. There were 41 Impaired Driving related charges (including 2 Drug impaired driving charges) and 4 Cannabis positive Oral Fluid Device tests. 11 Other Criminal…
Art City Recovers Its History
WINNIPEG – A post-Christmas miracle for the West Broadway non-profit Art City: the back-up hard-drive, “an invaluable piece (with) many years of digital history”, stolen with other equipment on Boxing Day morning, has been found and returned. According to their Facebook post early Saturday evening, the historical archive and other items were recovered “Thanks to…
Hundreds Show Up to Keep Dogs Company at Christmas
WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg dog shelter’s idea to keep the animals from getting lonely on Christmas was so popular that people were lined up out the door. On a typical holiday, staff at Winnipeg Animal Services clean the kennels and take the dogs out into the yard, but the animals mostly spend the day alone.…
Move Over Hollywood-Here Comes Garbage Hill
WINNIPEG — Los Angeles has its famous “Hollywood” sign but Winnipeg can now boast of having its own smaller version — only this one adorns the side of a former landfill and reads “Garbage Hill.” The permanent sign measuring one metre in height by six metres in length was unveiled by the city at Westview…
FREE Admission to the Zoo
WINNIPEG – Get ready for a FREE weekend at the Zoo. Once again the Assiniboine Park Zoo is offering free admission to children 12 and under from December 22 to January 6. Plus, on Saturday and Sunday the first 50 visitors get a voucher for a ticket for Paw Patrol Live at the Centennial Concert…