An impromptu inspection of 12 commercial vehicles produced abysmal results with three vehicles failing inspection, seven vehicles failing inspection and were taken out of service, and 17 tickets were issued for violations. Some of the safety-related defects found included: Brakes contaminated with oil Flat Tires No headlamps Defective Seatbelts Driver’s door not closing Loose brake…
Standing Hearing to Be Held For 2 Police Altercations Resulting in Deaths
A single inquest has been called by the Chief Medical Examiner to explore the circumstances and events leading to deaths of Adrian Lacquette, 23 and Evan Grant Caron, 33 for the purpose of finding out what, if anything, might be done to prevent similar deaths in the future. A standing hearing will precede the inquest…
Winnipeg Election Campaign Highlights Rising Concerns Regarding Crime
WINNIPEG, MB: Statement from Winnipeg Police Association President, Maurice Sabourin, on the results of the 2018 City of Winnipeg municipal election: “We want to offer congratulations to Mayor Bowman and all of the individuals elected to City Council tonight. Running for public office requires immense dedication and sacrifice and we commend everyone who put their…
Outdoor Falls: What You Need to Know to Reduce Your Risk
As we say goodbye to summer and welcome to autumn, it’s a good time to learn about outdoor fall prevention and how we can reduce our risk of falling outside. On my morning runs, I’ve had at least two minor falls in the past year. One involved me and an exposed tree root (the root…
City of Winnipeg Sees Record-Setting Advance Voter Turnout for 2018 Municipal and School Boards Election
Winnipeg, MB – Electors in the City of Winnipeg have turned out in record numbers to take advantage of advance voting opportunities across the city. An estimated 39,500 voters have participated in advance voting for the 2018 Municipal and School Boards Election, marking a 30% increase from the 30,619 electors who voted in advance of…
City Services in the Event of a Canada Post Work Stoppage
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg would like to advise residents and businesses of changes to City services in the event of a Canada Post work stoppage. Residents are advised to contact 311 for information on how City services that normally use Canada Post will operate in the event of a work stoppage. City…
Why open Portage and Main?
As long as the barriers remain up at Portage and Main, Winnipeg can count itself as a second-class city where fear prevails and hope festers. Those ugly gray barriers are reminiscent of another era when politicians thought they could force people to change their behaviour – it was the same kind of thinking that created…
Road Rage on Corydon Sends Man to Hospital
WINNIPEG – A 49-year-old man was taken to hospital after another man assaulted him near Corydon Avenue and Wentworth Street. Police said a number of witnesses called police for what they felt was a road rage incident. Officers located a 49-year-old male victim suffering from significant injuries to his upper body. He was taken to…
Eadie Endorses Motkaluk for Mayor Saying 1.16% ‘ tax fairness’ Plan Will Save Older Homes
WINNIPEG – A third city council member has pronounced Jenny Motkaluk as their choice to become the next Mayor of Winnipeg. Mynarski councillor Ross Eadie told a press conference that her “fair taxation” plan to cap property tax increases to 1.16% shows “she gets what’s going on with seniors and people on fixed income. We…
Winnipeg Ordained Priest Charged for Sexual Assault of a Youth in The 80’s
WINNIPEG – Police have arrested and charged an ordained priest for sexual assault of a youth that occurred in the 80’s. Police said in the spring of this year the Child Abuse Unit began an investigation into allegations of sexual assault. The victim, an adult male, disclosed a series of sexual assaults occurring between 1982…