WINNIPEG — A Manitoba union representing security officers in the province’s hospitals says they are facing more violent patients and dangerous situations because of a methamphetamine crisis. Michelle Gawronsky, president of the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union, says it’s not uncommon for officers to be kicked, punched or spit on. The union says officers…
Government Writes Off Blue Bomber Loan
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is writing off the second of two loan segments that helped finance a new stadium for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. Premier Brian Pallister says there is no reasonable chance that the Bombers and others in the consortium that own Investors Group Field can repay the…
Renovated Pembina Trail Library Re-Opens
The Pembina Trail Library is open for business again. Newly renovated, it includes an upgraded en trance, universally accessible washrooms, and improved shelving and collection layout. “Libraries are places that bring communities together,” said Councillor Mike Pagtakhan, Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Protection, Community Services and Parks. “The Pembina Trail Library is now…
Radio Ad Calls Residential School Harms a Myth
SASKATOON — A radio ad airing in Saskatchewan is asking listeners whether Canadians are being told the whole truth about residential schools. The radio spot, which aired recently across multiple private radio stations, was made by the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, a Winnipeg−based think tank. “We have been told that the residential school system…
Winnipeg Santa Clause Parade Needs a Christmas Miracle
WINNIPEG — The board of Winnipeg’s Santa Claus Parade suggests there will be no clatter of reindeer hooves on downtown streets this year unless funding can be found in time to save the more than century old event. The board’s directors say in a statement released Monday that they need about $68,000 by Oct. 5…
19-Year-Old Dies in Single Vehicle Crash
WINNIPEG – A 19-year-old has died from injuries resulting from a single vehicle crash Sunday in the area of St. Mary’s Road and Springside Drive. The 19-year-old driver was taken to hospital in critical condition but has died from his injuries. Police did not provide any further information at this time.
True North Square Grand Opening
The public will be allowed access for the first time to the True North Square on September 27, 2018. Tower 1 at 242 Hargrave Street is complete and True North Square is celebrating with a full day of fun and events. It begins with free coffee (to the first 3,000 people) courtesy of Tim Hortons…
Great Manitoba Food Fight Winners
Joseph Chaeban and his Louis Lavender Ice Cream was the big winner this year at the 12th annual Great Manitoba Food Fight. Four winner were awarded prizes in the annual event that supports small and medium sized agri-processors in Manitoba. The Food Fight is sponsored by the Manitoba Government in Partnership with De Luca’s Specialty…
Bison Players of the Week
The Boston Pizza Bison Sports Athletes of the Week are a pair of second-years – Arjay Shelley from football and Marissa Naylor from women’s golf. After his team’s first win of the 2018 season, Bison football head coach Brian Dobie talked about making winning plays through adversity. Against the Alberta Golden Bears on Saturday, two…
Red River College Appoints New Board Members
Two new members, Susan Robinson and Stu Charles have been appointed to the Red River College board of governors. Susan is currently vice-president of operations for the Health Sciences Centre Foundation, where she provides leadership and direction for the operations team as well as the day-to-day management of the foundation’s home lottery programs and the…