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City of Winnipeg passes 2019 budget with minimal road money — for now
Winnipeg’s 2019 budget was passed Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 11 to 5, making a 2.33 per cent property tax hike, and a drop in roads spending this year, official. Continue reading
Winnipeg set to chase the Province for missing roads money
The city is continuing to call on the province for clarity into the $40 million shortfall for roads funding from 2018. Continue reading
Uncorked: Alcohol puts huge strain on first responders as meth use rises, say fire paramedics
By Diana Foxall Reporter
Despite the attention meth is receiving, alcohol is actually Winnipeg’s biggest substance problem. Continue reading
Manitoba introduces ‘groundbreaking’ legislation to speed up family law system
The province wants to make it easier on Manitobans going through divorces and separations by allowing family law cases to be resolved outside of court. Continue reading
New ‘clinical services plan’ streamlines healthcare, says Manitoba government
New legislation was introduced Wednesday that, according to the provincial government, will fundamentally change healthcare in Manitoba. Continue reading
Siloam Mission raising funds to expand shelter and services
Siloam Mission is expanding — and the organization is creating a women-only space in its new building that’s currently under construction. Continue reading
The fox said… slow down: Manitoba ‘local’ and RCMP stare down speeder
By Diana Foxall Reporter
A speedy driver on Highway 6 south of Thompson earned a hefty ticket Tuesday. A tweet by Manitoba RCMP showed a local fox was also displeased with the dangerous driving. Continue reading
City committee unanimously shoots down appeal, recovery centre to move forward
Presentations at City Hall on the proposed Bruce Oake Recovery Centre, expected to last days ended Thursday afternoon with a unanimous vote by the committee to deny an appeal. Continue reading
Winnipeg Transit drivers told no RIP signs on anniversary of killing
Transit drivers are being told not to run messages in memory of slain driver Irvine Jubal Fraser on the second anniversary of his death. Continue reading
Winter weather elsewhere causing delays for Winnipeg travelers
By Diana Foxall Reporter
Flights to and from the Winnipeg airport were delayed Wednesday morning due to inclement weather elsewhere. Continue reading
Fire in downtown Winnipeg apartment building sends one to hospital
One person is in hospital in unstable condition after a blaze began in their 14th-floor suite in a downtown apartment building. Continue reading
Manitoban sharing story of ‘comforting’ time at HSC after breaking neck
By Diana Foxall Reporter
Eric Guy is sharing the story of his time at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre after receiving “phenomenal” care after he broke his neck. Continue reading
Witness to Irvine Jubal Fraser’s death tells Manitoba court ‘there was nothing I could do’
A woman who witnessed the death of Winnipeg bus driver Irvine Fraser told the court by the time she was able to get close to help, there was “nothing I could do.” Continue reading
Federal funding announced for affordable apartments near Winnipeg Art Gallery
The federal government announced a $26 million low-interest loan to the Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation to complete a 119-unit building near the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Continue reading
Video footage shows bus driver Irvine Fraser being spit on, muffled sounds of struggle
Video footage released Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of murdering a Winnipeg Transit driver shows swearing, spitting and finally sounds of a struggle before the accused flees. Continue reading