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School and other cancellations around southern Manitoba on Tuesday
CANCELLATIONS FOR TUESDAY, JAN 8 Continue reading
2018 proves to be banner year for film production in Manitoba
Manitoba Film and Music says last year, production generated $173 million in revenue and so far this fiscal year – which ends in March – production has already hit $210 million. Continue reading
School and other cancellations around southern Manitoba on Thursday
St. Laurent School is closed and there are no buses running for that school today. Continue reading
New distracted driving penalties now in effect in Manitoba
Distracted driving in Manitoba now comes with much tougher penalties. The fine has now tripled from $203 to $672 and it comes with five demerits and a three-day licence suspension. Continue reading
Local housing industry optimistic despite negative market assessment
The vulnerability of Winnipeg’s housing market has increased over the last few months according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Overbuilding and overvaluation are the main concerns when it comes to the city’s real estate. Continue reading
Wait times down at Winnipeg ERs, on the rise for cancer treatment
ER wait times are down in Winnipeg hospitals, according to the latest data from the Health Authority. Cancer patients, on the other hand, are sometimes forced to wait for treatment. Continue reading
Explosion on Cadboro Road wakes up the city’s south end
Emergency vehicles were seen racing along Kenaston Boulevard in south Winnipeg around midnight following reports of an explosion. Continue reading
Steinbach family nearly decapitated after slamming into a moose
Sheldon Falk and his family were nearly decapitated after an encounter with a moose on the highway. Continue reading
Bomb threat evacuates Churchill High School
A bomb threat at a Winnipeg high school has landed a teenager in trouble. Around 10 o’clock Wednesday morning, a threatening note was found at Churchill High School in the Riverview area. Continue reading
Rapid Access Addictions clinics open in Brandon and Thompson
Another two Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine clinics have opened in Manitoba, located in Brandon and Thompson, offering front-line help for people suffering from addictions. Continue reading
Cannabis legalization will lead to more harmful drugs, says Winnipeg addictions group
Not everyone is a fan of the legalization of marijuana. Tony Shafer with Adult and Teen Challenge has seen too many cases of cannabis leading to something worse. Continue reading
Janice Lukes endorses Jenny Motkaluk for Mayor of Winnipeg
An acclaimed Winnipeg city councillor is backing mayoral candidate Jenny Motkaluk in the upcoming election. The Waverley West councillor said she believes Motkaluk will communicate with all wards. Continue reading
Manitoba drivers could see a 2.2 per cent MPI rate hike
Manitoba Public Insurance has a three week hearing with the Public Utilities Board regarding its application for a 2.2 percent rate hike. MPI said it needs the increase to beef up it’s reserve fund. Continue reading
Winnipeggers taking advantage of advance polls
More than half a million Winnipeggers are eligible to vote in the upcoming civic election. And many of them have been voting early, before the October 24th election. Continue reading
Winkler among communities putting marijuana retail to a vote
Winkler is one of several Manitoba communities using this month’s municipal elections to make decisions on whether or not to allow marijuana retail stores. Continue reading