Never mind the model, mind your keys: MPI tracking factors in car theft
In 2017, 89 per cent of the 2,552 auto thefts in Manitoba involved keys, prompting MPI to warn motorists to protect their keys, even when the car isn’t running. Continue reading
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More than 200 Manitobans busted for distracted driving in November
According to Manitoba Public Insurance, a total of 237 drivers province-wide have had their licenses suspended for the minimum three-day period since since Nov. 1. Continue reading
MPI to raise rates in 2019
If you’re a car owner in Manitoba, you should expect your auto insurance to go up by an average of 1.8 per cent next year. Continue reading
Manitobans caught driving drunk will face tougher penalties
Manitobans who get behind the wheel while drunk will soon face tougher penalties under new legislation. Continue reading
‘It can happen to anybody’: Mother of teen killed in car crash urging students to drive safe
A mom whose daughter died in an alcohol-related crash is touring Manitoba schools, speaking to young people about the dangers of making poor decisions before driving. Continue reading
Should Daylight Saving Time go? Manitoba sleep expert thinks so
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
While many love an extra hour of sleep, one Manitoba sleep expert thinks Daylight Saving Time should be scrapped. Continue reading
Western Canada organized crime fight leads to $2.7M in seizures and 10 arrests
A crime sweep in western Canada, led by Winnipeg police, ended Oct. 18. Ten people in four provinces and $2.7 million in cash and proceeds were taken in. Continue reading
Winnipeg police hand out tickets, arrests over weekend RoadWatch
From 8 p.m. Oct. 20 through 4:00 a.m. Oct. 21, police stopped 565 vehicles, resulting in 16 tickets. Continue reading
Eastman region tops Manitoba for vehicle-deer collisions
The Eastman area of the province is still Manitoba’s leader when it comes to vehicle-deer accidents, according to new numbers from Manitoba Public Insurance. Continue reading
Texting and driving, Manitoba? Prepare to pay $672 and lose your licence for three days
If you’re caught, you will get an automatic three-day license suspension. The second time in a decade you would get a seven-day suspension. Continue reading
