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The Manitoba government is looking at expanding the gambling industry for the first time in years, and offering more alcohol through government-run retail stores. The NDP government, elected in October, revamped the board at Crown-owned Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries on Tuesday. New members include Jeff Traeger, president of a local …
Read More »Buying directly from the farmer: How Manitobans are looking to cut back on expenses – Winnipeg
As grocery prices go up heading into the holiday season, Manitobans are looking for new ways to try and save a few extra bucks. One of those ways is by reaching out to farmers and buying meat and produce directly from the source. For pig farmer Ian Smith, it’s always …
Read More »Two arrested on property and weapons charges after failing to stop: Red River RCMP – Winnipeg
Two people were arrested early Friday in Red River North, Man., and were charged with drug and weapons-related offences after failing to comply with RCMP traffic stop orders, police say. Officers with the Red River North RCMP detachment observed a pickup truck travelling northbound at slow speed on Highway 8 …
Read More »Specialty license plates for sale in support of MMIWG2S in Manitoba – Winnipeg
Manitobans can now purchase specialty license plates in support of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The plates are available through Autopac agents across the province, each costing $70. The initiative was first made possible by the introduction of Bill 204, by current housing minister Bernadette Smith in May. …
Read More »Veteran Winnipeg safe breaker cracks decades-old mystery at Garrick Hotel
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A veteran safe breaker cracked a decades-old mystery safe at Winnipeg’s historic Garrick Hotel on Saturday. The safe had been there since at least the 1990s and no one had ever been able to open it. Winnipegger Rick Ammazzini has been cracking …
Read More »Blowing snow leads to highway closures in Manitoba Friday night
Snow has returned to Manitoba with a bang Friday night, leading to highway closures in the province. News Source link
Read More »Winnipeg injury rehab center champions inclusivity with wheelchair curling tournament – Winnipeg
First Steps Wellness Centre in Winnipeg hosted a wheelchair curling tournament on Saturday at the Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities. The centre, which specializes in spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions, hosted the event to encourage people to experience sport from a …
Read More »Manitoba city faces moderate drought, residents asked to conserve water – Winnipeg
A city in Manitoba has asked its residents to limit their water usage because drought conditions are limiting its supply. Morden is now under a moderate drought warning, with the city aiming to reduce its peak water usage by 10 per cent. In a release on Tuesday, the city noted …
Read More »Bills to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and Louis Riel passes final vote in Manitoba – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A bill to make Orange Shirt Day a statutory holiday in Manitoba has passed its final vote in the legislature. The bill will ensure that workers under provincial jurisdiction get every Sept. 30 off, or holiday pay if they work. The day, …
Read More »Potential strike looms: Casino workers overwhelmingly vote in favour, demanding fair deal – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Unifor Local 144 members have voted with 98 per cent in favour of taking strike action if a fair contract cannot be reached. “We don’t have endless patience. A serious offer from the employer is required to get bargaining back on track,” …
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