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By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 3, 2023 2:42 pm Updated April 3, 2023 9:03 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba’s Opposition New Democrats say they plan to delay passage of a bill that would set up a licensing system for supervised drug consumption …
Read More »Manitoba farmers expecting delays, looking ahead to flood forecasts after April snow – Winnipeg
Although the region is about to be walloped by what meteorologists are calling a ‘significant’ snowfall, farmers in southern Manitoba say they’re more concerned about potential flooding this spring. David Laudin, who farms near Brunkild, Man., southwest of Winnipeg, spoke to 680 CJOB’s Connecting Winnipeg. “I’m concerned more with the …
Read More »Missing Thompson teen may be actively evading police, RCMP say – Winnipeg
Manitoba RCMP are still looking for a teenage boy who went missing in mid-March from Thompson. Wilfred Spence, who goes by “Willy”, was reported missing on March 18, and Thompson RCMP say they were following up on social media leads in an attempt to track him down, but were unsuccessful. …
Read More »Woman, 25, found dead inside home in Tataskweyak Cree Nation after a fire – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 25-year-old woman was found dead inside a home on Airport Road, in Tataskweyak Cree Nation (Split Lake) after a fire, Manitoba RCMP say. On Sunday, five minutes after 11 p.m., Thompson RCMP, along with the local fire department, went to the …
Read More »Shots fired at a civilian in the RM of Macdonald, suspect at large: RCMP – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Shots were fired at a civilian near a business on Laverendye Road, in the RM of Macdonald, Man., and the suspect is at large, RCMP say. On Friday at 6:45 a.m. Stonewall RCMP say they were advised of an off-road vehicle (ORV) …
Read More »Smoother camping reservation system thrills Manitoba outdoor enthusiasts – Winnipeg
Outdoor enthusiasts got their first shot at trying out Manitoba’s new online camping reservation system Monday morning. It promised a smoother booking experience for places like cabins and yurts along with reduced wait times. Still, not everyone left with what they wanted. Bill Stewart, one of the lucky ones, has …
Read More »Report commissioned by Winnipeg recommends repurposing city-owned golf courses – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A report commissioned by Winnipeg is recommending repurposing 30 per cent of city-owned golf courses. In 2020, The Public Service issued a Request for Proposals and hired HTFC Inc. which produced two reports that address golf land repurposing. “HTFC evaluated the site …
Read More »Winnipeg semi driver killed after being hit outside his truck – Winnipeg
A 47-year-old Winnipeg semi driver is dead after he was hit by another truck while standing outside his vehicle in the ditch. It happened Monday morning at around 9:30 a.m in the Pembina Valley area. The first truck lost control and hit the ditch on Highway 3, just north of …
Read More »‘Winter’s last hurrah’: Manitoba storm to give way to late-week warmth – Winnipeg
Winnipeg is under a winter storm warning, with 15 to 25 centimetres of heavy snow expected to be dumped on the city overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, along with associated winds, blowing snow, and generally miserable conditions. The rest of the province can expect much of the same, with southeastern …
Read More »Three arrested after car chase involving AIR1 helicopter: Winnipeg police – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three people were arrested after a car chase that ended up involving the AIR1 helicopter, Winnipeg police say. On Friday at 8:25 p.m. a general patrol unit was near River Avenue and Osborne Street when they saw a sedan with no rear …
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