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Descrease article font size Increase article font size That noise you’re hearing is Rick Bowness in the kitchen, with the blender at high speed. It’s not a very pleasant noise at this point, but the head coach is trying to concoct a little bit of offence from his players, moving …
Read More »Manitoba’s minimum wage to rise this weekend, but some say it still lags living wage – Winnipeg
Manitoba’s minimum wage increases to $14.15 an hour this weekend, and will receive another bump to $15.30 an hour in October. Labour minister Jon Reyes announced last week that the change will put Manitoba in the top tier among the provinces — a big change from its current $13.50 wage, …
Read More »‘I was in total disbelief’: Winnipeg woman $1 million richer after lotto win – Winnipeg
A Winnipeg woman is $1 million richer, thanks to a Lotto 6-49 ticket she picked up at a Corydon Avenue 7-11 store. Barbara Archer’s ticket, which she bought the day before the March 18 draw, matched the winning gold ball draw number exactly. Archer said her husband was checking tickets …
Read More »Two Manitoba outfitters lose licences in conservation probe sparked by black bear hunting – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two Manitoba businesses have had their outfitting licences pulled by the province after a long investigation by the Conservation Officer Service. The province said Thursday that the probe, which involved Manitoba conservation officials, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife department, and Environment and …
Read More »Brandon bylaw officer charged with allegedly pocketing animal control fees – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Brandon bylaw officer is facing multiple charges of fraud and breach of trust after allegedly pocketing surrender fees collected during his duties representing the city’s animal control office. Brandon police said Thursday that the 57-year-old man, who has been on unpaid …
Read More »Winnipeg duo face more than 35 charges in North End gun raid – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two Winnipeggers are each facing a lengthy list of firearms charges after an investigation in the city’s North End by the police service’s guns and gangs unit. Police said a home on Boyd Avenue was searched Wednesday, leading to the seizure of …
Read More »Jets can’t score against bottom-feeding Sharks in 3-0 loss – Winnipeg
If only James Reimer could face the Winnipeg Jets every night, perhaps he would be a Vezina Trophy candidate. The Morweena, Man. native stopped all 41 shots he faced as the San Jose Sharks snapped a nine-game losing streak, downing the Jets 3-0 Tuesday night. The Sharks have won just …
Read More »ANALYSIS: He’s not the favourite, but Jets’ Morrissey is Norris Trophy-worthy – Winnipeg
In a few short weeks, members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association will cast their ballots for a host of league awards, including the Norris Trophy. Last night, the top two candidates for that distinction were on the ice against each other in Erik Karlsson — the front-runner with San …
Read More »Manitoba earmarks $15.3M to support rural wastewater treatment projects – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba is spending more than $15.3 million to support three key water and wastewater treatment projects to help facilitate future community growth in the rural municipalities of Headingley, Macdonald and West St. Paul, Municipal Relations Minister Andrew Smith announced Monday. “Our government …
Read More »House fire kills boy, 11, in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation: Manitoba RCMP – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Chief of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation says the community is in mourning following a house fire that killed an 11-year-old boy over the weekend. Police have said seven people were inside the home when fire broke around 6:50 p.m. Saturday. Read …
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