Business' news
Liquor theft
7:14 a.m., September 21, 2018
Winnipeg police made two separate arrests with the suspects not connected to each other, but both detained on Liquor Mart theft charges across the city. Tuesday evening, approximately 10:30 p.m. officers arrested a 16-year-old girl in the Sargent Park area. Over three months she stole $4 thousand worth of liquor. Another arrest was made the same day, a 28-year-old woman is suspected of stealing a little over $5 thousand worth of alcohol form Winnipeg Liquo...
Speeding
6:31 a.m., September 21, 2018
RCMP: “No excuses!” There are really no excuses for speeding, for going 50 km/h over the speed limit, even if you are running late, even if you are late for work! Unfortunately not all the drivers understand this and follow the regulations. Just yesterday, September 20, Manitoba RCMP pulled over a 26-year-old woman, who was going 157 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. Her excuse was that she was late for work! Police officers don’t really need to hear any excuses fr...
Crime
5:36 a.m., September 21, 2018
September 13th an unusual incident happened near the town of Mitchell, Manitoba. Thing like that does not happen there very often, so locals are scared and shocked. Thursday evening local police responded to a call approximately 4:40 p.m. The incident was described as a man exposed himself to a group of children. When arrived at the scene, RCMP officers were not able to locate the suspect in the area, but later they received a description that helped to lo...
Society
2:59 p.m., September 20, 2018
Typhoon Mangkhut was the biggest typhoon during the last few years in the Philippines About 100 people were found dead after the typhoon. Also, more than 10 people are missing. Winnipeg's Filipino communities unite to help the families of the victims. On Tuesday there was a donation, which collected everything necessary for families whose houses were destroyed and whose close people were killed. People brought goods that they could: starting from canned fo...
Ecology
2:33 p.m., September 20, 2018
The situation develops in such a way that harmful insects multiply, and useful bugs die out. So, pesky mosquitoes, disease-carrying ticks, crop-munching aphids and cockroaches become more and more from year to year. However, native bees, moths, butterflies, ladybugs, lovebugs, mayflies and fireflies become fewer and fewer. Scientists are concerned, it seems to them that something strange is happening. However, unfortunately, they do not have exact data on...
Society
1:58 p.m., September 20, 2018
CAA Manitoba and the Winnipeg Police Service inform that a huge work should be done in the future to minimize dangerous driving in the areas where schools are located. On Wednesday morning a study was conducted, in the course of which more than 800 cases of dangerous traffic situations near schools were detected within 2 hours. In the experiment Linden Meadows, Ecole Henri-Bergeron and Stevenson-Britannia Schools took part. The most important violations: d...
Society
1:34 p.m., September 20, 2018
Child and Family Services Agency informed that the agency will not hide new volunteers because one of the volunteers was charged with sex assault. In the summer of 2018, one of the agency's volunteers was accused of sexual exploitation of a juvenile boy. The Police do not divulge names to protect the identity of the child. As it became known, sexual harassment could occur between the spring of 2017 and the spring of 2018. The accused was repeatedly sent to...
Politics
1:29 p.m., September 20, 2018
October 24 is the day of the next mayoral election, and a complete list of candidates is already known. Here is the list of candidates running for mayor: Brian Bowman Jenny Motkaluk Doug Wilson Don Woodstock Umar Hayat Tim Diack Venkat Machiraju Here is the list of candidates for city council: Charleswood-Tuxedo: Kevin Klein Kevin Nichols Ken St. George Grant Nordman Daniel Mcintyre: Cindy Gilroy Josh Brandon Miah Sarowar Elmwood – East Kildonan: Robb Mass...
Downtown construction
3:41 a.m., September 20, 2018
300 Main is a highly anticipated mixed-use residential, office and retail complex. Luxury rental suites in Winnipeg`s tallest downtown apartment tower. The construction began at the end of 2017, a couple of months they were working on reinforcement of the columns of Winnipeg Square Parking. Now, when the parking part of the project is almost over, the workers are moving to the upper hall, demolition of the old part of the building and the new retail and bu...
Culture
3:17 a.m., September 20, 2018
It is always exciting to get to the movie set. There is a chance to meet your favorite actors and directors, to see the decorations and to get an idea for a new film before anyone else. Now the place is downtown Winnipeg! The crossing of Fort Street and Portage Avenue, spotted Wednesday, there are like a dozen trucks with the cinema equipment, costumes, and decorations. Since the streets are not blocked, we can assume, the set is somewhere inside the build...
Society
2:58 p.m., September 19, 2018
CentreVenture encourages developers for affordable housing at market lands. All developers can become part of a new affordable housing. Market Lands site is open for construction and is considering EOIs from non-profit housing developers. More than 100 flats and a huge cultural hub on the first floor will be in Winnipeg’s Exchange District. CEO of CentreVenture informed that the company is working hard to make the Market Lands a reality for a lot of resid...
Society
1:57 p.m., September 19, 2018
Another big winning in the lottery: a Winnipeg resident himself did not expect that he could win 1 million dollars. As it became known, Yew Wing Lam won this big money a month ago, but the man did not immediately check the numbers on his lottery ticket. The man bought his lottery ticket for $4 and won $1 million. The man said that he often tries his luck in the lottery, and never won, so he did not check the numbers on the day of the lottery. However, when...
Strike
1:19 p.m., September 19, 2018
At first, it was just a gossip, but now it’s a real possibility. It began with few union representatives and spokesperson talking about a request from postal workers in large cities to get more pay. But now it is a fact, past Monday, postal workers across Canada voted in favor of the national strike to start on September 26, in case the Union is not able to reach an agreement for a new contract with the Crown Corporation. Canada Post Union has been working...
Incidents
12:51 p.m., September 19, 2018
Clean water in the river is under threat: fuel from the derailed locomotive flows into the Metishto river. On Saturday the train got off the rails. According to official data, one worker died as a result of this incident. However, the negative consequences of the incident have continued to occur. As it became known, fuel from the train flows into the river and pollutes the water. The provincial government reported that special equipment for cleaning from t...
Culture
11:53 a.m., September 19, 2018
The era of the ‘80s returns to the city of Winnipeg: at the end of September, all residents of the city will be able to return to the ‘80s coming to the Nuit Blanche celebration. On September 29, in Winnipeg Art Gallery there will be an event that will immerse all guests into the atmosphere of the ‘80s. This event is called The ’80s Image and it will collect art that was made under the inspiration of the era of the 80's in the museum. All guests will be ab...
Politics
10:52 a.m., September 19, 2018
Candidates for the position of mayor of Winnipeg met to discuss various important issues, including those relating to the environmental problems of the city. The candidates discussed the reduction of emissions, as well as told about their programs and thoughts about the future in the city. Among the top priorities of all people was discussing their vision for upgrading the water treatment plant and investing funds in the city's transportation system. As it...
Hydro works
7:50 a.m., September 19, 2018
While the Manitoba grows in population and industry, not only new factories and production facilities open but also the residential area requires continues growth to accommodate newcomers and the workforce, so does the demand for energy. In one of our articles a couple of days ago we were talking about the road construction projects in Winnipeg, but hydro reconstruction and expansion are also very important for the city. As shown in the photo, Manitoba Hyd...
Derailment
5:03 a.m., September 19, 2018
Unfortunately, railway accidents happen and it can block or temporarily close the line. As per The Arctic Gateway Group due to a freight train derailment, the service on a 14 thousand kilometer segment is temporary suspended. On Saturday, approximately 5:45 p.m. a derailment happened near Ponton, Manitoba. It happened on the Hudson Bay Railway line and one person dead, another one was injured. A 38-year-old man died at the scene, one more worker had been a...