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Incidents
3:29 a.m., May 4, 2019
Most of the road accidents could be avoided by simply following the rules and driving regulations. Speed limits zones are very important, for instance, school zone or construction sites, where speeding fines are nearly doubled. On Thursday, May 2nd a serious accident happened near Pembina. One person is in critical condition after a car collided with a motorcycle on Pembina near Chancellor Matheson. The driver of the motorcycle, in his 20s, was taken to ho...
Incidents
4:22 a.m., May 3, 2019
For the fourth time this year, the Canadian Food inspection agency has recalled a frozen food product over the fear of salmonella contamination. More than 70 people across Canada are infected by a foodborne illness. An investigation into an outbreak of foodborne illness has led to frozen pastries. Various chocolate eclairs and cream puffs have been recalled due to the outbreak, which has caused illnesses in people ranging in age from one to 88. According t...
Missing Person
4:02 a.m., May 3, 2019
A missing person is always a tragedy for the family and friends. People have no rest, can’t sleep peacefully, when a family member is not at home and safe. Missing person cases involve people of any age who are lost or abducted, have run away or have mental health issues, among other things. Police are looking for a 14-year-old girl they say hasn’t been seen since April 22nd. Kyonna Richard-Thomas was reported missing May 1st and is believed to be in the E...
Society
3:57 a.m., May 2, 2019
Recycling is not new to Winnipeg, but every new project brings more opportunities to participate and help us save nature and save our planet! While some plastic and wood products are difficult to recycle, they are finding a new life at ReGen Composites. The Winnipeg-based company is using their technology to take items like clamshell plastics, coffee cups, plastic bags, and zip-lock bags and turning them into products like benches and building blocks. The...
Impaired driving
2:58 a.m., May 2, 2019
Impaired driving and speeding are major factors in road accidents, as well as distracted driving. All of these factors can lead to serious crashes with vehicles damaged and people getting injured or even killed. Over 78% of all distracted drivers are distracted because they have been texting while driving. On Tuesday, April 30th Winnipegger was busted and charged with impaired driving. A 23-year-old man is facing impaired driving charges after a single-ve...
$20 Tickets
2:24 a.m., May 2, 2019
Winnipeg is getting more and more popular tourist and business destination for international travelers as well as domestic visitors. This will definitely have a positive effect on the city`s business and infrastructure growth and will bring more jobs, more opportunities for Winnipeggers in the years to come. But also, there is time to relax and enjoy your day off with these amazing deals for Winnipeg`s shows and concerts. To celebrate National Concert Week...
Crime
3:32 a.m., May 1, 2019
How often do you see an ad or article online about a person missing? How about flyers at busy intersections and downtown building walls? Nowadays people go missing in Canada almost every day. Most of them are found fast and returned home safely, but for in some cases, the search continues for months. A missing person is always a tragedy for the family and friends. People have no rest, can’t sleep peacefully, when a family member is not at home and safe. Ov...
Legal Marijuana
3:22 a.m., May 1, 2019
From October of 2018 marijuana is legal to grow, sell and to buy throughout Canada. Doesn’t matter if you are using it or not, cannabis is coming, it is already here and as of today, it is sold in your local stores and online. Businesses across the country, from growers and retailers to the tech and tourism sectors, are preparing to reap a windfall from legal marijuana. Many new job positions are opened in the information area, business, medical and touris...
Society
4:28 a.m., April 30, 2019
This year spring is a really cold one. So far the daily temperature for this month is almost four degrees cooler than normal. The little snowy flurries yesterday morning changed to warmer temperatures later in the today. Winnipeg and the Red River Valley may get to experience multiple seasons in a day, from a snowy morning to the risk of thunderstorms late afternoon and into the evening. The chance is slim, but there is the potential to see scattered showe...
Society
4:14 a.m., April 30, 2019
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is the seventh busiest airport in Canada by passenger traffic, serving 4,305,744 passengers in 2017, and the 11th busiest airport by aircraft movements. As per Armstrong Airport authorities, more than 1.1 million travelers in the first three months of 2019 went through the airport. That is very impressive, up 7.5 percent, increase from last year. By the end of March, the numbers were trending even h...
Blue Bombers
2:55 a.m., April 30, 2019
Winnipeg Blue Bombers is a great team with a bright future and the fans show their support each and every game! New players are always welcomed on the team. Bombers management is constantly in search of new talents to show great performance and result for the team. The Bombers announced they’ve sign international receiver Josh Stewart on Monday after he attended their mini-camp last week. The 24-year-old had been playing with the San Antonio Commanders bef...
Salmonella Outbreak
4:43 a.m., April 29, 2019
Everyone likes to eat the food that tastes good, but also we need to think about the health aspect of the food we consume and the nutrients and vitamins it gives our body. An investigation into an outbreak of foodborne illness has led to frozen pastries. For the fourth time this year, the Canadian Food inspection agency has recalled a frozen food product over the fear of salmonella contamination. More than 70 people across Canada are infected by a foodborn...
Air1
4:06 a.m., April 29, 2019
Car theft is a growing problem in Canada, thankfully in Winnipeg, we have the Air1 helicopter that helps police to track down and find the stolen vehicle fast! A new report from the Canadian Insurance Bureau says that picky car thieves are increasingly targeting Ford trucks and high-end SUVs. At the same time, the total number of car thefts continues to grow throughout the country. But also, the copter can help and track down other criminals that are fleei...
Winnipeg Jets
3:54 a.m., April 29, 2019
Winnipeg Jets is an amazing team with thousands and thousands of fans and loyal followers. Every game there are millions of fans watching our team perform on TV and support at a game in person, all hoping for a win and the first places for Winnipeg Jets. So, now every fan has an opportunity to purchase the tickets for the 2019 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster, please visit a link below for more information and ticke...
Culture
1:55 p.m., April 28, 2019
The 2019 World's best travel destinations include Italy, Peru and … Manitoba. Winnipeg is not only on the list but actually gets more popular with every month at the end of 2018 and the first quarter of 2019. Here are some numbers of how many people actually visit our city every month: September 2018 Total international travellers – 18,844 Total Canadian residents – 10,269 October 2018 Total international travellers – 18,521 Total Canadian residents – 10,5...
Weekend Fun
10:01 a.m., April 27, 2019
Many great activities and family events available this upcoming weekend, the days are starting to get a little bit longer, which gives us even more time to enjoy what Winnipeg has to offer. Let’s make some great memories! Run Your Lungs Out race: It may be called Run Your Lungs Out (RYLO), but even non-runners can get in on this one — you can also do yoga or join the Bootcamp. No matter the method, there are tons of fun ways to get active and give back thi...
Power Outage
9:26 a.m., April 27, 2019
What can be worse than downtown traffic with all the cars and traffic lights, well… try downtown with all the electricity down? The representative of Manitoba Hydro said that extra crews are working to try to restore service to customers in south-central Manitoba. This morning, April 27th a power outage is affecting a large area in Winnipeg. Manitoba Hydro says the outage stretches from Oak Bluff to Linden Woods. Traffic lights in the area, including all i...
Fake Crime
4:11 a.m., April 25, 2019
Just last week the Winnipeg police were called to a cafe on Corydon Avenue on a hate crime report. The attack happened last Thursday, April 18th around 10:45 p.m. An incident at a Corydon Avenue cafe that was originally reported as one of Winnipeg’s worst-ever hate crime was apparently staged, said police. When officers arrived, they found a woman inside the restaurant who had been assaulted. She was taken to hospital in stable condition, treated and relea...