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Impaired driving is a growing problem of Winnipeg. Driving when under alcohol or a drug influence is not just a bad decision, it also dangerous for your own safety, your passengers and people in other vehicles and on the street, not even mentioning the cost of repairs and fines as a result of a crash or a traffic stop. Winnipeg police paired with Manitoba Public Insurance on the weekend of October 20 for the latest operation of RoadWatch, a program targete...

The 12-person jury had made their decision and convicted a man of second-degree murder on Tuesday, October 23rd. Over a year ago, on February 8th of 2017, a 24-year-old man was shot and killed near Aberdeen Avenue. The victim was identified as Bryer Prysiazniuk-Settee, he was shot twice and later died of received wounds. The prosecution attorneys took their time to build a case and now they are ready for a trial. On Monday, October 15th Christopher Brass p...

October 24 is the day when the long-awaited election of the mayor will take place. All 8 candidates made announcements and opened their future plans. Today, we would like to choose the most important moments from their plans. Brian Bowman Property taxes: property tax will be 2.33 percent over the next 4 years, which will significantly increase the treasury of the city. Other financial positions: there will not be any water-and-sewer dividend and frontage-l...

The situation with Portage and Main reopening for walking is one of the most problematic and hotly debated topics in Winnipeg. This issue is practically the highest priority issue to be resolved in the upcoming elections. All residents of Winnipeg are invited to participate in this plebiscite and express their vision of a solution to this problem. Almost all candidates for mayor announced their intention to support the results of the plebiscite, although b...

Manitoba became one of the 10 places to visit in 2019 as one of the world's most famous travel guides says. It takes the 8th place on this list. Travel Manitoba's president, Colin Ferguson, stated that he is very pleased with this event and at the same time he is very excited that such a popular travel guide recommends Manitoba for travelling in 2019. Thanks to this event, not only local residents but also a lot of people from other countries in the world...

While the residents of Winnipeg go to the polling stations, the mayoral candidates have the last chance to talk with the voters and influence their opinion. Of the eight candidates for this post, two are considered public opinion leaders - current mayor Brian Bowman and his main rival, Jenny Motkaluk. They conducted the latest activities of their election campaign and expressed an opinion on the election. Acting Mayor Bowman conducted a tour of all Winnipe...

The Premier of the province does not think that the federal government promises that the new carbon tax will not affect the welfare of the people of the province. On Tuesday he made a big statement about this. The federal government has submitted a carbon tax reimbursement plan to residents of the province who have been criticized by the Premier. He believes that the rebate cheques will not fully cover the costs of citizens on this tax, and this will signi...

RCMP in Thompson, Manitoba has arrested two men after searching a residence and coming across a haul of illegal items, including explosives. On Monday, October 22nd officers searched a house in Westwood area approximately 2 p.m. Officers found a number of suspected mining explosives, 14 firearms — one of which was loaded — cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and cash. A special unit was called to deal with explosives and make sure of safely removal and clearing t...

Recently more and more thefts and other crimes happened in Winnipeg. As per Winnipeg Police this year they have seen a spike of crime in the city. Another theft happened on Friday, October 19th, but only the next day the coach realized what had happened. Thieves have broken into and stolen from a storage shed at a baseball field in Elmwood (Koskie Field), taking, among other things, dozens of aluminum bats. Elmwood Giants Baseball Club board member Al Kinl...

Everyone dreams of hitting a lottery jackpot, but not everyone even tries and buy lottery tickets. Life is full of surprises, not always good ones, but sometimes it's just your lucky day! Bradley Houston said he had to check his winning lottery ticket a number of times before reality set in. On Tuesday, October 23rd the winning ticked played its part and now we have 1 more millionaire in Winnipeg. Houston couldn’t really believe his luck, “I called a coupl...

The Bear Clan Patrol is known for their efforts finding missing youth and working to keep Winnipeg streets safe. The meth problem is a real threat for people in Winnipeg. Drug trafficking problem is on a rise in Canada for the last couple of years. Winnipeg authorities started a full-scale investigation into city`s meth problem. As per Winnipeg Police, there is a spike in meth-related crime incidents, like property theft, residential break-ins, unreasonabl...

The Manitoba RCMP is looking for a 42-year-old suspect in connection with a series of incidents involving forged government IDs and fake bank accounts. A suspect is identified as Emery Peter Smith, 42, is described as 5’7″, 141 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes, RCMP also published several pictures of the suspect, where he walks into the bank, to open an account under fake identification documents. On Friday RCMP issued three arrest warrants for Winnipeg...

A family of hit-and-run victim upset following the case delay. Over a year ago, in September 2017, 43-year-old Anthony Green was critically injured in a hit and run incident. The victim was fighting for his life in the hospital for almost five months on life support, but he had died in January of 2018. The incident happened on Talbot Avenue, the suspect was identified as Shane David Strebly of Winnipeg, he has been charged with failing to stop at the scene...

Past Monday morning, October 22nd Progressive Conservative caucus gathered to discuss and make a decision about the fate of one of their own, a member, who got in trouble for inappropriate behavior at work. Cliff Graydon, a Manitoba government backbencher who made inappropriate comments to at least one female staff member has been ousted from the Progressive Conservative caucus. PC Caucus Chair Wayne Ewasko said in a statement Graydon has been removed “eff...

Approximately at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 22nd the fire started at Pounder Emulsions at 28 hundred Day Street. The Transcona Asphalt plant caught on fire, the rescue and firefighter teams were called and dispatched to control the fire and help people if needed. Crews were checking for any hotspots Monday evening on Day Street between Gunn and Springfield roads. The fire forced the evacuation of some nearby businesses as well as one school in the area. Th...

Identity theft is a scary thing, you never know when and where your name and credit card will be used and what consequences it will bring into your life. Many things can lead to identity theft, a wallet is lost or stolen, a personal computer is hacked, or simply thieves took personal mail with credit card statement and other personal information. A man in Oakbank is charged with 17 offenses related to fraud, forged documents, and identity theft. RCMP initi...

Last Thursday, October 18th after a brief chase Winnipeg Police stopped and arrested a man, who is now facing multiple charges. Police officers spotted a vehicle that looked like the one reported stolen a few days ago and followed the car. With the help of the AIR1 helicopter and the Tactical Support Team, the vehicle was stopped on the Arlington Street Bridge. The driver rammed a police car but was taken into custody. The officers that were involved in th...

The meth problem is a real threat for people in Winnipeg. Drug trafficking problem is on a rise in Canada for the last couple of years. Winnipeg authorities started a full-scale investigation into city`s meth problem. As per Winnipeg Police, there is a spike in meth-related crime incidents, like property theft, residential break-ins, unreasonable anger towards each other (meth users) and other people around them, violent attacks, some ending up in lethal o...