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WINNIPEG — The city is mulling over the idea of relocating its heliport, used by the Insect Control Branch, to make way for the future expansion of bus rapid transit, ChrisD.ca has learned.
The heliport on Grey Street currently serves as the launching pad for the City of Winnipeg‘s airborne mosquito larviciding operations. Winnipeg police and STARS air ambulance also occasionally use the site.
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG – Bryan Little believes the Winnipeg Jets are hungry underdogs heading into their highly anticipated second-round playoff series with the Nashville Predators.
The veteran forward agrees the teams almost mirror each other in statistics, but he tilted the scales a little bit toward Nashville for a couple of reasons.
Hockey fans have been stressing out over when the Winnipeg Jets will play each game in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. But now we know.
The NHL finalized the schedule late Wednesday, tearing back the curtain on when and where the series will be played. All away games can be viewed at Bell MTS Place as part of the recently-announced Whiteout Viewing Party. Tickets go on sale Thursday at 1 p.m.
Mark your calendars, the second round schedule is now available! ? #WPGWhiteout
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— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) April 26, 2018
By Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG – A much higher carbon tax and a limit on foreign-owned housing are among the items being pushed by some Manitoba New Democrats for consideration at the party’s annual convention.
The party’s Wolseley constituency association in Winnipeg says research shows that a carbon tax of US$240 per tonne would do more to persuade people to reduce consumption of fossil fuels.
The City of Winnipeg is helping to fund a new foot patrol program in Osborne Village.
Through $30,000 to the Osborne Village BIZ, the foot patrol program will become the fourth of its kind in the city.
By The Canadian Press
OTTAWA – The Standards Council of Canada says it is developing national guidelines for the manufacture of barbecue brushes after a number of cases in which people accidentally ingested wire bristles.
The Council is currently seeking proposals to establish the new standard, aimed at protecting consumer health and safety, after Health Canada opted last year not to ban wire-bristle brushes outright.
A 21-year-old woman who was injured in an ATV crash last weekend has succumbed to her injuries.
The single-vehicle accident happened Saturday at around 4:20 p.m. in a field off Provincial Road 27 East in the RM of Hanover.
While the Winnipeg Jets are getting the job done in Nashville on Friday against the Predators, local fans can watch the action at Bell MTS Place.
The arena will open its doors one hour before puck drop at 7 p.m., with the game being broadcast on the four scoreboard screens.
By The Canadian Press
BOISSEVAIN, Man. – Lindsay Alvis was excitedly preparing to open up the first yoga studio in the small southwestern Manitoba community she calls home when a letter showed up in the mailboxes of some of her neighbours.
“PLEASE DON’T DO YOGA” the letter began.
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed right-handed pitchers Jack Charleston and Tyler Beardsley to the team’s 2018 roster.
Charleston pitched at two levels of the Chicago White Sox’ organization in 2017, combining for a 3-2 record, 12 saves, and a 2.42 ERA in 34 relief appearances for the High-A Carolina League’s Winston-Salem Dash and the Double-A Southern League’s Birmingham Barons.
