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By Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking at reducing or even eliminating elected school boards as part of a review of education in the province.
The Progressive Conservative government announced a commission Wednesday that will examine all aspects of schooling from kindergarten to Grade 12 and report back by February of next year. Part of the focus will be on improving literacy and graduation rates and boosting math and science scores.
By The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG — A man convicted in the high-profile shooting death of Winnipeg woman inside a home that was then set on fire has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars.
A jury on Saturday found Christopher Brass guilty of manslaughter in the March 2017 death of Jeanenne Fontaine, who was 29.
Winnipeg police have arrested two youths who allegedly made threats to three city schools late last week.
One youth has been arrested for threats made towards École Van Belleghem, while the other allegedly made threats towards Arthur Day Middle School and John W. Gunn Middle School.
WINNIPEG — A new multi-unit rental housing complex is planned for downtown Winnipeg, just steps from the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
The Arts District project was announced Wednesday and promises 119 new rental units for middle-classes families at 290 Colony Street.
The commanding officer of the Manitoba RCMP is calling it a career at the end of the month.
Assistant Commissioner Scott Kolody has been with the Mounties for 34 years and in his current role for the past two and a half years.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have extended the contract of defensive back Anthony Gaitor through the 2020 season.
Gaitor spent the 2018 season with Winnipeg after signing as a free agent from the B.C. Lions. He recorded two interceptions, two defensive touchdowns, two sacks and 27 defensive tackles in ten games.
By Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press
OTTAWA — Travellers caught sneaking small amounts of marijuana into Canada could soon be forced to pay fines.
Although stiff criminal penalties will remain options on the books, the federal border agency is developing administrative sanctions to give it more flexibility to deal with people who arrive at the border with cannabis in the era of legal recreational use.
By Kelly Geraldine Malone The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG — The head of the RCMP in Manitoba says providing an eagle feather to people swearing oaths is a positive step toward reconciliation with Indigenous communities.
Assistant Commissioner Scott Kolody says officers work closely with Indigenous people every day and he hopes providing an eagle feather will show mutual respect and trust.
