WINNIPEG — Jenny Motkaluk is vowing to freeze frontage levy rates if she’s elected mayor next week.
Motkaluk said she would commit to freezing the fees at the current rate of $5.45 per foot.
Motkaluk Would Freeze Frontage Levy Rates if Elected
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Newfoundland and Labrador First to Buy Adult Use Pot in New Era for Cannabis
By The Canadian Press
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Ian Power made sure he was first in line on a chilly October night to make a midnight purchase that will likely cement his place in Canadian history. Outside one of the cannabis shops in St. John’s, N.L., that were set to open at 12 a.m. local time on Oct. 17th, the 46-year-old knew exactly what he planned to do with his first legally purchased gram.
“I’m having a plaque made with the date and time and everything. This is never actually going to be smoked. I’m going to keep it forever,” said Power.
Nurse Scores Winner, McDavid Has Four Points as Oilers Top Jets in OT
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG – Todd McLennan made no apology for his bias toward Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid.
The coach only had to watch McDavid score twice and add two assists as the Oilers overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 Tuesday on Darnell Nurse’s goal 1:25 into overtime.
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Six Manitoba Retailers Greenlit to Sell Cannabis on Wednesday
WINNIPEG — When marijuana becomes legal at midnight Wednesday across Canada, Manitobans will have half a dozen options on where to purchase it.
The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba has approved six stores to sell cannabis.
Manitoba Sets New Fines to Combat Spread of Aquatic Evasive Species
By Brian Schultz
The Manitoba government is implementing a set of penalties to combat the spread of aquatic invasive species in the province.
Beginning Wednesday, enforcement officers will have the power to issue a ticket with a specific fine to be voluntarily paid in court. Until now, offenders were required to appear in court to answer to their charges.
Student Found with Gun, Ammo at Selkirk High School
A Manitoba school was placed into lockdown Tuesday after reports of an armed student.
RCMP responded to Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School at around 11 a.m. and found a student with a firearm and ammunition in his backpack.
Manitoba Gets Tougher on Distracted Driving, Triples Fines to $672
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has taken the gloves off and introduced tougher penalties for motorists who choose to text and drive.
Beginning November 1, a first-time offence for distracted driving will cost you $672 — up from a $203 fine previously.
Winnipeg Man Carjacked While Meeting Seller He Met Online
An in-person transaction went south for a Winnipeg man who was wanting to purchase an electronic item he saw posted online.
Police say the 36-year-old victim met with the seller in the area of Selkirk Avenue and McKenzie Street on Monday night.
