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Winnipeg Labour Leader Quits; Cites Sexist Comments, Treatment by Men

March 20, 2019 05:25 PM in The Canadian Press • 0 Comments

By Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press

WINNIPEG — A labour leader in Manitoba has resigned from her job over what she says have been sexist remarks and dismissive treatment by some of her male colleagues in the labour movement.

Basia Sokal surprised about 50 people at a Winnipeg Labour Council meeting Tuesday night when she announced she was resigning as president after two years on the job. The council is an advocate on municipal labour issues in the city and is part of the Canadian Labour Congress.

City Warns Winnipeggers to Stay Off the Ice

March 20, 2019 04:03 PM in News • 0 Comments

Thin Ice Sign — Thin ice has prompted a warning from emergency officials to stay off waterways. (UMANITOBA.CA)

Rising spring temperatures, melting snow and deteriorating ice conditions has Winnipeg first responders urging people to stay away from waterways.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says ice surfaces are thin and fragile at this time of year, and falling into ice-cold water can be deadly.

Teen Charged After Pointing Gun in Winnipeg IKEA Parking Lot

March 20, 2019 02:13 PM in News • 0 Comments

WINNIPEG — A 17-year-old boy is in police custody after he allegedly pointed a gun at two people in the parking lot of IKEA on Tuesday night.

Police were called to the south Winnipeg store at around 7 p.m. for a report of someone armed with a gun.

Girl, 4, Dies in Hospital After Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision in Winnipeg

March 20, 2019 11:30 AM in The Canadian Press • 0 Comments

By The Canadian Press

WINNIPEG — A four-year-old girl who was critically injured when she was struck by a vehicle while walking with a woman near a Winnipeg intersection earlier this week has died.

Police say the girl died Tuesday following the collision that happened around noon the previous day in the city’s north end.

CAA Asks Manitobans to Vote for ‘Worst Roads’

March 20, 2019 10:50 AM in News • 0 Comments

WINNIPEG — Voting has opened for Manitobans to vote for which roads they think are the worst in the province.

CAA Manitoba’s eighth annual Worst Roads campaign kicked off Wednesday to coincide with the first day of spring, just as the city begins tackling nuisance potholes.

Winnipeg School Trustee Upset with Province Over Funding to Seek NDP Nomination

March 20, 2019 09:02 AM in The Canadian Press • 0 Comments

By The Canadian Press

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg School Division trustee who has been in a war of words with Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government is planning to run for the Opposition New Democrats.

Mark Wasyliw has told the Winnipeg Labour Council he will seek the NDP nomination in the Fort Garry seat in Winnipeg.

Trees Winnipeg Encourages People to Get Planting This Spring

March 20, 2019 08:12 AM in News • 0 Comments

A non-profit Winnipeg organization is encouraging citizens to get planting as the calendar officially flips to spring today.

Trees Winnipeg is marking the first day of the season by inviting green thumbs to its Winnipeg ReLeaf Tree Planting Program, which helps replenish the city’s tree population.

Beverley Street Home Heavily Damaged by Fire

March 20, 2019 06:55 AM in News • 0 Comments

A home in the 700 block of Beverley Street was significantly damaged by fire Tuesday evening.

Winnipeg fire crews arrived on scene just before 7:30 p.m. and began an interior offensive attack. The fire was quickly knocked down, but the structure also suffered extensive smoke and water damage.