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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.
A friendly wager between Tourism Winnipeg and its Minnesota counterpart saw a Twitter takeover on Wednesday, as followers of @SaintPaul were educated on all the cool ways those living in Minneapolis-St. Paul can experience Winnipeg.
It all began when the Winnipeg Jets and Minnesota Wild found themselves facing off in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. As you already know, Winnipeg won the series last Friday in a 5-0 shutout at Bell MTS Place.
Police in Brandon executed a search warrant Tuesday afternoon, seizing several weapons and a number of drugs.
Officers first arrested a man spotted leaving a residence in the 100 block of Frederick Street at around 4:45 p.m. Shortly after, they pulled over and arrested a woman also seen leaving the home.
By The Canadian Press
CALGARY – A small plane carrying six people made an emergency landing on a Calgary street Wednesday morning.
Police say the twin-engine plane was coming in from the south, heading for a landing at the Calgary airport, when the pilot radioed in that the aircraft was low on fuel.
Grab your glow sticks and neon running clothes. The Electric Donkey Run is returning to team up with ManyFest this year.
The annual run, produced by Swamp Donkey Adventure Racing, is Friday, September 7.
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG – Being traded to the Winnipeg Jets this season has turned into a highlight for Paul Stastny and Joe Morrow.
While the February moves disrupted their lives, they’ve been able to contribute to the success of a team that’s heading into the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
