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Brandon Fires Estimated to Have Caused $25M in Damage

June 18, 2018 10:36 AM in News • 0 Comments

A damage estimate is in for the multiple fires that destroyed several buildings in downtown Brandon last month.

Brandon police say $25 million worth of damage was caused on May 19 when a structural fire began at Christie’s Office Plus on Pacific Avenue. The winds sent the flames and embers to spread to neighbouring buildings, including Collyer’s Sales and Service, Brandon Boxing Club and Kazic Kontracting. The Massey Manor apartment complex across the street, a beer store and adjoining vacant structure located at 5th Street and Rosser Avenue were also damaged.

Leave the Car Parked: Bike Week Winnipeg is Here

June 18, 2018 06:52 AM in News • 0 Comments

Cyclists are gearing up for a week of bike-related activities in celebration of active and healthier modes of transportation in Winnipeg.

Bike to Work Day is today and is the signature event of Bike Week Winnipeg. The single day offers several pitstops at designated locations to cyclists as they make their commute into the city’s core.

Manitoba Public Insurance Applies to Hike Rates for 2019-20

June 17, 2018 09:58 AM in News • 0 Comments

Manitoba Public Insurance will seek more from the pockets of ratepayers for the 2019-20 insurance year.

The Crown corporation has applied to the Public Utilities Board for a 2.2 percent rate increase.

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Evacuation at Winnipeg Airport Over Following ‘Possible Security Incident’

June 17, 2018 08:48 AM in News • 0 Comments

By The Canadian Press

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Airport was evacuated because of a “possible security incident” on Sunday morning before returning to normal operations nearly an hour later.

Officials did not release much information about the incident, saying only that people at the airport should follow directions on site and those on their way to the facility should check with their airlines for the latest flight information.

Winnipeg Transit’s Summer Schedule Now in Effect

June 17, 2018 08:00 AM in News • 0 Comments

Winnipeg Transit is now operating on a summer schedule.

Riders should take note of the following routes and updated schedule information.

Police See Spike in Vehicles Stolen with Keys Inside

June 16, 2018 01:56 PM in News • 0 Comments

Winnipeg police have a simple message for vehicle owners: don’t leave your ride running with the keys inside.

Police have recently seen a 54 percent spike in vehicle thefts over May and into June, with the majority of the incidents involving either a running vehicle, with stolen keys or keys that had been left inside a vehicle.

Assiniboine Park Trolley to Connect with The Forks

June 15, 2018 01:43 PM in News • 0 Comments

The Assiniboine Park’s trolley will begin providing free transportation at The Forks on Saturday.

Park and zoo visitors can hop on the trolley to head downtown, catching a ride at multiple locations throughout the park.

Two Arrested in Winnipeg Drug, Weapons Raid

June 15, 2018 12:06 PM in News • 0 Comments

Two people were arrested Wednesday after Winnipeg police executed two search warrants on suspicion of drug trafficking in the city.

Officers searched a home in the Assiniboine Park area and another in Windsor Park.

Crews Working to Restore Power to Parts of Manitoba

June 15, 2018 11:27 AM in News • 0 Comments

Hydro Tower — (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabres)

Manitoba Hydro crews are working to restore power to a number of areas following a late spring storm Thursday evening.

Outages remain in the Killarney, Morden and Portage la Prairie areas due to the active weather system that passed through the province.

Youth Job Centres Helping Manitoba Students Land Summer Work

June 15, 2018 10:47 AM in News • 0 Comments

Manitoba students looking for summer work this season are being encouraged to link up with one of 38 Manitoba Youth Job Centres (MYJC) across the province.

The centres, located throughout rural and northern Manitoba, help match qualified students and youth aged 12 to 29 with local employers. The province is investing $400,000 this year into the program.

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