Usually, at concerts, patrons are kindly asked to turn off their cell phones.
That was before the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra began experimenting with the EnCue app. The what? Don’t worry, keep reading.
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Manitoba Tory Accused of Showing Naked Photos to Assistant to Remain in Caucus
By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG — A Manitoba member of the legislature investigated for showing his assistant a picture of naked women and making inappropriate remarks is to remain in the governing Progressive Conservative caucus.
Rick Wowchuk, who was re-elected in Swan River in last week’s election, was found to have breached the Manitoba legislative assembly’s respectful workplace policy five times.
Boy, 9, Held at Knifepoint During One of Several Winnipeg Robberies
Winnipeg police set up a sting operation to catch a suspect accused of robbing several people of cash and electronics earlier this month.
Police say on four separate occasions, the man met up with potential buyers interested in a cell phone for sale that was posted online. The victims all met the suspect outside a business on McGee Street, where they were robbed at knifepoint.
Manitoba Tory Candidate Was Investigated for Sharing Photo of Naked Women
By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG — A Progressive Conservative candidate looking to keep his seat in Tuesday’s Manitoba election was investigated for showing his assistant a photo on his cellphone of naked women and making comments about her wearing a bikini.
Rick Wowchuk, who is running again in the Swan River constituency, says he is sorry for sharing the inappropriate photo and for his remarks while he was a member of the legislature.
Major Parties Rallying Around Telecom Pricing Issue as Election Nears
By Terry Pedwell, The Canadian Press
OTTAWA — Consumer advocates say a rare consensus is forming among the major political parties ahead of the federal election that Canadians need protecting from gouging by the country’s big telecom companies.
It’s being called phone-bill populism, and it could be a make-or-break issue for the parties as they head toward the Oct. 21 vote.
Cause of Wireless Outage Unclear; Telus, Bell Say It Originated with Other Carriers
By The Canadian Press
TORONTO — The cause of a Rogers Wireless service outage that began Sunday remains unclear but the company says “a very limited number” of customers are still experiencing intermittent interruptions to voice calls.
The problems with Rogers mobile phone calls seem to have also affected other carriers.
MPI Funding Increased Enforcement Against Distracted Driving
Manitoba Public Insurance is funding increased police enforcement to catch distracted drivers in the act.
MPI is targeting the enforcement programs for April, July and October in Winnipeg, Brandon, Winkler, Morden and the RCMP.
There Wasn’t an App for That? Environment Canada Launches Its Own Weather App
By The Canadian Press
OTTAWA — Environment Canada is going mobile.
The federal agency launched its first ever weather app for iPhone and Android this week, including a new high-resolution radar option so amateur meteorologists can guess exactly when the next rain storm or blizzard is going to hit their backyard.
Survey Finds Few Take a Break from Work Email While on Vacation
So much for rest and relaxation while on vacation, a new survey has found.
An Ipsos survey says about half of Canadians check their work email while vacationing, with men more likely to dive into their inbox while off the clock.
Officers Won’t Be Charged After Man’s Arm Fractured
Two Winnipeg police officers will not be charged following an investigation where a man’s arm was fractured during an arrest nearly two years ago.
Police were called to a West End restaurant on February 7, 2016 for a patron who refused to leave. Police arrested the man and then released him, when he began recording police with his cell phone. A scuffle broke out and the man’s left arm was twisted and injured.
