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Transcona Video Store Closing

WINNIPEG – The owner of a video rental store in Winnipeg says it’s bittersweet to be closing so soon after its 40th anniversary. Glen Fuhl at Video King in Transcona says the COVID-19 pandemic hurt the business badly and then the recent lengthy strikes in Hollywood was the final blow. He used to bring in an average of 36 new
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2 New Bills At Manitoba Legislature

WINNIPEG – Two proposed bills have been tabled at the Manitoba legislature, aimed at cracking down on sex offenders and fake intimate images. One bill would forbid people convicted of sex offences from legally changing their name, similar to existing laws in Saskatchewan and Alberta. People who apply to change their legal name would have to undergo a criminal record
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Hot Coffee Thrown During Assault

WINNIPEG – A 34 year old woman has been charged after an employee of a downtown Winnipeg store was assaulted and had hot coffee thrown on her. Police say the woman got angry when the worker asked her to leave because she could not pay. The suspect is accused of throwing a large cup of coffee at the 47 year
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Another Building On Main Burns

WINNIPEG – Another building on Winnipeg’s Main Street has been gutted by fire. Crews were called to 596 Main on Friday night at around 8 p.m. While battling the flames, firefighters were forced to retreat from inside due to dangerous conditions. The three storey mixed use building is being called a complete loss. No one was hurt and the blaze
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New Fish & Wildlife Funding In Manitoba

WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is committing nearly $1 million this year to help protect fish and wildlife. The funding will go to 17 projects which will bolster access to fishing and hunting. The money will come from a provincial fund that collects donations and restitution payments for fish and wildlife infractions.
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Accused Murderer Fit To Stand Trial

WINNIPEG – A doctor says a Manitoba man accused of killing five family members, including his three small kids, is mentally fit to stand trial. Ryan Manoakeesick is charged with five counts of first degree murder in the deaths of his common-law partner, their children and his partner’s teenage niece. Mounties found their bodies last month at different locations, including
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Manitoba To Lift Construction Ban

WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s NDP government is planning to lift a ban on labour agreements that require non-unionized workers on large government projects to be governed by the same rules and benefits as their unionized counterparts. The ban was enacted by the former PC government which said the practice drove up costs and dissuaded non-union contractors from bidding for work. However,
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But What About The Art?

WINNIPEG – Mayor Scott Gillingham’s change of heart about the concourse below Portage and Main is raising concern about a piece of art there. Gillingham now wants the street level of the intersection reopened to foot traffic by the summer of 2025 after receiving a report on the cost of needed repairs to the underground walkway. A concrete relief that
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Manitoba Announces Budget Day

WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s new NDP government will table its initial budget on Tuesday, April 2nd. Premier Wab Kinew says his first financial plan since winning power last October will include major investments to bring quality health care closer to communities and increase capacity and staffing across the province. He also says the 2024-25 budget will create new measures to lower
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Luggage Thrown At Winnipeg Police

WINNIPEG – Police say residents of a Winnipeg apartment building threw items from their balconies at officers as they tried to handcuff an agitated man. Neither of the officers were hit by the items which included a smaller suitcase. However, investigators say one of the cops was bit by the suspect and he also tried to bite the other one.

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