Manitoba Marathon cancelled mid-race as mercury climbs to dangerous levels
The Manitoba Marathon has been cancelled after Environment Canada issued a heat warning, organizers confirmed to CBC News. About an hour after the run started, the decision was made to cancel the event, which boasted about 6,000 participants. “We had hoped that today would turn out better,” said Manitoba Marathon executive director Rachel Munday. “We certainly thought […]
Unions, employers must work together
News Clint Chan Tack 16 Hrs Ago President Paula-Mae Weekes – THE time has come for a new relationship between workers and employers. Adversarial stances adopted by both sides are no longer relevant or productive in a world that has been changed forever by the covid19 pandemic. President Paula-Mae Weekes expressed this opinion in her […]
RCMP say officers fired on in La Ronge, 2 gunmen sought
RCMP say officers came under fire in La Ronge, Sask., on Sunday, and the Mounties have urged residents to shelter in place until the two suspects are found. Officers are responding to the incident in the town about 600 kilometres north of Regina, and residents should expect an increased police presence in the area, the Mounties said […]
Carter fourth in world 50m butterfly, sets new Trinidad and Tobago record
Sports Joel Bailey 2 Hrs Ago Dylan Carter of Trinidad and Tobago competes during men’s 50m butterfly semifinal 2 at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday. (AP Photo) – DYLAN CARTER set a new national record as he placed fourth in the men’s 50-metre butterfly final, at the 19th FINA World […]
‘World lost a good person’: Manitoba parents warn of global sextortion targeting teenage boys
Daniel Lints was kind and responsible with a witty sense of humour. The rural Manitoba teenager had a bright future and loving family. He played hockey and was a constant visitor to the nearby community pool. He was a normal and happy 17-year-old until one chilly February day, he accepted a message request from what […]
NGOs, UN agency go to market to educate people about gender-based violence
News vishannap 10 Hrs Ago Derron Philanders pretends he is assaulting Kezzia Huggins in a D’Mad Company performance at the Tunapuna market Saturday as part of a campaign about gender- based violence. – ANGELO MARCELLE VISHANNA PHAGOO Gender-based violence is more than just physical assault, it has a wider array of actions, including abuse on […]
Saguenay evacuates 53 residences, landslide danger looms
Dozens of families in Saguenay’s La Baie neighbourhood were forced out of their homes late Saturday. The city of Saguenay and the Saguenay Fire Department ordered the emergency evacuation of 53 homes. The latest order comes just days after 24 other residences were evacuated following a landslide that swept away a house on Monday. Authorities worry another landslide […]
Government must outline process for National Tripartite Advisory Council
News Corey Connelly 8 Hrs Ago Natuc president general James Lambert at a media briefing in May. At his left is Natuc general secretary Michael Annisette. – File photo National Trade Union Centre (Natuc) president James Lambert has said the union will not return to the National Tripartite Advisory Council (NTAC) unless the government outlines […]
Quebec lifts mask mandate on public transit, but not everyone is on board
When Cerasela Tofan hopped on the Metro this afternoon, she put on a blue face covering, despite no longer being required to. As of Saturday, public transit users in Quebec no longer have to wear masks. But some Montrealers like Tofan said they’ll be masking up for the foreseeable future. “I think it’s too early to put […]
Man killed with broken bottle in Point Fortin
News Laurel V Williams 4 Hrs Ago The blood stains near the spot where Anthony Greene died on Friday night after he was stabbed with a broken bottle. – Lincoln Holder Anthony Curtis Greene was said to be walking away from an altercation in Point Fortin on Friday night when a young man fatally attacked […]
50 Calgarians summoned from mall for immediate jury selection
Dozens of Calgarians were summoned for jury selection — immediately — during lunch hour at a downtown Calgary mall this week, invoking a rare procedure imported from England. Alberta officers issued 50 summonses to people who were at the Core Shopping Centre on Thursday, documents which required the recipient to at once go to the Calgary […]
PNM youth urged to defend party from UNC’s attack
News Janelle De Souza 2 Hrs Ago Members of the PNM youth league at the Laventille Community Centre on June 18. – Angelo Marcelle MP for D’Abadie/O’Meara Lisa Morris-Julian and Minister in the Ministry of Education on Saturday encouraged young PNM members to “pick up the fight” and defend the political party in the face […]