Federal government says it has found almost 500 ways to cut red tape
The federal government says it has found almost 500 ways to streamline regulations and cut costs following a 60-day red tape review exercise.
Departments and agencies have published reports identifying measures to make them more efficient and eliminate complicated or redundant regulations or processes.
Examples include a Canada Border Services Agency proposal to end the rule requiring that travellers arriving in Canada only on their way to another country, be examined by the agency before making their way to their departing flight.
Silver Alert cancelled after missing 85-year-old safely located
The Winnipeg Police Service says that an 85-year-old Winnipeg man has been safely located.
Police had issued a Silver Alert just after midnight on Tuesday, saying that the man hadn't been seen since Noon on Monday. He had last been seen in the Sage Creek area of Winnipeg.
Just before noon on Tuesday, the WPS sent out another release saying the man had been found safe.
The WPS issues a Silver Alert when a senior or vulnerable adult goes missing.
Weatherlogics calls for warm fall, but then cold and snowy winter
A meteorologist says this week's weather should be a sign of things to come for the rest of September. And September's weather should be a sign of things to come for fall in Southern Manitoba.
Scott Kehler with Weatherlogics says after a week of cooler weather, we should see a return to above-normal temperatures this week. The normal high for September 9 in Winnipeg is 20 degrees. This week is expected to produce daily high temperatures ranging from 23 to 27 degrees.
Kehler says this change in weather is a result of a reversal in the jet stream.
Kids, homeschoolers and adults can explore creativity at Cartizan Studio
Kristin Okhmatovski used to think she couldn’t be an artist.
“There was a point in my life where I thought I couldn’t be an artist because I wasn’t skilled at watercolour,” she says. “Then I slowly discovered there were so many other mediums you could use to create – where you could feel successful and accomplished.”
It was out of that experience that Cartizan Studio was born.
The Power of Reconciliation
Matthew 6:14
We cannot be right with God until we are right with one another.
The power of reconciliation is stronger than revenge. It is amazing how forgiveness unloads the weapon in the other person's hand.
When you reconcile with your brother or sister, it is amazing what it does in both hearts. It is like having your nervous system flushed out. It is like getting over a long-standing fever and cleansing the corruption that has been diseasing your mind.
Verse of the Day: September 9
Titus 2:2
Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.
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Almost half of Canadians want the Temporary Foreign Worker program eliminated: poll
A new poll suggests 44 per cent of Canadians want to see the temporary foreign worker program scrapped as the country grapples with high unemployment, especially among young people.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre recently proposed eliminating the program in response to high youth unemployment. The unemployment rate for people aged 15 to 24 hit 14.6 per cent nationally in July, according to Statistics Canada data.
Manitoba grand chief calls for better cell service after mass stabbings
A Manitoba grand chief says better cell coverage could help responses to emergencies such as last week's mass stabbings on Hollow Water First Nation.
Grand Chief Jerry Daniels of the Southern Chiefs' Organization says First Nations deserve connection to emergency services the same as other communities.
Providence marks 100 years with big celebration and $20M announcement
It was a weekend full of reunions, memories, and big announcements as Providence University College and Theological Seminary in Otterburne celebrated its 100th anniversary.
The festivities kicked off Friday night (Sept. 5) at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, where alumni and dignitaries packed out the room at their Centennial Gala.
Woman dead, another injured after early morning assault on St. Anne’s Road
A 21-year-old has been charged after a woman was seriously assaulted before her death over the weekend.
At approximately 1:15 a.m. on September 6, officers from the East District responded to a condo complex in the 600 block of St. Anne’s Road for the report of a woman being seriously assaulted.
Officers found two victims outside when they arrived. Both had serious upper-body injuries.
A 46-year-old female was taken to the hospital in critical condition and succumbed to her injuries.