A nine-year-old Edmonton Oilers fan from Thompson, Manitoba, got help from his school principal to convince his parents to let him stay up late to watch the NHL playoffs.
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Manitoba is set to legalize the home cultivation of recreational cannabis for personal use. A bill has been introduced in the provincial legislature that would allow residents aged 19 and older to grow up to four plants at home.
The governments of Canada and Manitoba have allocated $2.6 million to Manitoba Pork’s ‘Squeal on Pigs’ campaign, aiming to control the wild pig population within the province. This program encourages Manitobans to report wild pig sightings, providing tools for identification and reporting. Wild pigs pose threats to human and animal health, as well as causing damage to agricultural resources. The campaign emphasizes the importance of not hunting wild pigs independently, as it can disperse their populations.
Winnipeg has witnessed a substantial decrease in the theft of catalytic converters since 2022. In 2023, there were 344 reported thefts compared to nearly 1,800 the previous year, and only 12 incidents have been reported in 2024 so far. This decline is attributed to new provincial regulations requiring scrap metal dealers to adhere to strict identification and record-keeping protocols when buying or selling specific products.
A four-year-old child was seriously injured on Monday afternoon after running into the side of a moving trailer in Brandon, Manitoba. The incident occurred just before 3:30 p.m. on Victoria Avenue, and police say the child ran from a parking lot into the path of the trailer, which was being towed by a half-tonne truck. The child was taken to the Brandon Regional Health Centre before being airlifted to the Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg, where he remains in serious but stable condition.
The Manitoba government announced its intention to lift the ban on homegrown recreational cannabis, a move that would make Quebec the only province in Canada with such a restriction. The decision aligns Manitoba with the federal limit of four homegrown plants per household, set after the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2018. The former Progressive Conservative government in Manitoba had imposed an outright ban alongside Quebec, citing concerns about cannabis falling into the hands of children or entering the black market. However, these concerns did not materialize when medical marijuana was legalized earlier. The New Democrats, led by Premier Wab Kinew, promised during last year’s provincial election to lift the ban, a commitment welcomed by activist Jesse Lavoie. A bill to enact the change is expected to be introduced in the legislature soon, although its passage into law remains uncertain. The NDP government faces time constraints due to the upcoming summer break and the end of session, where unpassed bills are automatically killed. The Tories, now in Opposition, have indicated potential delays, while Kinew expressed confidence in the NDP’s ability to pass the bill through legislative steps.
A powerful ice wall pushed ashore by strong northwestern winds caused damage to homes and cottages in Twin Lakes Beach, Manitoba, over the weekend. The ice wall impacted boathouses, cottages, and decks, leaving residents facing significant cleanup and repair costs. While ice walls are not an annual occurrence, they have been a regular concern for residents in the area. The Rural Municipality (RM) of St. Laurent is providing assistance where possible, but many residents may be facing uninsured losses.
The Manitoba government plans to end its ban on homegrown recreational cannabis, aligning with the majority of provinces and the federal limit of four plants per household. The news is welcomed by activist Jesse Lavoie, who previously challenged the ban in court. A bill to enact the change is expected soon, but its timeline for passage is uncertain.
After scattered showers and even a thunderstorm or two on Monday, sunshine has returned to southern Manitoba on Tuesday. A ridge of high pressure will keep the sun shining over northern regions today as well. Temperatures will be cooler, and north winds will be gusty during the first couple of hours of Winnipeg’s Whiteout street party tonight before easing up considerably. In northwestern Ontario, rain and snow showers are expected to clear out, making way for sunshine. The rest of the week will bring warm April temperatures to the south.
In the rural community of Eriksdale, Manitoba, a couple has transformed a vacant space into a thriving music and art hub. Derrick McCandless and Dawn Mills have created the Eriksdale Music & Custom Frame Shop, a multi-faceted space that hosts open mic nights, summer concerts, and offers instrument repair and sales, pottery, and framing services. Their efforts have revitalized the community, bringing people together and showcasing local talent.