A spokesperson for the Winnipeg Police Service offered an apology Wednesday over the actions of an officer that sparked criticism online. A photo of police officers and paramedics with a man on a bench circulated widely on social media after…
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Commissioner finds Manitoba cabinet minister’s constituency group broke rule
Manitoba’s elections commissioner has ruled that a Progressive Conservative constituency association broke a rule when it accepted merchandise to be used for prizes at a golf tournament. But Bill Bowles says the infraction was unintentional and does not warrant prosecution.…
Manitoba cabinet minister’s constituency group broke rule, commissioner finds
The Canadian Press Published Wednesday, July 17, 2019 1:38PM CST Last Updated Wednesday, July 17, 2019 1:39PM CST Manitoba’s elections commissioner has ruled that a Progressive Conservative constituency association broke a rule when it accepted merchandise to be used for…
RCMP probe into lab researchers leads university to suspend China travel
The University of Manitoba is suspending travel to mainland China for students and non-academic staff — and recommending faculty avoid unnecessary travel — in light of an RCMP investigation involving two microbiology researchers and a possible “policy breach” at the National Microbiology…
University suspends trips to China amid RCMP probe into lab researchers
The University of Manitoba is suspending travel to mainland China for students and non-academic staff — and recommending faculty avoid unnecessary travel — in light of an RCMP investigation involving two microbiology researchers and a possible “policy breach” at the National Microbiology…
Winnipeg police confirm officer took photo of intoxicated man, apologize after online backlash
Winnipeg police are apologizing after one of their officers took a photo last Friday of a man who was intoxicated while a first responder crew was helping him. In a photo posted by Justin Highway, a smiling Winnipeg Fire Paramedic…
Winnipeg Police confirm officer took photo of intoxicated man, apologize following online backlash
Winnipeg police are apologizing after one of their officers took a photo last Friday of a vulnerable man who was intoxicated while a first responder crew was helping him. In a photo posted by Justin Highway, a smiling Winnipeg Fire…
‘Hang in there’: Officers overloaded with work, says police chief
Police Chief Danny Smyth says the Winnipeg Police Service is so overloaded with work, many officers may not be able to arrest break-and-enter suspects. In a memo to his employees issued on Tuesday, Smyth said he is “tired and frustrated” by what…
Overwhelmed officers may no longer be able to arrest break-in, robbery suspects, police chief says
Police Chief Danny Smyth says the Winnipeg Police Service is so overloaded with work, many officers may not be able to arrest break-and-enter suspects. In a memo to his employees issued on Tuesday, Smyth said he is “tired and frustrated” by what…
Winnipeg police to address controversial picture making social media rounds
Winnipeg police say they will be addressing a controversial photo that made the rounds on social media late last week. The photo appears to show officers and fire paramedics posing with a vulnerable man for a photo. The photo was…