Manitoba toughens drinking and driving crackdown
The Manitoba Government unveils a nine point plan to deter and punish impaired driving with on the spot three month licence suspensions, 30 day vehicle impounds, restricted appeals, a driver vehicle cross reference system, higher penalties for failure to stop, expanded ALERT units, faster court procedures, hall registration liability, and an awareness campaign.
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Manitoba
Canada
Nineoint
Justice
Jim McCrae
Albert
Driedger
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
City of Winnipeg
McCrae
Museum committee plans start on local museum project
The Rossburn Museum Committee met with a Museum of Man and Nature member and a Manitoba Culture official to map steps for a local museum. They discussed grants, cataloging help, labeling, a Dauphin convention in October, and a project budget. Interested residents may contact Doug Andrew or May Lawless.
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Rossburn Museum Committee
Museum of Man and Nature
Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Recreation
Dauphin
Doug Andrew
May Lawless
Westman Cable to switch WTBS to Detroit ABC affiliate
Marketing Manager Tom Rooke announced subscribers in western Manitoba will receive a new signal as WTBS is replaced by WXYZ, an ABC affiliate in Detroit. He cited signal inconsistency and stated the change aims to provide consistent service and bring a major United States network to the region.
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Westman Cable TV
Manitoba
Tom Rooke
WTBS
WXYZ
ABC
Detroit
Mr. Rooke
MPIC reports Manitoba bicycle crash stats across province
MPIC analysis shows 349 bicycle motor vehicle crashes last year in Manitoba with 281 injuries and five deaths. Of riders involved, 151 were 16 or younger, prompting Halbert to urge early cycling safety education and shared responsibility among drivers and cyclists.
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MPIC
Manitoba
Halbert
MPIC program aims to boost bicycle safety on roads
Halbert cites rising bicycle numbers and MPIC’s simple safety course as key to teaching good riding and driving habits that enhance road safety for all. The initiative emphasizes easy access and practical instruction to reduce accidents.
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Halbert
MPIC
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