Drugs seized in roadside checkstop


Manitoba RCMP made an unexpected drug bust during their annual checkstop program on the weekend.

WAA urges preparation before holiday travel
The busy holiday travel season has triggered the Winnipeg Airports Authority to remind people to think ahead before taking off on a Christmastime trip.

Ex-Bombers coach Kelly’s court date may be delayed
Mike Kelly, the recently fired Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach, will remain in legal limbo until the new year.

Katz vows to fight province on sewage treatment
Winnipeg’s mayor says he is prepared to shout from the corner of Portage Avenue and Main Street in the New Year to change the province’s stance on sewage treatment requirements.

Youth pleads guilty in fatal crash
A 16-year-old boy pleaded guilty on Monday to driving a stolen SUV that slammed into a taxi and killed the driver in March 2008.

Suicide prompts call for help for young inmates
First-time federal prisoners under age 25 should receive detailed psychological assessments and be fast-tracked for counselling, a Manitoba judge recommended Monday.