Arson is being blamed for a fire that destroyed 2 Winnipeg businesses and damaged 5 others. The blaze broke out yesterday in a martial arts studio and spread to an antique shop next door. Someone had apparently called police about a break in, and when cops arrived the building was on fire. Both businesses had to be torn down after the fire was put out.
So, it looks like it could be months or even years before the fate of the old army barracks in town, could be decided. A judicial review to determine whether or not the feds properly consulted First Nations, before handing over the Kapyong barracks to a development firm, has been delayed. First Nations say they have a right to the area based on past treaties and land deals.
Well here’s a story you don’t hear everyday. 3 hospital chaplains have gone to the province’s labour board claiming their boss bullied them. The 3 say they were verbally abused and received threats to their careers by Father Gerry Ward, the spiritual care director of St. Boniface hospital.
The price of oil is down almost a buck this morning. But that being said, the price is still up more than 70 per cent in the last 2 months. GasBuddy.com says the average price of regular gas across the country has risen to 97.5 cents a litre. That’s up 7.5 cents from just a month ago.
Taking a page out of the Obama book….Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will announce new credit card rules this morning. It’s expected he’ll force companies to be more transparent, so customers will know what rates they’re charged and why.
Someone in the Edmonton area has good reason to quit their job and take it easy for the rest of their life. That’s where the only winning ticket was sold for the jackpot in last night’s 6/49 draw. The jackpot was worth 49.8 million dollars ! That’s only 5 million less than the biggest lottery prize ever won in the country…..which also happened in Alberta, to 17 oil workers back in 2005.
If you’re planning a trip south, you’re gonna like this news. The loonie is on a roll. It’s gained 3 cents alone so far this week. It’s now trading at 87.82 cents U.S.
