There are only two days left to nominate a road in CAA Manitoba’s annual ‘Worst Roads’ campaign. They say rural roads are trending right now. The most popular pet peeve is potholes – but you can also choose a street for congestion, poor signage, the timing of traffic lights – and for pedestrian and cycling safety. Head to Home – CAA Worst Roads
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Manitobans are not getting the message about the dangers of distracted driving. Manitoba Public Insurance says more licenses were suspended for distracted driving in 2024 than in any of the four previous years. It’s also
causing the most fatalities – higher than impaired driving or speeding. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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The Manitoba government is introducing advanced care paramedics to several rural and northern locations including Portage, Dauphin, Neepawa and Swan River. They’ll respond to medical emergencies on rapid response vehicles, but won’t transport patients. They’re trained in advanced life support, respiratory and cardiac care procedures, and can give a wider range of medications.
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We can begin voting in the federal election on April 18th when advance polls open in Manitoba. The federal Liberals, Conservatives and NDP have candidates running in all 14 provincial ridings. Winnipeg South Centre has the most candidates with seven – Brandon-Souris only has three. Election Day is April 28th.
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The Liberals Mark Carney and the Conservatives Pierre Poilievre will be campaigning in the Greater Toronto Area today. The region is vote rich representing 20-percent of the country’s population. Right now, the Liberals have a ten point lead over the Tories in Ontario. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, meanwhile, will be in Saskatoon today.
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Manitoba’s MLAs may soon be belting out O Canada on every day the legislature sits. It’s the Opposition Conservatives idea – they say singing the national anthem daily would be a “permanent symbol of collective Canadian pride.” The governing NDP haven’t said if they endorse the proposal or not.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is pausing his so-called ‘reciprocal’ tariffs for 90 days on countries facing rates higher than his 10-percent baseline – except China which will now face a staggering 125% levy on all goods exported
to the U.S. The pause does not affect ongoing tariffs on foreign steel, aluminum and auto industries – or the 25% tariffs on Canadian goods outside of free trade rules.
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A team of students at the University of Prince Edward Island has developed an innovative product – ‘potato-based soap’. They take un-harvested potatoes – liquify them – add some ingredients like soap bases and other hydrating oils – put that in a mold and let it solidify – and Viola! Soap. They’re also giving a bar of soap to the local food bank for every bar sold.
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A restaurant in Thailand is drawing attention – and criticism – for offering discounts to their skinniest patrons. Customers who can squeeze their body through a series of increasingly narrow gates near the entrance can get up
to 20% off. Some call the restaurant ‘fatphobic’ – but the owner says most guests have a lot of fun with it. Meanwhile at the Heart Attack Grill in downtown Las Vegas, customers are offered unlimited free food, provided they
can prove they weigh more than 350 pounds.
