Hundreds of thousands of vehicles are being recalled in Canada due to a steering issue that could increase a driver’s risk of a crash. Around 239,000 newer-model Honda and Acura vehicles are affected by the gearbox problem
which can make them hard to steer.
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This warm summer-like weather will continue into the Thanksgiving Day long weekend. Environment Canada says an upper ridge over the Prairies this week has boosted daytime highs well above the normal of 12.
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You can now help Manitoba police round-up some of the province’s most wanted criminals. The Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit has created a website to share timely information about wanted people – and to take your tips. Since the unit started up in May – they’ve arrested 480 suspects. The website is at Manitoba’s most wanted | City of Winnipeg
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The Manitoba government has apologized in the legislature for clawing-back federal benefit payments to kids in the child welfare system. The apology was part of a settlement of a class-action lawsuit that’ll see the province pay out $530 million. Roughly 30,000 children will be compensated.
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The province is putting $10 million into a new fund aimed at getting more affordable housing units on the market. The investment trust would work to attract private-sector investors, who’ll then build new housing or convert existing buildings into affordable units. Non-profits would run the buildings.
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Brandon’s Westman Communications Group has reportedly tapped into a federal program to help expand high-speed internet to 16 rural communities. They’ve secured $8-million from the CRTC’s Broadband Fund.
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A majority of Canadian fathers believe they share raising the kids and household chores equally – but fewer moms say the same thing. A study found 64% of dads said it was all equal – compared to 46% of mothers. On average, fathers spent almost 5 hours a day looking after the kids – for mom it’s around 7.5.
