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US Nightclub Shooting in Florida
Police say about 20 people are dead and another 42 wounded following a shooting and hostage taking inside an Orlando nightclub early this morning.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says police are investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, and are looking into whether it was an act of domestic or international terror, and
if the shooter was a lone wolf.
Police say the gunman was killed in a shootout with officers when a SWAT team entered the club to rescue hostages.
Walmart Will No Longer Accept VISA At Canadian Locations
A retail analyst and strategist says six of 10 Canadian Walmart customers are going to be disappointed by the retailer's decision to no longer accept Visa cards.
Walmart Canada released a statement yesterday saying Visa card fees are “unacceptably high.” Walmart stores in the US will continue to accept the credit card.
The first stores to stop accepting Visa will be in Thunder Bay, Ontario on July 18th and the change will be rolled out Canada-wide in phases.
Garth Brooks Pays Tribute To Gordie Howe
Country legend Garth Brooks paid tribute to “Mr. Hockey'' as he opened back-to-back shows in Saskatoon this weekend. Brooks wore a Gordie Howe Detroit Red Wings jersey on stage
Friday night, telling the crowd it was an honour to be playing in Howe's hometown.
He also took to social media, tweeting “May we all mean to our
sport what Mr. Hockey meant to his.'' Howe died Friday at the age of 88.
Alberta New Democrats
Alberta New Democrats wrap up their party convention in Calgary today, their first since winning a majority in last year's election.
Premier Rachel Notley gave a spirited speech to delegates yesterday, saying even with an expected 10-billion-dollar deficit amid plunging oil prices, they will protect core services and not pass on the “economic shock” to Alberta families. Notley received more than 20 standing ovations during her speech.
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The Messiah's Mansion is visiting Dauphin from June 11th - 19th beginning today.
The life size sanctuary replica is designed to educate Dauphin residents about historical temples of old and what they mean to us today.
Pastor Ricardo Mena of the Seventh Day Adventist Church says, "It's a great privilege to have this exhibit come through Dauphin."
Tours will run from 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm pausing at each station for about 15 minutes to explain the services and symbols of that station.
Admission to the exhibit is free.
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The Manitoba Government says people in the province seeking medical assistance in dying no longer must ask permission from the courts.
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Dauphin House Fire
Yesterday at approximately 4:20 pm Dauphin Fire Department received reports of a possible structure fire located on Forrest Avenue West.
While on arrival it was discovered a house was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters immediately began to control the fire bringing it under control in a short time completely extinguishing the fire in less than an hour.
All residents of the home made it out safely and there are no estimate on the damages incurred at this time.
An investigation is ongoing.
Manitoba Hydro Demand $20 Million Dollars
Winnipeg's southwest transit corridor project could grind to a halt over the controversial Manitoba Hydro land deal.
There appears to be mounting support at city hall to say "No" to Hydro's demand for a 20-million dollar payment for a portion of its transmission corridor needed to complete the transitway project.
One city councillor says members of two committees who voted to approve the land deal had little notice about the huge expense.
Councillor Janice Lukes says since the vote councillors are giving the issue more serious thought.
Winnipeg Transit Smart Card System Operational
It has been ten years in the making but Winnipeg Transit says their smart card system known as
Peggo is finally ready to operate.
The new fare card is to be rolled out in phases, with seniors being the first group to use their cards starting July 4th.
That will be followed by full fare and youth passengers in early August.
The system first promised in 2006 was to be ready in by 2013, but several glitches delayed the project.
Rare Bear Spotted In Whistler
Biologists are trying to figure out the genetic makeup of a rare, cream-coloured bear cub spotted near Whistler, British Columbia.
Arthur De Jong spotted the cub last Thursday, a few days after a guide first caught a glimpse of it. He says such an unusual bear had never been seen in the ski area, and he snapped a few photos to send to experts.
They're now trying to determine whether it's an albino or a kermode bear, which typically live on BC's north and central coasts.
Reaction To The Death Of Gordie Howe
"Strong as an ox, mean as a rattlesnake, and old school hockey.'' Those are the words former hockey great Paul Henderson used in describing his former teammate Gordie Howe, who died yesterday at the age of 88.
Despite Mr. Hockey's reputation for on-ice nastiness, another legend of the game called him "The nicest man I have ever met.''
Wayne Gretzky also called his idol "The greatest hockey player ever.''
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