A Manitoba recruitment campaign is eyeing nurses in the United States, with bolstered incentives and outreach strategies to encourage them to relocate to the province.

The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public’s assistance in an investigation into a theft and fraudulent transactions.

Sometime between March 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. and March 8, 2025, at approximately 5:11 a.m., a motor vehicle on Heritage Road in the Town of Kingsville was entered by unknown persons and numerous items were stolen.

Bank cards were included in the stolen property. They were used at a business and online to make several purchases.

Photos of the suspects and their vehicle were obtained from security camera footage, and the OPP are working to identify the individuals involved.

The OPP is asking anyone with relevant information to contact the Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The Essex County OPP reminds residents to secure valuables in vehicles, park in well-lit areas, and report any suspicious activity immediately.

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The transit authority says the increase is so it can continue providing services that people rely on in the face of a $600 million operational shortfall expected next year.

The fear of measles has some parents with infants in Alberta looking for ways to avoid exposure and take advantage of early vaccination opportunities.

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 employees in compliance with President Trump's order to downsize federal agencies, aiming for a total workforce reduction from 82,000 to 62,000. The move is expected to save $1.8 billion annually, streamline operations, and maintain essential health services. (UPI)

The Congressional Budget Office predicts slower economic growth over the next 30 years due to lower birth rates and huge government spending. Publicly held debt is projected to reach 156% of GDP by 2055. The lower birth rates necessitate immigrant labor for growth. Treasury Secretary Bessent criticized the CBO predictions as "crazy." (AP)

President Trump announced 25% tariffs on imported cars and parts, with global trading partners criticizing the move. He admits that there will be a "transition period" that could frustrate Americans, but insists the country will reap long term benefits. However, the new tariffs are further straining relations with many U.S. trade allies. (CBS News)

A tourism submarine accident in the Red Sea off Egypt's coast resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. Six Russians, including two children, died, while 23 others were injured during an underwater excursion. The cause is under investigation, with Russian authorities launching a criminal probe. The area is known for diving and snorkeling. (ABC News)

After an Atlanta man died in a scuba diving accident in Hawaii, his family found the skeletal remains of his missing son in a backyard tree house. The son, who had been missing for four years, was discovered at the man's home in Decatur, Georgia. The cause of the son's death is still unknown, as investigations are ongoing. (NBC News)

The Yukon's education department says it's going to roll out a student outcome strategy in September, six years after the auditor general of Canada told the territory it needed one.

With the discovery of two new measles cases in central Alberta, the virus has now found its way into all five of the province's health zones.

A Toronto lawyer says charges have been withdrawn against three more people accused of defacing a downtown Indigo bookstore in a 2023 protest.

Arash Ghiassi, who represents two people in the group of accused, says that means seven out of 11 people have seen their charges dropped in the case.

Ghiassi says two members of the group pleaded guilty on Thursday and will be seeking absolute discharges from the court, which were granted to two others who previously entered guilty pleas.

With the storm out of nowhere that blanketed Portage la Prairie within an hour, accidents have been taking place around the entire region.  A traffic light was taken out at 18th St W and Sakatchewan Ave.  

Here are some photos near Oakville that were taken at about 5:15 p.m. today, March 27.

Drivers say that roads are slippery but drivable once the sanding trucks deal with the situation.

Unofficial witness reports say no injuries appeared to have occurred.

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All firefighters on duty were dispatched to a residential fire on the city’s north side Thursday afternoon, the Fredericton Fire Department reports, and one resident was injured in the blaze.

The fire department issued a statement on social media Thursday evening about a major call at 2:43 p.m. the same day.

“All city crews were dispatched to a structure fire on the city’s north side, with reports of multiple compressed gas cylinders inside,” it said.

“Engine 4 arrived on scene first and stretched a hose line for primary search and fire control.”

Subsequent crews worked to assist with fighting the fire and ensuring the water supply, it said.

“The incident was brought under control a few hours later, with one resident transported to hospital by [Ambulance New Brunswick] with non-life-threatening injuries,” the department reported.

“Unfortunately, despite life-saving measures by firefighters, one pet did not survive.”

Assistant deputy fire chief Dave McKinley told the Fredericton Independent that the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Don MacPherson can be contacted at [email protected].

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Province Reminds Motorists to Exercise Caution as Heavy Snowfall Expected to Affect Road Conditions Over Next Two Days

Motorists are reminded to adjust their driving for winter road conditions and to heed highway closures and travel warnings as snowfall with reduced visibility and localized blowing snow begins this afternoon and ends overnight Friday.

Heavy and rapidly accumulating snowfall is expected in parts of western and southcentral Manitoba, affecting areas from east of Brandon to Winnipeg, and north of Steinbach.

Motorists should exercise caution as travel conditions will deteriorate starting tonight and will remain poor throughout the day Friday. Visibility will be significantly reduced due to heavy snowfall and localized blowing snow with a total accumulation of 20 to 30 centimetres of fresh snow expected in portions of southern Manitoba by Friday evening.

Motorists should not attempt to pass a snowplow at any time while it is in operation and should slow down when passing approaching snowplows. All equipment operates with flashing blue warning lights and drivers should stay well back of snow removal crews.

Travellers should always check Manitoba 511 https://www.manitoba511.ca/en/ for current road conditions prior to making the decision to travel. 511 is updated regularly by road patrols, but conditions can change in a matter of minutes. Up-to-date information about provincial snowplow work is also available on the Manitoba 511 website and app.