Winnipeg Free Press Jets Report – Dec. 28

A rural Manitoba physician is warning that Ste. Rose du Lac could face significant emergency department closures after its doctors were stretched thin helping absorb the fallout from the flooding and prolonged shutdown of Dauphin Regional Health Centre.

A father and son arrested last month are accused of travelling across Canada — and using courier services and Canada Post — to supply their Winnipeg drug-trafficking operation, a recent court filing shows.

A franchise business owner is the 14th candidate to register in the race to become Winnipeg’s next mayor.

Gagandeep Bawa, 45, said he has owned a downtown Subway franchise for five years, and believes more work is needed to address safety concerns in the area.

Bawa said robberies and thefts have led some businesses to move out, showing more support is needed. If elected, he would push for a greater security presence, such as more Downtown Community Safety Partnership or Exchange District BIZ patrols.

Bawa said he would also attempt to create water bill rebates for seniors and single parents.