"Revenge Porn" Protection Law Now in Effect in Manitoba
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection says it has received 350 reports in 10 months from across the country about sexual images being shared online without people's consent.
And nearly half the cases involved teenagers between 15 and 17.
Director Lianna McDonald was on hand yesterday as the Manitoba government marked a new law against so-called revenge porn.
Any Manitoban whose intimate images are shared without consent may now sue the perpetrators.
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Attempted Robbery Suspects Sought by RCMP
RCMP detachments in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan are looking for attempted robbery suspects.
A post on the Saskatchewan RCMP's Facebook page says Yorkton Rural RCMP received a report on January 7 of an attempted armed robbery at the Saltcoats Credit Union in Saltcoats, which is southeast of Yorkton.
According to the post, investigation reveals that two males armed with firearms entered the business, then fled on foot. No one was hurt.
The suspects are described as 5'5" to 5'9". One was wearing a light grey hoodie under a dark grey hoodie, a black balaclava with snowflakes, blue jeans, and white running shoes. The other had a black zip up hoodie with red writing and white string, light blue jeans, black shoes with white soles, and a black balaclava.
The suspects are believed to be armed and dangerous.
Yorkton Municipal RCMP, Roblin, Esterhazy, and Kamsack RCMP, Provincial GIS, RCMP Police Dog Services, and Yorkton Forensic Identification Services are providing assistance in the investigation.
Correction: This story originally mentioned the Yorkton RCMP Facebook page, but the post is from the Saskatchewan RCMP Facebook. We apologize for the error.
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Possible Hurdle for Cheap Airline
The new discount air service NewLeaf Travel is temporarily postponing ticket sales pending a Canadian Transportation Agency review of licensing regulations.
The Winnipeg-based company says it will refund all credit card transactions for reservations on flights that were scheduled to begin February 12th.
NewLeaf says it plans to resume taking reservations in the spring.
The CTA is reviewing whether indirect air service providers such as NewLeaf should be required to hold agency licences. NewLeaf is partnering with B.C.-based Flair Airlines to offer cheap flights out of seven airports in five provinces.
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World Economic Forum
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will fly to Davos, Switzerland today for the World Economic Forum.
The forum brings together the world's most influential political and business leaders and activists, who will report and brainstorm on all things dealing with national and global economies.
Trudeau will give a keynote address tomorrow, likely only minutes after the Bank of Canada will have delivered its latest interest-rate announcement.
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Losing Another Great
He co-founded the Eagles and was part of one of history's most successful songwriting teams.
Glenn Frey died yesterday in New York following complications from rheumatoid arthritis, colitis and pneumonia.
Frey teamed up with Don Henley 45 years ago to form the popular band, known for hits like "The Best of My Love,'' "Desperado'' and "One of These Nights.''
Singer-actress Bette Midler tweeted that Frey's songs perfectly captured the days of 1970's Los Angeles, and actor Rob Lowe says Frey created the soundtrack of his life.
