The three candidates in the Spruce Woods byelection will debate tonight at Sprucewoods Community Hall at 7:00 pm. Liberal Stephen Reid, Conservative Colleen Robbins and the NDP’s Ray Berthelette are running in the riding that includes a portion of north Brandon. Election day is August 26th.
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Air Canada’s flights in North America are ramping up today as the airline restarts operations after a three-day flight attendants’ strike. A return to full, regular service is expected to take seven to 10 days.
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Talks are to resume between Canada Post and its workers union today. Negotiations were originally set to restart last week, but federal mediators were tied-up with the Air Canada dispute. Canada Post’s most recent proposal included 13% wage hikes – and adding part-time workers.
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The cost of this year’s wildfire season in Manitoba is starting to take shape. Some of the numbers being reported include $30-million to the Canadian Red Cross for evacuee support, and $673,000 for Canad Inns. The NDP’s finance minister says it too early to estimate a total cost, but the premier has said it could top $50-million.
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Leaders of Pimicikamak Cree Nation have declared a state of emergency over poor water quality. They want the federal government’s help to replace the community’s aging water treatment plant and build a modern sewer system. Officials say they should not have to beg for clean water in 2025.
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The search for a Norwegian hiker in northern Manitoba is to continue today. Police and civilian searchers have been using a helicopter, boats and drones. 29-year-old Steffen Skjottelvik was declared missing last Friday while on a trek from Fort Severen, Ontario to York Factory.
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With Brandon’s outdoor Kinsmen Pool nearing the end of its life, councillor Bruce Luebke is proposing the city build up to four new ones. He says each pool would cost between $4-million and $6-million and could include
water slides and spray features. The 57-year-old Kinsmen Pool was to open in June, but last minute repairs kept it closed until July 23rd.
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A French-style restaurant in northern England has tapped into a global trend away from alcohol. They do offer 140 varieties of wine, but have added an entire menu of bottled water: three different ‘still’ and four ‘sparkling’ –
as well as complimentary tap water. The restaurant’s owners say the water menu is giving diners another dimension – and has opened up a whole new revenue stream.
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The 4th annual Homecoming Festival in Carberry has been postponed as organizers investigate missing money. The Homecoming Committee has removed one of its members, and reported the incident to police. So far, no charges have been laid.
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We got a break at the gas pump in July, but the price of groceries continued to rise. Inflation eased slightly last month but the cost of food rose by 3.4%. Compared to just five years ago, Canadians are paying over 27% more for a cart of groceries.
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The Canadian Real Estate Association believes the long-anticipated ‘post-inflation crisis pickup’ in housing has finally arrived. Home sales in July rose 6.6% compared to a year ago – the fourth consecutive increase.
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Manitoba is developing an emergency plan to cull and dispose of hundreds of thousands of pigs in the event of an African swine fever outbreak. If that happens, the border would close immediately possibly costing the Manitoba swine sector $3-billion in annual revenue.
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A curious puppy in Winnipeg nearly burned down his human’s house. Michelle Burkowski believes ‘Buster’ accidentally turned on her brand new Samsung electric range, igniting a book she forgot was sitting on top. The knobs are on the front and easily accessible….in fact, Health Canada has issued a recall for the stove. There have been 57 incidents – 7 of which resulted injuries.
