Three men have been arrested in connection with the death of a Manitoba woman who went missing five years ago. 40-year-old Melinda Lynxleg’s body was later found at an abandoned property in San Clara. Kirk and Myles Allarie and Billy Jay Lynxleg have been charged with second-degree murder and offering indignity to human remains.
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A 27-year-old Brandon man has been arrested after a 2-year-old child was found in a ‘medically unstable condition’ late last week. Police say the child was transported to hospital and taken into care by child and family services. The suspect was charged with failing to provide the necessities of life.
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A 52-year-old man was arrested by Brandon police for allegedly forging a prescription. Walmart pharmacy called police after the man dropped off a prescription with an altered medication amount.
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The federal Liberals plan to direct banks to have new policies and procedures in place to detect and prevent fraud. Among the changes is allowing account holders the ability to disable features they don’t want, and adjust transaction limits to protect themselves. Also in the works – a Financial Crimes Agency to investigate money laundering, online fraud and scams.
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The Manitoba government’s efforts to recruit American doctors is paying off. Six doctors from the U.S. have accepted positions – five in Winnipeg and one in Prairie Mountain Health. They’re among 33 physicians at various stages in the process. Manitoba began ramping up recruitment efforts after last November’s U.S. presidential election.
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Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries has disposed of nearly $29,000 worth of spoiled American booze. The liquor was pulled off the shelves earlier this year in response to U-S president Donald Trump’s tariffs. The wines and cream liqueurs had expired and could not be resold.
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The Manitoba Arts Council has released a report that shows arts and culture is growing in importance in the province. A new survey found two-thirds of Manitobans said arts and culture are a vital part of their well-being. The Council says the sector created $1.75 billion in economic activity in 2023, and 20,000 jobs.
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Canadians visiting the United States for more than 30 days are now required to provide fingerprints when crossing the border. The ‘alien registration form’ asks for personal and biographical details and requires biometric data collection. Those who register, and are fingerprinted, must carry the document with them at all times.
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Toyota is recalling thousands of 2025 Sienna Hybrid minivans in Canada. Transport Canada says some second-row passenger seat rails may not have been welded properly, and could move in a crash. This is the third major recall by the automaker in Canada in the last month.
