Police arrested 23 men and seized 7 vehicles in a two-day joint investigation in Brandon into sexual exploitation. ‘Project Blockade’ was conducted by local and Winnipeg police and the Manitoba Criminal Intelligence Centre
on September 26th and 27th. The men were arrested in several areas including the downtown.
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A first-of-its-kind emergency safe space for Indigenous women at risk of violence, homelessness or exploitation is to be built in Winnipeg. The province is contributing $3.5 million towards the project. The facility will feature 8 private bedrooms, a kitchen and dining area, as well as counselling and cultural wellness spaces.
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The Manitoba government has introduced a bill to raise the minimum time intoxicated people can be detained from 24 to 72 hours. The extra time would apply to those on drugs like meth, which can have longer lasting effects. The bill does not propose forced addiction treatment.
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Five years ago, liquor store thefts got so bad, the province installed security entrances at liquor marts across Manitoba. At one point, outlets were being swarmed, and staff was getting hurt. Now a new report says the security measures introduced in 2020 have reduced thefts by 90%.
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Today and tomorrow are the last two days of Truth and Reconciliation activities at Brandon Riverbank. The closing ceremonies will be begin at 5:00 this afternoon with a feast sponsored by the Brandon Friendship Centre.
Saturday begins at 9:00 am with the Sisters in Spirit Petal Ceremony. At 1:00 pm, Brandon Police are hosting the ‘Pulling Together’ canoe event at Dinsdale Park.
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While the official launch of this year’s fall flu and COVID-19 campaign is still weeks away, many pharmacies have already started booking appointments and offering shots. All Manitobans aged six months and up can get free COVID vaccinations.
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An Ottawa Liberal MP is calling for an end to the twice yearly time changes. Marie-France Lalonde wants officials from across Canada to meet and formalize an agreement to end daylight time – which experts have said
negatively impacts health and safety. The time change began in 1918 as a measure to increase wartime production. The next time shift is November 2nd when we set our clocks ‘back’ one hour.
