A 2023 Conservative pamphlet highlighting Premier Wab Kinew’s past legal troubles did not violate Manitoba’s Election Act. This from the Elections Commissioner; saying that the statements were supported by court records and news reports, after a Winnipeg resident complained that they were false. The Commissioner also went onto say that voters considered Kinew’s youth troubles irrelevant to his abilities to serve as Premier.
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A group in Brandon is helping to save thousands of pounds of dumped food in Manitoba. The Brandon Food Rescue Store is using refrigerated shipping containers to store food that was delivered by mistake; or that was rejected by warehouses. The Outlet then re-sells the food or donates it to food banks, which has inspired others to do the same in Winnipeg.
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A Sobeys in Brandon has triggered new provincial legislation meant to lower grocery prices, after they renewed a lease just to block competition. Brandon East MLA, Glen Simard, introduced the bill removing property controls for grocery stores, which came into effect this month. This bill was introduced to increase competition for discount grocers, no comment from Sobeys yet.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is one vote shy of having a majority government. That’s because another Conservative has crossed the floor, bringing Liberals 1 MP shorta of a majority. It is Ontario MP Michael Ma.
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Brandon Mayor’s says online hate and misinformation is growing. Jeff Fawcett speaking to a global summit in Toronto recently, says many communities can learn from each other, as they face similar challenges. The 3-day event showcased 200-world leaders discussing how cities can deal with rising extremism and polarization.
