The Province is zeroing in at Sobeys; as it looks to end “anti-competitive zones” around grocery stores to offer consumers more choice. The Brandon Sun says Sobeys is the last supermarket chain operating in Manitoba–holding property controls. Sobeys’s has registered 43 controls, affecting 25 locations across Manitoba, including Brandon.
So far, Sobey’s has not commented.
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If you visited the Co-op Home Centre in Deloraine late last month; you might have been exposed to measles. Public Health officials say anyone who was at the 407 North Railway Ave location on Feb. 26 and Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You should monitor the measles until March 22.
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Canada’s biggest music awards show will be held in Winnipeg next month. The Juno awards; a multi-day musical fest will take place from April 1-4, 2027, with the awards gala being held at Canada Life Centre. This country’s brightest music stars will take part in the 56th annual celebration of Canada’s music industry.
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Brandon’s Firefighters want to meet or beat it’s fundraising goal of $40,000 in the 12th annual “Roof top Tri-charity campaign. Kyle Martin and his team are camping out in a tent on the roof for the last time today at #2 Firehall.Firefighters have their boots ready for you to donate at: 1301-13th street; or you etransfer; details on our website. Pattison Media is a proud sponsor.
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NASA’s planned launch of a moon rocket with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard; is set for early April. The Mission has been delayed twice since February because of hydrogen fuel leaks and helium flow problems with the Space Launch System. Those issues have been fixed . Plans to roll out the rocket to the launch pad in Florida is March 19; with the launch date possible April 1st.
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Mark Carney is in Norway today, where he will observe NATO’s Cold Response exercises alongside the Norwegian prime minister. This year, about 25,000 troops from 14 different nations are taking part in the exercises, which are aimed at enhancing the alliance’s Arctic military capabilities.
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The Manitoba government is planning legislative changes that could enhance the largest expansion to rent controls in decades. Bill 13; if passed could limit above-guideline rent increases. Landlords would have to share more detailed information about their rental units; The list of penalties would rise to a maximum of $10,000 from $5,000
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Fees are going up for passports and other travel documents in Canada starting on March 31, Inflation and service delivery costs are to blame. How much are fees rising by? The price of a 10-year regular adult passport will rise from $160 to $163.50 A five-year regular adult passport will tick up from $120 to $122.50, And for a five-year regular child passport the price will increase from $57 to $58.50.
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Canada’s biggest music awards show will be held in Winnipeg next month. The Juno awards; a multi-day musical fest will take place from April 1-4, 2027, with the awards gala being held at Canada Life Centre. This country’s brightest music stars will take part in the 56th annual celebration of Canada’s music industry.
