Category Archives: News
News Headlines - Thursday, March 20th
We could be heading to the polls in a federal election either April 28th or May 5th. Prime Minister Mark Carney will reportedly ask the Governor General to dissolve Parliament on Sunday, kicking off a...
Mar 20, 2025
Manitoba budget will ease payroll tax, include job-creation spending - The Canadian Press
The Manitoba budget to be released Thursday is expected to include help for businesses and new spending to create infrastructure jobs. The spending plan will reduce the Health and Post Secondary Educa...
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Wheat Kings fall just short in playoff-style matchup with Blades
A playoff-style game with massive playoff implications went against the Brandon Wheat Kings on Wednesday, March 19. Despite leading in shots, and hitting four posts, they had very little luck offensiv...
Mar 19, 2025 Nicholas Johnson is back for his 20-year-old season with the Brandon Wheat Kings, despite securing a college commitment with Ferris State. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Prairie canola producers brace for 100 per cent tariffs from China - The Canadian Press
Canola farmers on the Prairies are bracing for impact as China prepares to impose hefty tariffs on the industry. China is expected to enact a 100 per cent levy on Canadian canola oil and meal starting...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release - March 19th
Information in our news releases may relate to issues of violence or trauma, which could be distressing for some individuals. Be mindful of your well-being and consider whether or not engaging with th...
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News Headlines - Wednesday, March 19th
The 2025 provincial budget is to be delivered Thursday, and ahead of that, housing advocates rallied on the steps of the Manitoba legislature yesterday. They want the NDP government to follow through ...
Mar 19, 2025
Manitoba NDP wins byelection to keep Winnipeg seat held by ex-education minister - The Canadian Press
The Manitoba NDP has won a provincial byelection to hold onto the east Winnipeg riding of Transcona. The byelection was held to fill the seat formerly held by Nello Altomare, the Manitoba education mi...
Mar 19, 2025
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog March 18
Perry Bergson of the Brandon Sun once said to me he finds the WHL so much more enjoyable to watch when there's parity in the league, when it feels like anyone can win on any given night. On this matte...
Mar 18, 2025 Jaxon Jacobson will be one of several forwards counted on to keep the Wheat Kings in the top tier of the Eastern Conference now that Roger McQueen has left for the NCAA. (Photo by Erica Perreaux)
Winnipeg man charged with terrorism-related offences - MB RCMP
In February 2025, the RCMP Federal Policing National Security Enforcement Section (NSES), Northwest Region, began an investigation following a referral from the Winnipeg Police Service. On March 17, 2...
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From 11th-rounder to 30-goal scorer; Nguyen nears end of incredible WHL journey
At the 2019 WHL Prospects Draft, 233 players heard their names called before the Portland Winterhawks selected Marcus Nguyen. Almost six years later, Nguyen has left most of those 233 players in the d...
Mar 18, 2025 A familiar sight for Wheat Kings fans this season: Marcus Nguyen celebrating a goal. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
