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News Headlines - Friday, Dec 6th
A new 24/7 safe space for Indigenous women, two-spirit, and gender-diverse people is coming to Brandon. The province is providing $500,000 for the drop-in and outreach centre to be located on 10th Str...
Dec 06, 2024
Third-party fine collection service cyber-hacked - MB government
Manitoba Justice has been informed of a cyber incident on a third-party collection service provider responsible for overdue court-ordered fines. There is currently no evidence that the personal inform...
Dec 06, 2024 aetb / Depositphotos.com
Province proposes stronger licence penalties for impaired drivers
At a time of year where impaired driving is often in the spotlight, the provincial government of Manitoba has announced new potential laws that would toughen up licensing penalties for those convicted...
Dec 05, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service
Police arrest two after Russell traffic stop
RCMP have arrested two people following a traffic stop, one of whom they say was trying to destroy evidence when the stop was conducted. In a release, RCMP said they undertook this traffic stop on Dec...
Dec 05, 2024 Image courtesy RCMP
Sunrise Credit Union to donate $37,000 through Building Communities Grant
Sunrise Credit Union has pledged $37,000 in support, including $16,000 to the WestMan Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention Program, through their Building Communities Grant Program. According to a r...
Dec 05, 2024 Image courtesy Sunrise Credit Union
Manitoba government to support safehouse for Indigenous women in Brandon
A new 24-7 safe space for Indigenous women, as well as two-spirit and gender-diverse people at risk of harm will come to Brandon, the provincial government announced today. In a release, the province ...
Dec 05, 2024 Image - Manitoba Families Minister, Minister responsible for Accessibility, Minister responsible for Gender Equity, Nahanni Fontaine
Will the GST Tax break make a difference over the holidays? - The Canadian Press
While many Canadians highly anticipate the federal government's upcoming GST holiday, experts say consumers need to make sure they're saving money on what they need most without falling for the allure...
Dec 05, 2024 Image - id-45455676-gordan-jankulov-dreamstimecom.jpg
Openings available for new and enhanced ECE programming at Assiniboine College
Assiniboine College has limited seats available for two new Early Childhood Education (ECE) training programs - an accelerated online ECE diploma and ECE Qualification Recognition (Foreign-Trained Ind...
Dec 05, 2024 Image - Submitted
MB Ag Days announces full line-up of speakers for upcoming event
Manitoba Ag Days organizers have announced the complete line-up of speakers at January's event in Brandon and say it's all agriculture. "We have two theaters running for all three days, with a full da...
Dec 05, 2024 Image - Manitoba Ag Days
Petr, Belusko, get chance to wear nation's colours again on biggest stage
Forward Dominik Petr and defenseman Adam Belusko have worn their country's sweaters on the international stage before. But there's nothing quite like the World Juniors and both young men have a chance...
Dec 05, 2024 Wheat Kings forward Dominik Petr is one of three Wheat Kings headed to camps hoping to make their World Junior squads. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
