Category Archives: News
Striking MPI workers voted to accept new 4-year deal - employees to return to work Friday
In a media release, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) says it "will begin restoring full services for customers across the province on Friday, November 3, following the ratification of a new collective ...
Nov 02, 2023 Image - Manitoba Public Insurance
Brandon police made an arrest Tuesday after a report of a man with a handgun - police say it was a toy replica
On October 31, 2023, at approximately 11:00 pm, Brandon police responded to a report of a male holding what appeared to be a handgun at a business in the 1800 block of Brandon Avenue. The suspect fled...
Nov 01, 2023 Image - Brandon Police Service
It's 'Take Our Kids to Work Day' in Manitoba
Today, thousands of Manitoba young people will join parents, caregivers and family members in their workplaces as they take part in Take Our Kids to Work Day, announced Education and Early Childhood L...
Nov 01, 2023 Image - photo-267828437-ann-rodchua -dreamstimecom.jpg
Tribute for beloved Brandon restauranteur Ben Hernandez to be held November 2nd
A gathering will be held this Thursday at Brandon's Calvary Temple to remember beloved restauranteur Ben Hernandez. The owner of Benny's Restaurant and Catering Service died unexpectedly in late Septe...
Nov 01, 2023 Image - Ben Hernandez - Benny's Restaurant and Catering - Facebook
We could get a break on the provincial gas tax starting January 1st
Manitoba's new NDP government is planning a fuel-tax holiday on January 1st and aims to keep it in place for at least six months. During the election campaign, the New Democrats had promised a tempora...
Nov 01, 2023 Image - photo-18247141-melinda-fawver -dreamstimecom.jpg
Have you seen this hog?
'Squeal On Pigs Manitoba' has put up wanted posters between Wawanesa and Alexander. The organization is asking residents to be on the lookout for a large male wild pig that has been spotted in the are...
Nov 01, 2023 Image - Squeal on Pigs Manitoba - Facebook
A tentative agreement has been reached in MPI strike - union recommending workers accept the deal
Striking Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) workers are to vote on a tentative contract today (Nov 1). The Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union is recommending its 1,700 members accept the pa...
Nov 01, 2023 Image - MPI Brandon - Sachin Makwana - Google
Minnedosa RCMP looking for missing male - Jamie Wade last seen Oct 27th
On October 30, 2023, at 4:50 pm, Minnedosa RCMP received a report of a missing 55-year-old male from an address located in the RM of Oakview. Jamie Wade was last seen on Friday, October 27, at approxi...
Oct 31, 2023 Image - Jamie Wade -Minnedosa RCMP
Manitoba RCMP have some tips for a safe Halloween
It's Halloween and there will be a lot of excited children out in our neighbourhoods trick-or-treating. Here's a reminder from Manitoba RCMP about what you can do to keep everyone safe this evening. T...
Oct 31, 2023 Image - Manitoba RCMP
No deal for striking MPI workers - union members voted to reject latest contract offer on Monday
Striking Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) workers rejected the latest offer from the Crown corporation Monday night and are headed back to the picket lines today. Manitoba Government and General Employ...
Oct 31, 2023 Image - Manitoba Public Insurance
