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MB Conservatives promise more support for local film, tv and music industries if re-elected Oct. 3rd
On the campaign Thursday (Sept 14), the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives promised more support for the entertainment industry. Leader Heather Stefanson said they'll offer a 10% bonus tax credit for ...
Sep 15, 2023 Image - Manitoba Progressive Conservative leader Heather Stefanson - Facebook
Break-and-enters, an alleged theft, and an arrest on assault charges in BPS report today
On September 13, 2023, Brandon police responded to a report of a break and enter to a residence on Almond Crescent. Police say suspects entered the home by forcing their way through the back door. Due...
Sep 14, 2023 Image - Brandon Police Service
MB NDP announced Mature Women's Centre during election campaigning today
Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew has committed to build a new Mature Women's Centre to replace the one closed by the PCs, this in a media release today (Sept 14). "Women deserve the best health care as t...
Sep 14, 2023 Image - Manitoba NDP
MB Liberals announced EIA reforms during election campaigning today
Manitoba Liberals announced in a media release today they will reform the Employment Income Assistance system by ending penalties for work and ensuring people who want to work will have access to the ...
Sep 14, 2023 Image - Manitoba Liberals
Union for striking MPI workers hopes conciliation will help end the walkout
The strike by 1,700 Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) employees is in its third week, and the Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU) is now hoping a conciliator can help them reach a ne...
Sep 14, 2023 Image - Photo 55227822 © Zerbor | Dreamstime.com
Your Manitoba Election update - we head to the polls October 3rd
Manitoba's election campaign is expected to continue the focus on the economy and health-care today (Sept 14). The Progressive Conservatives are set to make an announcement at a movie production studi...
Sep 14, 2023 Image - Photo 23050559 © Brad Calkins | Dreamstime.com
Mini-U at Brandon University benefits from Masonic donation
A pair of $1,000 donations this summer are cementing Masonic support for MiniU. In a media release today - "The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada initially brought forward a $1,000 donatio...
Sep 13, 2023 Image - From left: Derek Kindrat, Angie Currie, Katie Whelpton, Heather Teeple, and Dr. Balfour Spence. Currie and Temple are Mini U program coordinators; Whelpton is Dean of Students; Kindrat and Dr. Spence are members of the Brandon Masonic fraternity. In the background, a MiniU group does a project with soap bubbles.
KAP releases producer priorities Manitoba politicians must address during the election campaign
Keystone Agricultural Producers president Jill Verwey said in a statement on Tuesday (Sept 12), "the 2023 provincial election is critical to me both personally and professionally. The decisions made b...
Sep 13, 2023 Image - Photo 6242633 © Orientaly | Dreamstime.com
19-year-old man charged in connection with alleged sexual assault - Brandon Police
On January 15, 2023, an adult female victim attended to Brandon Police Service and reported she had been sexually assaulted. After conducting an investigation, on September 12, 2023, a 19-year-old mal...
Sep 13, 2023 Image - Brandon Police Service
The latest from the Manitoba election campaign trail from Sept. 12th
If re-elected next month, the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives promised to permanently cut rental fees in half for agricultural Crown lands - and also pledged to triple funding for veterinary servic...
Sep 13, 2023 Image - Elections Manitoba
