Category Archives: News
Special Air Quality Statement - wildfire smoke back in Westman
Widespread wildfire smoke continues to produce very poor air quality and reduced visibilities over much of the province. The smoke will move into the remainder of southern Manitoba tonight or early Tu...
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Brandon Police make arrest in city's third homicide of the year
Brandon police report that "on August 31, 2023, following an investigation into the murder of 46-year-old Robert HALL, police located and arrested 25-year-old Jarrod PAUL on a charge of Second-Degree ...
Sep 01, 2023 Image - Brandon Police Service
Reduced school zone speed limits begin today - September 1st
Today (Sept 1) marks the start of reduced speed limits in school zones in Manitoba including in Brandon. From September to June, the maximum speed near schools is 30-kilometres-an-hour - and a ticket ...
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Manitoba police watchdog - IIU - investigating serious injury related to arrest near Dauphin
The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a male in Dauphin on August 29th. A media release states, "On Aug. 30, the RCMP notified the IIU o...
Sep 01, 2023 Image - Manitoba RCMP
Thompson RCMP are investigating a homicide - and a man in The Pas was busted for allegedly hitting vehicles with a hammer
On August 30, 2023, at approximately 7:30 pm, Thompson RCMP responded to a weapons call at a residence located on Ashberry Place in Thompson. A media release says "Officers arrived on scene and locate...
Sep 01, 2023 Image - Manitoba RCMP
MPI pauses plan to waive road tests for some drivers
Effective immediately, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is pausing its plans to waive the Class 5 road test requirement for eligible graduates of the Driver Z program. These eligible graduates will con...
Sep 01, 2023 Image - Manitoba Public Insurance
Canadian Taxpayers Federation says federal gas taxes now cost 31 cents per litre
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation hosted its annual Gas Tax Honesty press conference in the nation's capital today to shine a light on the high cost of federal gas taxes. In a media release, the CTF's...
Aug 31, 2023 Image - Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Are you happy at work? For many Manitobans - not so much
Manitobans are not a happy bunch when it comes to their work situation, in fact, the province came in last place for worker happiness this summer. In a report from Global News , H-R firm A-D-P Canada ...
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Manitoba Public Insurance resumes Driver Testing as strike by employees continues
Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) says it's resuming Class 5 driver testing services in partnership with MPI-certified driver education instructors. In a media release, MPI Chairperson Ward Keith said, ...
Aug 31, 2023 Image - Manitoba Public Insurance
MB Liberals announce party's child-care plan ahead of October's provincial election
Manitoba Liberals have announced an "action plan to end wait lists for $10 a day child care due to shortages of Early Childhood Education (ECE) workers and available spaces." In a media release today ...
Aug 30, 2023 Image - Manitoba Liberals
