Canadian Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has promised to put forward a non-confidence motion as soon as Parliament resumes with the aim at triggering an early federal election. Poilievre is calling on both the NDP and Bloc Quebecois to support the motion.
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In last night’s US presidential debate, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump laid out their visions for the future of America. The biggest takeaway from the debate was Harris’s pushback on Trump’s exaggerated claims about abortion and immigrants. He made false claims about babies being killed after they are born, and repeated unconfirmed stories that immigrants in Ohio are eating their neighbours’ dogs and cats. Harris also expertly baited the former president about his rallies, encouraging Americans to listen to him talk about Hannibal Lecter and spout windmill conspiracies to followers who leave early out of boredom. Trump then accused Harris of paying people to attend her rallies. As for what might impact Canada, neither candidate provided much insight into plans around international trade. Americans head to the polls in November.
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A candlelight vigil was held yesterday evening at Brandon Riverbank to commemorate late Grand Chief Cathy Merrick. Mayor Jeff Fawcett said Merrick inspired everybody and was great at uniting people. Her body will lie in state today at the Manitoba Legislature.
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The Manitoba government is being criticized for withdrawing financial support for 400 people at risk of homelessness – the benefit provided rent ‘top-ups’ of up to $422 a month. The province says it’s put a ‘temporary pause’ on new applications because of ‘unprecedented demand.’
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Brandon is now actively looking for companies interested in upgrading the city’s aging transit fleet. It wants 14 of its 17 buses refurbished, inside and out, with the goal of making them last another 8 to 10 years.
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There’s a plan to create a water traffic jam on the Assiniboine River this weekend – Brandon’s first ever Paddlefest at the Riverbank Discovery Centre hopes to get 100 paddlers out on the river. There are events all weekend long including canoe rides, a beer garden – and a Sunday pancake breakfast.
