Brandon police have arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl back in July. The girl told police she was assaulted after the suspect gave alcohol to her and her friend. The man is to appear
in court in November.
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Swan River RCMP have released details about a huge bust earlier this month. A search of a home on September 7th turned up illegal cigarettes, methamphetamine and a variety of weapons including guns, knives, machetes, brass knuckles and a crossbow. Two men, aged 31 and 77, were arrested.
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Sandy Bay Child and Family Services has filed a lawsuit against its former executive director. It alleges Richard De La Ronde used the organization’s money for personal gain – and is seeking $10.6 million in damages. No statement of defence has been filed.
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It appears porch pirates are getting bolder. Forget taking small packages, a guy in Barrie, Ontario stole a whole outdoor furniture set. Video surveillance shows a man wearing dark clothing and a hoodie walking up to a porch and leaving with a dark blue bench, a matching chair, and a small glass table with green legs.
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The Canadian Medical Association has issued an apology for past and present harms the medical profession has caused to First Nation, Inuit and Métis Peoples. The group said it’s committed to rebuilding relationships.
A Metis elder called the apology a good step forward.
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Canadian airports will soon be equipped with new CT scanners in a bid to detect explosives and other threats – the project kicked-off Wednesday in Vancouver. The scanners will provide 360-degree views, and you’ll no longer need to remove liquids, aerosols, gels or laptops from your carry-on bag. It’s hoped the changes will allow lines to move faster.
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The Royal Canadian Mint is marking a century of service from the Royal Canadian Air Force – they’ve unveiled a new 100th anniversary Toonie. The coin features a CC-130 Hercules – and 8 current and historic planes.
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Tupperware Brands, the company that revolutionized food storage decades ago, has filed for bankruptcy protection. Sales have been in steady decline since 2018 due to rising competition. The brand had experienced explosive growth in the mid 20th century – particularly with the rise of Tupperware parties, first held in 1948.
