The Manitoba NDP’s 72-hour detention bill has passed in the legislature. It increases the amount of time someone in a meth-induced state can be held – from 24 hours to 72. The premier says those suffering from meth addiction next extra help, while critics say holding people against their will for up to 72 hours criminalizes addiction.
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When MP’s return to Ottawa next week after Remembrance Day, there will likely be a vote on the federal Liberals’ new budget. Westman’s two Conservative MP’s Grant Jackson and Dan Mazier both say they won’t support it because of concerns about the budget’s proposed $78-billion deficit. The Tories and Bloc Québécois can propose amendments.
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Despite U-S president Donald Trump’s anger towards Canada, a new poll has found most Americans – including Republicans – continue to view Canada positively in economic and trade matters. Many Americans also believe Canada is negotiating in good faith. Trump’s tariffs have deeply rattled the longstanding relationship between Canada and the United States.
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Brandon will benefit from a Manitoba government community revitalization program. The province is spending a total of $1.3-million to support 23 projects in Westman including several in the city. They include upgrades
to Brandon’s Keystone Centre, the library, the art gallery, and Keystone Lions Humanity Park. There’s also money for the United Way, the YMCA and the John Howard Society.
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Assiniboine College opened a 59-year-old time capsule on Wednesday. The small metal box was housed inside a stone entrance sign outside AC’s Victoria East campus. The contents included photographs, newspaper clippings, and mini Manitoba and Canadian flags. The college celebrates its 65th anniversary next year.
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As CAA Manitoba advises us to prepare our vehicles for winter – including making sure we have winter tires – those tires are costing about 5% more this year. Imports from Asia, Europe, and the U-S may be subject to tariffs, and while many tires are made in Canada, those companies are also facing financial pressures. About 80% of Canadian drivers now use winter tires.
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2024 was the third straight year tourism spending in Manitoba set new records. Travel Manitoba says 10.6-million people visited the province, up by 200,000 – and they spent a total of $1.89-billion. The organization warns that 2025 might not be so great because of the worst wildfire season in 30 years.
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The demand for treatment of debilitating menopause symptoms is growing across the country, but many women can’t get publicly funded care without a long wait list. Health experts say more than 30 symptoms can pop up.
Women have been turning to private clinics for help, but that can cost hundreds of dollars.
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OpenAI is changing its policies so ‘ChatGPT’ won’t give out medical or legal advice to users. This comes as users increasingly turn to artificial intelligence for personal problems. Doctors say patients have been showing up to appointments with their minds made up – often referring to the advice given out by AI.
