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About one in three Canadians say country belongs to Indigenous people: poll
As people across the country gather for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a new poll suggests Canadians are divided about whether the country belongs primarily to Indigenous Peoples. The Leger poll of 1,627 people conducted between Aug. 29 and 31 for the Association for Canadian Studies suggests 38 per cen...
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New message boards and cameras on MB highways to be operational this fall
The Manitoba government says it's making it easier for drivers to stay safe and informed with the installation of 20 new permanent digital message boards and 19 highway cameras across the province. In a media release, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor said, "These upgrades are about more than ...
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Two suspects charged after Dauphin RCMP investigate complaint of 'unruly' bar customers
On Friday September 26, 2025, at 9:33 PM, Dauphin RCMP were dispatched to a report of unruly patrons who were allegedly damaging property and threatening customers with bear spray at a bar in Dauphin. Officers responded and upon arrival the suspects had left the scene. Officers began a search of the area and located th...
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MB government has announced 1,200 new addictions treatment spaces
The Manitoba government is providing more than $4 million in Indigenous-led addictions programming that will create more than 1,200 new treatment spaces across the province. According to a media release Monday, over $2.4 million has already been invested in 800 day and evening treatment spaces, which are now open, at t...
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Sunrise Credit Union receives a $10,000 grant for its school mental health libraries project
Sunrise Credit Union has received a $10,000 grant from Concentra & Equitable Bank to continue its School Mental Health Resource Libraries project. According to a media release today, the funding from the Empowering Your Community Grant, in partnership with the Westman Mental Wellness & Suicide Prevention Associ...
Sep 29, 2025

Brandon Police Media Release - Sept 29
Fail To Comply Undertaking On September 28th, 2025, at 12:57 P.M., a male suspect attended to a business in the 800 block of 18th street and proceeded to throw a drink at the staff. The accused has been repeatedly attending the business, causing a nuisance for the staff and customers of the business despite being prev...
Sep 29, 2025