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Provincial government introduces new bill to take down trade barriers
Just over a week after signing a new trade agreement with Ontario to reduce interprovincial trade barriers, the Manitoba government is going a step further to get interprovincial trade flowing. Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses announced today the province has introduced legislation to bring...
12h ago

The 2025 residential water sampling program for lead has begun in Brandon
The City of Brandon has started its residential water testing program for lead. Increased lead in drinking water can affect the health of everyone, especially children, infants, and pregnant persons. For more information on the health impacts and current lead mitigation programs, please visit the City's website: City o...
17h ago

Brandon Police Service Media Release - May 22nd
Information in our news releases may relate to issues of violence or trauma, which could be distressing for some individuals. Be mindful of your well-being and consider whether or not engaging with this content is appropriate for you. Immediate Roadside Prohibition On May 21st at 7:24PM a traffic stop in the 3300 block...
17h ago

News Headlines - Thursday, May 22nd
The union for about 55,000 Canada Post workers says the latest offers from the corporation 'fall short' and without a deal today, employees will be on strike shortly after midnight. The union says on wages, Canada Post has offered 13.5% over 4 years, while it's looking for around 19%. Other sore points include a propos...
17h ago

Supporting families across Western Canada as share it forward continues
Western Canadians can do their part to support local food banks by purchasing Western Family products at four Pattison Food Group retailers starting today (May 22). All Save-On-Foods (5 locations in Winnipeg), Buy-Low Foods, Nesters Markets and PriceSmart Foods stores will participate by donating 50 per cent of net pro...
21h ago

MB Ethics Commissioner faults former premier for pushing mining project - The Canadian Press
Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson and two of her Progressive Conservative cabinet ministers violated the province's conflict-of-interest law and should be fined, the province's ethics commissioner ruled Wednesday. In a 100-page report, ethics commissioner Jeffrey Schnoor said Stefanson, then-deputy premier Clif...
23h ago