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The Parole Board of Canada says it is now working to allow victims’ families to attend Paul Bernardo's parole hearing and deliver their victim impact statements in person.

A lawyer representing the families of two teenage girls murdered by notorious killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo said they had been denied the right to deliver their statements in person at Bernardo's upcoming parole hearing. The issue was raised by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre during question period in the House of Commons Wednesday.

Randy Boissonnault is leaving his post as employment minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet after weeks of questions about the Edmonton MP's shifting claims of Indigenous identity and his business dealings.

Treasury Board President Anita Anand is warning that if the House of Commons doesn't get back to regular business, some government departments might be in financial trouble.

On Monday, Anand tabled a supplementary estimates request for $21.6 billion to fund programs including housing, dental care and the national school food program.

One of the biggest-ticket items is $970.8 million for compensation adjustments for civil servants as a result of collective bargaining agreements.

A U.S. border patrol intelligence agent recalled Tuesday feeling horrified when he realized a group of migrants from India, including a young child, were out in a freezing blizzard on a stretch of open prairie at the border between Manitoba and Minnesota.

"My heart sank ... because there's more people out there," Daniel Huguley testified at the trial of two accused human smugglers. 

Some adult migrants had already been picked up after trying to walk undetected across the border on Jan. 19, 2022. One of them had a backpack, and Huguley said he looked inside.

Funeral For:  Margaret Dueck 
Funeral Date: November 23, 2024 
Margaret Dueck, 97, of Niverville formerly of Rosenort, passed away Monday, November 18th at Heritage Life Personal Care Home. She is survived by 5 daughters, 4 sons, 4 sisters, 3 brothers, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Jacob A. Dueck, infant twin daughters, 1 granddaughter, 1 grandson, and 2 brothers. 
The funeral service for Margaret Dueck will be held Saturday, 2pm at Rosenort EMC with private family burial prior to the service at the church cemetery. 

The Saskatchewan Party has announced their cabinet for their upcoming term, with the southeast seeing some new representation.

Daryl Harrison, the MLA for the Cannington constituency, will be serving as the Minister of Agriculture.

Harrison says that he's honoured to serve, bringing with him first-hand experience in the industry.

Alert Ready, Canada's national public alerting system, will be put to the test today.
    
An emergency alert test message will be sent out over multiple communications channels, including your local Golden West station, at 1:55 p.m. 
    

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for all of Southern Manitoba, as heavy snow and very strong wind gusts are expected throughout the day.

According to Environment Canada, northwesterly gusts up to 70 km/h are possible today, with a further 2 to 4cms expected before the flakes taper off. Conditions will begin to improve tonight and overnight into Thursday morning.

For the latest forecast details, click here.

The Winnipeg Jets broke a two-game losing streak in style tonight, delivering a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers at a sold-out Canada Life Centre.

The win comes on the heels of a 5-0 defeat to the Panthers on Nov. 16 and a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning earlier. It also ensure the Jets stay atop the entire NHL with 32 points at a record of 16-3. 

Funeral For:  Robert (Bob) Berg 
Funeral Date: November 23, 2024 
Robert (Bob) Berg, 63, of Grunthal passed away Saturday, November 16th at St. Pierre Hospital. He will be lovingly remembered by his father Arne Jack and siblings Randy, Anita (Ron) and Dan (Jenn) and niece Makayla. He was predeceased by his mother Jannie, grandparents, aunts and uncles. 
The funeral service for Robert (Bob) Berg will be held Saturday, November 23rd at 3pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach with ash interment at a later date.