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New Democrats will not cave to demands from the Bloc Québécois and Conservative leaders to help them bring down the Liberal government, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Wednesday. 

His party is now all that stands between Justin Trudeau's Liberals and an early election, with the other two opposition parties pledging to try to topple the minority government at the next opportunity. 

On Tuesday, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said he will make good on his threat to work with the other opposition parties to bring the Liberals down with a non-confidence vote.

CAA Manitoba is reminding motorists and trick-or-treaters to be safe, visible, and vigilant this Halloween.

A spokesperson says streets that are normally quiet can become busy with trick-or-treaters, and excited children may not be watching for oncoming traffic.

Ewald Friesen is Manager of Government and Community Relations with CAA Manitoba. He says being vigilant applies to all motorists, not just parents of children going door to door. 

The Mennonite Community Orchestra (MCO) is getting ready for its next concert, which is this coming Sunday, November 3rd. Entitled "Giving Voice", the event will see the voices of composers from several cultures, as well as student violinist Will Harder. represented.

The timeless classic "Treasure Island" is coming to the Westman Centennial Auditorium for one night only, Friday night (November 1st), courtesy of Looking Glass Theatre company. The professional theatre troupe has been touring the production across Southern Manitoba in recent weeks with stops in Steinbach and Morden.

Marc Moir and Laura Kathleen Turner are co-founders and co-artistic directors of the group based in Steinbach, and both shared with DiscoverWestman they are excited to bring the story of Treasure Island to Brandon.

The Manitoba government is investing $19.6 million in a major bridge crossing to improve Manitoba highways and enhance climate resiliency by reducing the impacts of future floods in southwest Manitoba, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced today.

The Souris River Bridge on Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 3 at Melita is a vital east-west link over the Souris River connecting people, businesses and communities, noted the minister.

More than just goblins and gools will be out about tonight in Killarney.
    
The Killarney Mennonite and Lakeview Community churches are once again partnering for their annual food drive in support of the Killarney Food Bank.
 
Pastor Danny Groening from the Killarney Mennonite Church says the annual event is a great way to restock the organization's shelves.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has asked national security services to find a way to share information with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre about foreign interference affecting his caucus, he said Wednesday. 

Earlier this month, Trudeau told a public inquiry that he has been given the names of past and present Conservative parliamentarians and candidates who are linked to foreign interference. 

Trudeau said members from other parties, including the Liberals, have also been flagged.

The mother of a 17-year-old victim in a mass slaying in Manitoba is suing a child welfare agency for allegedly failing to protect the girl.

Juliette Hastings claims in the lawsuit that Winnipeg Child and Family Services, the General Child and Family Services Authority and the director of Child and Family Services were "reckless, careless and negligent in their statutory duty" to her daughter, Myah-Lee Gratton.

The lawsuit was filed Monday in Court of King's Bench. A statement of defence has not yet been filed and the allegations have not been tested in court.

There is a new partnership delivering the Soy Quality Program to Canadian producers.  

Nathan Gerelus is the manager of National Affairs at the Canadian Grain Commission, based in Winnipeg, and he says, 

“We are excited to have recently partnered with Soy Canada to deliver the Soy Quality Program, and that will start with this year's 2024 harvest.” 

Memorial For: Bernhard “Ben” Falk 
Memorial Date: Private 
Bernhard “Ben” Falk, 76, of Altona passed away Saturday, October 26th at Altona Memorial Health Centre. He is survived by 2 sisters, 3 brothers and their families, He was predeceased by his parents. 
A private family memorial service for Bernhard “Ben” Falk will be held. 
Viewing will be held at Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona Friday, November 1st from 2 to 8pm. Family may be present from 6 to 8pm. 
Donations may be made to The Community Exchange, Altona.