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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising that a government led by him would use the notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights to implement his tough-on-crime agenda — something no prime minister has ever done.

Poilievre was campaigning in Montreal on Monday, where he announced he would pass a law to allow judges to impose consecutive life sentences in cases of multiple murders. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in 2022 that imposing consecutive life sentences violates an offender's Charter rights.

Some of the bills now before the Manitoba legislature will have to wait until the fall to be passed into law.

The Opposition Progressive Conservatives have exercised their right under legislature rules to hold back five bills for further debate beyond the summer break.

One bill would forbid liquor licences in urban convenience stores and gas stations — a move the Tories say will affect small businesses and customer choice in the few locations where such licences have been issued.

Manitoba Government Invests $20.3 Million in Roads to Connect Rural Manitobans in Minnedosa

Media Release - April 14, 2025

New Funds Will Repave PTH 10 and 16 to Grow Rural Manitoba's Economy: Naylor

The Manitoba government will invest $20.3 million to reconstruct provincial trunk highways (PTH) 10 and 16 near Minnedosa to support rural Manitobans, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced today.

Manitoba RCMP recognizes Telecom Operators for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Media Release - April 14, 2025

For National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which runs this week from April 13th to the 19th, 2025, the Manitoba RCMP is proud to recognize and honour the hard-working and dedicated employees who serve in our Operational Communications Centre (OCC).

The Manitoba government says it is repatriating energy by not renewing two hydroelectric export contracts to Minnesota.

Premier Wab Kinew says the contracts are set to expire at the end of this month and amount to 500 megawatts of power that will now be available for Canada.

Kinew says 50 megawatts of power will be set aside to go toward the potential development of a transmission line that would connect parts of Nunavut to Manitoba's grid.

Update - Pembina Valley RCMP investigate fire of church in Carman - April 14, 2025

 Further investigation by Pembina Valley RCMP has led them to identify two persons of interest in the Carman church fire.

The attached photos are from video surveillance, and RCMP are seeking the public's help in identifying the individuals in the photos.

If anyone has any information, please contact the Carman detachment at 204-745-6760.

The investigation continues.

Assiniboine Medical Admin program partners with LibreMD on industry standard equipment

Media Release - April 14, 2025

LibreMD, a certified electronic medical record (EMR) software in Manitoba, is providing free access to its platform for Assiniboine College’s Medical Administration program. The platform is widely used in modern healthcare settings.

Brandon University Celebrates Undergraduate Student Research Awardees as Part of BU125 Milestone

Media Release - April 14, 2025

Brandon University (BU) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs), highlighting the exceptional talent and innovation of BU students. This year's group of awardees also marks the 1025th research grant awarded at BU, an important milestone as we celebrate our 125th anniversary as an institution.

Breach of the Peace

On April 13th at 9:03AM police received a call of a male sleeping in someone’s vehicle in the 800 block of Rosser Avenue. The vehicle owner had attempted to make the unwelcome guest leave the vehicle prior to calling the police. Police attended and a 31-year-old male was arrested and held in detention cells for Breach of the Peace.

Arrest Warrant

Carry Concealed Weapon

On April 11, 2025, shortly after 11:00 am, police came across a 45-year-old male in the 600 block of Princess Ave who was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant.  Following his arrest, he was found to be in possession of two knives.  He was lodged to appear in court.

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