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A former parliamentarian is suspected of "having worked to influence parliamentary business" on behalf of an unnamed foreign government, Canada's spy service told a federal inquiry Friday.

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service also cited indications that an unspecified foreign government engaged in meddling to reduce the likelihood of a specific Liberal candidate of being elected federally.

Bryan Little, a cornerstone of the Winnipeg Jets 2.0 franchise, is set to retire from the NHL in a fitting full-circle moment.

The former centre will sign a one-day contract with the Jets, allowing him to officially retire as a member of the team he spent his entire career with.

In a statement released on Friday morning, Little said he was grateful for the opportunity. "It’s a great honour that I can retire as a member of the Winnipeg Jets and end my playing career with the organization where I was drafted and played my entire NHL career," he said.

Brandon Minor Injury and Illness Clinic opens Friday, September 27

Media Release - September 27, 2024

The Minor Injury and Illness Clinic in Brandon, located on the main level of 144 6th Street will open Friday, September 27, from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

The hours of operation through September 30 are as follows:

• • Saturday, September 28- 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
• • Sunday, September 29- 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
• • Monday, September 30- 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Future clinic hours for October will be posted soon.

Funeral For: Albert Friesen 
Funeral Date: Private 
Albert Friesen, 74, of Gibsons, BC formerly of Altona, passed away Tuesday, September 17th at Gibsons, BC. He is survived by 3 sisters and 1 brother. He was predeceased by his parents C.D.C and Anne Friesen, 1 sister and 1 brother. 
A private celebration of life for Albert Friesen will be held.  
Donations may be made to Myasthenia Gravis Society of Canada. 
Arrangements by Devlin Funeral Home, Gibsons. 

Funeral For Ruth Toews 
Funeral Date: September 30, 2024 
Ruth Toews, 75, of Winkler formerly of Schanzenfeld, passed away Wednesday, September 25th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by her husband Elmer, 4 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by 2 brothers and 7 in-laws. 
A memorial service for Ruth Toews will be held Monday, September 30th at 2pm at Bethel Bergthaler Mennonite Church, Hochfeld with burial prior to the service at 12pm at Westridge Memorial Gardens.  

A coalition of disability rights organizations has launched a Charter challenge against a part of Canada's law on medical assistance in dying, calling it an "abandonment” of people with disabilities. 

The group announced Thursday that it had filed a notice of application to challenge what's known as track two of the MAID law, which it argues has resulted in premature deaths.  

The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League will raise the curtain tonight on its 2024-25 season. President Don McIntosh will join Clayton Dreger on Sportsbeat which airs Fridays at 5:15 p.m. on CJRB Radio 1220.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers put their six-game win streak on the line tonight (7 p.m.) at home against the Edmonton Elks. The Bombers have made two changes to the depth chart this week. Linebacker Brian Cole and defensive tackle Devin Adams are in. Linebacker Kyrie Wilson and offensive lineman Kendall Randolph are out. Wilson has been moved to the six-game injured list. Winnipeg is in first place in the CFL West with an 8-6 record. The BC Lions are next at 7-7. The Bombers beat the Elks 27-14 last Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium.

Assiniboine College has been recognized for its national leadership in community-based program delivery with a bronze in Indigenous Education at the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) annual World Congress happening this week.

Media Release - Sept 25, 2024

Do you have low spots in your field where excess water drowns your crops or do you struggle with managing salinity? Fall dormant seeding of perennial forages may offer a solution to help manage these areas.