Michael Blume

Portage-Lisgar MP Branden Leslie has relayed Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's call for a non-confidence vote in the House of Commons in order to trigger what they are calling a "carbon tax election".

Leslie is back in Ottawa and says he is ready for Parliament to resume in a few days, with caucus meetings scheduled over the weekend.

With what Portage-Lisgar MP Branden Leslie calls a "media stunt," the NDP is attempting to distance itself from what he describes as a costly coalition with the Liberal government that has existed since the beginning of the most recent Parliament.

The supply-and-confidence deal was vacated by the NDP on Wednesday when Leader Jagmeet Singh said the Liberals have let Canadians down and caved to corporate greed.

Leslie explains it was an agreement to essentially commit to voting in favour of all major Liberal spending and keeping them in power.

The City of Portage la Prairie council meeting was held Monday night, and the topic of secondary suites was discussed. Council noted it's a good trend to see such housing for seniors in our city becoming more popular. 

Mayor Sharilyn Knox explains these accommodations are absolutely positive assets. 

The RCMP has confirmed that three more victims have come forth during the investigation over the child exploitation ring in Portage la Prairie. 

RCMP Media Relations Officer Tara Seel says they released the news on July 9th about a large investigation in Portage regarding the RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit, having made seven arrests, one of whom has been cleared of charges. This leaves six who remain in custody now with a multitude of charges. 

Most of us expected this summer to be a drought year, as the last two were. Environment Canada Meteorologist, Natalie Hasell, says a shift started to take place in the weather patterns in late April and into May.

Most of us expected this summer to be a drought year, as the last two were. Environment Canada Meteorologist, Natalie Hasell, says a shift started to take place in the weather patterns in late April and into May.

This time of year is especially significant for Portage-Lisgar Member of Parliament, Brandon Leslie. It's not only the end of the most recent session of Parliament in Ottawa, but it's just past his first year since his election on June 19, 2024.

Winners of a recent skills competition for Christian schools are getting ready to compete with other students from around the globe.

The Accelerated Christian Education (A.C.E.) Convention took place last week in Southport, Man. Field manager and convention director for A.C.E. Canada Joe Wurtz says their annual event is now over its 20th anniversary and is an opportunity for their elementary students through to high school students to exercise an opportunity to showcase the skills they've developed.

Smoke and damage from a fire Tuesday have closed the gym at École Régionale Notre-Dame in Notre Dame de Lourdes.

While the investigation continues, early reports say the damage may exceed $2 million. While most of the damage is in the gym area, other parts of the facility have been slightly affected as well.

The fire was reported shortly before 7 a.m. Tuesday when the janitor noticed smoke was coming from the gymnasium, and alarms went off.

Municipal government officials spent some time in Brandon this week at the spring convention and trade show of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM). 

It wrapped up on Thursday and President Kam Blight says this edition of the convention was more of a networking and educational series of events. 

Several break-out sessions took place to dive into specific issues that are impacting municipalities the most.