Steinbach

The number of Manitobans concerned about crime and public safety has risen steadily, an opinion poll done for the Manitoba government suggests.

The Benchmark poll by Leger is commissioned by the province and conducted every few months to gauge public concerns. The latest available survey, done in October and obtained by The Canadian Press under Manitoba's freedom of information law, suggests affordability and health care remain the most popular concerns.

A judge is scheduled to rule today on whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged plot to forcibly seize land in the Quebec City area.

Quebec court Judge René de la Sablonnière heard evidence and arguments over three days.

Simon Angers-Audet, 24, Raphaël Lagacé, 25, and Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24, face charges of facilitating a terrorist activity, and other charges related to the illegal storage of firearms and possession of explosives and prohibited devices.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday that Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, as long as the Palestinian Authority holds elections next year.

"Preserving a two-state solution means standing with all people who choose peace over violence or terrorism. And it means honouring their innate desire for peaceful coexistence," Carney told reporters on Parliament Hill.

He said Ottawa intends to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September.

The community is continuing to rally behind the Tabs for Wheelchairs program. 

13-year-old Delainey Disna, who lives with Trisomy 13, is next in line to receive a brand-new wheelchair. 

Derek Thiessen and Chantelle Horel have been collecting tabs for the program for years, and their efforts are once again helping a child in need. 

A season filled with laughs, memories, and bunch of friends loving the game of baseball, made for a special season for the U11 Carillon Orioles.

Some residents of Southern Manitoba have been noticing different trends this summer when it comes to insects. And, the question has been asked whether our smoky conditions have played a role.

John Gavloski is an Entomologist with Manitoba Agriculture. He says studies have been done with biting flies and smoke. However, he cautions that the tricky part is the impact of the smoke is very dependent on the intensity and the duration. 

"So trying to make implications to what is happening in Southern Manitoba with the Northern Manitoba wildfires is very tricky," he says. 

A local organization is rolling up to the annual Pioneer Days parade in a big way. 

A helping hand 

South East Helping Hands (SEHH) is an independently run food bank, operating for over 40 years in Steinbach. 

With this year’s Pioneer Days parade approaching quickly, the organization wanted to bring grocery shopping to the streets. 

The Carillon Sultans bounced back after an emotional game three, grinding out, battling, and finding a way to win game four, giving them the Manitoba Junior Baseball League title.

The KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ raised $1,936.08 for Headway this week, all of which is going directly into supporting the community.   

Heidi Harder Falk, Program Coordinator at Headway, explains what their organization does to help the community.   

Australia has officially opened its market for fresh and frozen beef from Canada for the first time since BSE in 2003.

The Canadian Cattle Association is pleased noting its one of the last remaining countries to have maintained bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) restrictions, complete their risk assessment and open their market for Canadian beef. 

CCA President Tyler Fulton says Canadian beef farmers and ranchers are proud to produce the highest quality and safest beef in the world.