Randy Lilley

Business owners have been battling decreased revenues, soaring interest rates, mounting debt and increased costs of doing business according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Policy Analyst SeoRhin Yoo says business owners want those running in next month's provincial election to prioritize the needs of small business owners by adopting policies that provide cost-relief and predictability. Yoo adds, it's good to see business owners planning to vote, even if they don't know who for.

Parents all over the province are concerned about the driving that goes on around our schools. 

Ewald Friesen, CAA Manitoba's Manager of Government and Community Relations says according to their research, 94 per cent of parents had concerns about school zone safety, with almost as many saying they have seen dangerous driving.

"Primarily, 92 per cent of our respondents said that they had witnessed unsafe driving behaviors," says Friesen. "This included speeding, double-parking and stopping at undesignated areas."

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says there are misconceptions about how much of your money goes back into your community when you spend it at a local business.

Provincial Affairs Director, Brianna Solberg says they commissioned a survey from Angus Reid Group.

Parents all over the province are concerned about the driving that goes on around our schools. 

Ewald Friesen, CAA Manitoba's Manager of Government and Community Relations says according to their research, 94 per cent of parents had concerns about school zone safety, with almost as many saying they have seen dangerous driving.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says there are misconceptions about how much of your money goes back into your community when you spend it at a local business. 

Provincial Affairs Director, Brianna Solberg says they commissioned a survey from Angus Reid Group. 

2023 has been a challenging year for Manitoba RCMP as they deal with more fatal crashes than normal. 

Media Relations Officer Sgt. Paul Manaigre says they're doing whatever they can to try and remind people to be safe when behind the wheel. He notes they've been crunching the data and people are not putting safety first. 

2023 has been a challenging year for Manitoba RCMP as they deal with more fatal crashes than normal. 

Media Relations Officer Sgt. Paul Manaigre says they're doing whatever they can to try and remind people to be safe when behind the wheel. He notes they've been crunching the data and people are not putting safety first. 

With many businesses around Manitoba struggling due to the strike between the province and the Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU), the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) wants it to end.

CFIB Policy Analyst SeoRhin Yoo says they have been talking to small business owners all over Manitoba.

Despite the downward trend in the number of drownings, it's still the leading cause of unintentional death in Canada.

That's why the Lifesaving Society Manitoba is getting the message out about National Drowning Prevention Week. Executive Director Stacey Grocholski says the focus of this year is learning how to swim.

"It's a key layer of protection in drowning prevention, and swimming is a life skill," says Grocholski. "It's something that anybody can learn at any point in time of their lives. So, it's something that we really strongly encourage."

Municipalities in southern Manitoba continue to work hard to improve their communities and that includes the Municipality of North Norfolk.

Reeve Ed Heppner says preparation is key.

"Once we get our planning together, we do have a number of plans," says Heppner. "One, of course, is some street paving and repairs in the MacGregor area and the MacGregor streets. In the municipality, we're continuing with the fiber optic Internet installation with RFNow."

He notes they have been putting money away into reserves to ensure the projects can be done.