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The Bloc Québécois is poised to begin talks with other parties to bring down the minority Liberal government, which has not met its deadline to pass two key bills.

Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet set the deadline last month, putting the Liberals on notice that to avoid an election "before Christmas" they must adopt a pair of private member's bills.

One of the Bloc bills aimed at safeguarding supply management in trade negotiations has the support of the government and is being studied by the Senate.

Everyone knows that one way to become legendary on Halloween is to give out full-sized candy bars. What may be less well known, however, is how to give them out in a way that welcomes and includes every child. 

Small changes, big impact  

As the evening of tricks and treats approaches, planning accessible ways to partake in the day’s traditions can ensure that everyone has a safe and fun time.  

Premier Wab Kinew presented the heroes from the first response team for their work at the Carberry Tragedy last year with Order of the Buffalo Hunt.

Two men are vying for the position of Leader of the PC Party of Manitoba. 

The Leadership Election Committee has confirmed that Obby Khan and Wally Daudrich have met the requirements to stand in the upcoming Progressive Party of Manitoba leadership race.

The two candidates will participate in a Q and A session hosted by former Radisson MLA James Teitsma on Wednesday of this week, at the Delta Hotel.

Khan and Daudrich will discuss their vision for the party and our province and answer questions from the audience. 

The Southwest Cougars are riding a six-game win streak. Head coach Tanner Lewis will join Clayton Dreger on the Cougars Report which airs Mondays at 5:15 p.m. on CJRB Radio 1220.

Only TWO programs left for the 2024 Lawn and Garden Journal season. You can call host Carla Hrycyna live on the program with all of your gardening questions every Saturday morning at: 1-800-374-3315

The Westman Wildcats are riding a four-game win streak. Ivy Perkin, Lucy Waldner and Jaedyn Hoemsen did the goal scoring and Indigo Stone made 31 saves as Westman defeated the defending champion Winnipeg Ice 3-1 Sunday at Hockey for All Centre. The Wildcats (6-2) are tied with the Eastman Selects for first place in the Manitoba Female U18 AAA Hockey League.

Last year's wild west fundraiser went so well for Killarney's Roots of Early Learning they brought it back by popular demand, only this year it's got that fiesta twist with Mexican food, music and decor.

Executive Director, Susan Nafziger, says they're expecting a fantastic festive night with folks coming dressed for the part.  She adds there might even be prizes for best costumes and other note-worthy accessories.

She says the $50 ticket includes food, fun and play money for the casino.

The summer was really great for the Irvin Goodon Wildlife Museum this year, says Boissevain-Morton Executive Assistant, Melissa Perkins.

"We saw just a ton of visitors and increased traffic which was wonderful!  It kind of felt like we were back to those pre-covid normal summers for tourism travel," she says. "And a big showcase for us this year was the success of the artisan gallery within the museum."

The joint partnership between the Wildlife Museum and the Boissevain Arts Council and the talented local artists brought in 20 different artists.

Habitat for Humanity Manitoba (Habitat Manitoba) have been presenting the keys to four families throughout Manitoba in Virden, Winkler and Brandon in the month of October.

Media Release - Habitat Manitoba

These homes will provide strength, stability and security for these families. Community partners and volunteers worked tirelessly to make this important moment possible by offering families an opportunity to purchase a safe and decent home through Habitat’s affordable homeownership program and a unique financing partnership.