Portage

It has been nearly a week since Prime Minister Mark Carney called a federal election, scheduled for Monday, April 28th—a decision that has ignited one of the shortest campaigns in Canadian history. In an exclusive Q&A with Portage Online News, Kevin Larson, the People’s Party candidate for Portage‑Lisgar and nephew of former Reform Party MP Deborah Grey, answers questions on tariffs, local infrastructure, immigration, and more.

A 37-year-old man from Long Plain First Nation is facing multiple charges after being arrested this past weekend.

The arrest on March 23rd was made in connection with a disturbing case of assault and forcible confinement. Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) responded to a report of an assault that had taken place over several days at a residence on Yellowquill Trail W in Long Plain First Nation. The investigation revealed that an adult woman and a young girl were held against their will and assaulted.

THURSDAY MARCH 27TH

MJHL
Playoffs - Quarter-Finals - Best of 7
Game 4
Niverville 3 Winkler 2
Series tied 2-2

Game 4
Waywayseecappo 5 Dauphin 3
Dauphin leads series 3-1

THHL
Finals - Best of 5
Game 4
Killarney 4 at Virden 2
Killarney wins series 3-1

The past 18 hours have been interesting to say the least when it comes to the weather in the Central Plains.

The Portage Collegiate Institute (PCI) Hairstyling Program is set to expand thanks to a $26,612.43 grant from the Skills Strategy Equipment Enhancement Fund (SSEEF) which supports vocational and industrial arts teachers in upgrading their facilities. For PCI, this is funding five new hairstyling stations for the growing program. 

Brenda Hinch, an instructor for the PCI Hairstyling Program, is elated about the new developments.  

Last month, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency or CFIA officially declared a herd of cattle infected with bovine tuberculosis or bovine TB. An investigation spanning back six years has taken place, tracking the movements of the herd to limit the spread of bovine TB. Dr. Stacey Vos, veterinarian and Animal Health Regional Veterinary Officer with the CFIA, talks about the case itself, and the risks associated with bovine TB. 

Arborg Mayor Peter Dueck says he and the community are thrilled to see long-standing efforts paying off, as construction on a long-awaited personal care home is finally set to begin.

"This is the result of the years and years of lobbying, a ton of background work, and a ton of the planning and preparation for this," said Dueck. "We had certainly expected that the PCH would be up and operational by this time, but we are absolutely delighted to know that it is coming." 

A 28-year-old man from Winnipeg was arrested early on March 19, after police caught him providing false identification during a routine patrol.

At approximately 5:41 a.m., Portage la Prairie RCMP officers were patrolling 3rd Street NE when they observed a man on a bicycle. The officers stopped to speak with the cyclist, who appeared nervous and gave inconsistent information. After allowing the man to continue on his way, police continued investigating his identity.

For the second day in a row, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been pulled away from campaigning to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. 

Carney, in his role as prime minister, will meet virtually with Canada's premiers today to discuss the country's response to Trump's latest duties.

The president signed an executive order earlier this week to implement 25 per cent levies on all automobile and auto part imports — his latest move to upend global trade through a massive tariff agenda that pushed some automakers' stock prices down on Thursday.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has launched an inquiry following an incident in Portage la Prairie which left one adult man hospitalized yesterday evening.