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The Westman News Update Podcast (WNU). The Latest Local News On Demand. Weekdays.
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Fewer Manitobans were admitted to hospital last week with COVID, A Winnipeg man accused of killing a Saskatchewan RCMP officer to stand trial for first-degree murder, A 29-year-old Brandon man faces assault charges - and Brandon car enthusiasts are gearing up for next weekend's Super Run Car Show. These stories and more in today's update.
Mosquitos carrying West Nile virus have been found near Headingley, Brandon's Cando Rail has reportedly been sold - and some economist believe inflation may have peaked. These stories and more in today's update.
An RCMP officer was hit by a fleeing vehicle during a traffic stop at a campground in Roblin last weekend, Canadian pilots are having long waits getting their licenses from Transport Canada, MB will soon unveil its COVID vaccine program for younger kids - and Canada's passport is ranked 8th in the world. These stories and more in today's update.
Brandon police arrested a man for allegedly paying for a cab ride with a fake $100 bill, MPI is warning about a text scam, Atlantic Canadians are the most eager to get a second COVID booster shot - and Manitobans still love their plastic straws. These stories and more in today's update.
More wildfires sprang up across Manitoba over the weekend, Brandon City Council will discuss a proposal to borrow $30-million dollars to pay for water and sewer infrastructure at its meeting tonight, Brandon police busted a man for allegedly threatening a security guard with a handgun at the Victoria Inn, and if you're under 40 researchers say no amount of alcohol is beneficial. These stories and more in today's update.
Be prepared for bears and bugs when heading to Riding Mountain National Park this weekend, the MB government is helping send Ukrainian newcomer children and youth to summer camp, Canada is bringing back mandatory random COVID testing for incoming travellers next week - and the prime minister is getting a new Can Force One. These stories and more in today's update.
A member of Manitoba's Wildfire Service from The Pas died on the job this week, yesterday's interest rate hike will mean higher loan payments if you have a variable rate, Brandon's Kayak Cove at the Riverbank Discovery Centre is to open today - and a Canadian study says there's a 1-in-10 chance of getting killed by falling space junk in the next decade.
Canadian food suppliers warning about higher grocery store costs this fall, MPI has applied to reduce some vehicle insurance rates, Rogers is compensating customers equivalent of 5 days of service after last week's massive outage, the MB government wants your feedback on personal care homes - and Brandon's 'Doors Open' event is this weekend. These stories and more in today's update.
Small Canadian companies fear they won't be fully compensated after last week's Rogers outage, a second candidate has entered the race for Brandon councillor in Green Acres ward - and Brandon Riverbank's Kayak Cove is set to open today. These stories and more in today's update.
Three in five Canadians are not interested in international travel this summer, Brandon police laid charges in two incidents of alleged impaired driving over the weekend, the premiers are meeting in Victoria this week with health-care the main topic of discussion - and Thor: Love and Thunder topped the weekend box office. These stories and more in today's update.
Starting Monday there will be free access for the entire week into Manitoba's provincial parks, the price of gas has dropped a few cents in Brandon, MPI says physical damage claims to vehicles have spiked, and Boston Pizza founder and former Dragon's Den star Jim Treliving will be in Virden on Monday. These stories and more in today's update.
Work on the dock for a new canoe/kayak cove at Brandon Riverbank is to begin next week, Brandon's Kinsmen Pool re-opens today, Brandon cops had to spring into action to help a stabbing victim, the Canadian military's new dress code will allow long hair and nails, and face tattoos - and Canada is the top choice for people in many countries looking to relocate. These stories and more in today's update.
A strike by 750 CN Rail signal and communication workers has ended, a crash killed two elderly people from the RM of Glenboro-South Cypress on Monday, a 42-year-old Dauphin woman faces drugs and weapons charges after a traffic stop by RCMP last week, and if your neighbourhood has lots of dogs, it probably has a lower crime rate. These stories and more in today's update.
Brandon city council is considering borrowing $30-million to pay for sewer upgrades in the southwest part of the city, local group 'Brandon Salutes' has a way for you to show support for soldiers from CFB Shilo who are serving in Latvia, and the Conservative Party of Canada was number one among political parties in gathering donations last year. These stories and more in today's update.
Some Westman ER's are closing temporarily because of shortage of staff, gas has dropped in price in Brandon (for now), the City of Brandon is seeking a contractor to assess the streets, and this might be worth the gas for a trip to Calgary: the Museum of Failure is now open until the end of August.
A group of unvaccinated health-care workers placed on unpaid leave last fall is suing the Manitoba government, the province has eased restrictions at care homes due to lower COVID transmission levels, mosquito numbers in Brandon have shot up again, and it's Canada Day weekend at Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre. These stories and more in today's update.
A 72-year-old Brandon man fought off a 25-year-old attacker last week, the search for 41-year-old Jordon Ross continues along the Assiniboine River just west of Brandon, the backlog of surgeries and tests in Manitoba is declining - and work to get Kayak Cove ready at Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre is to begin soon. These stories and more in today's update.
Brandon councillor Bruce Luebke has announced he's running for re-election this fall, Brandon city council has amended regulations for open-air fire pits, Mounties are still searching for a suspect in connection with a double stabbing in Camperville - and Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre is gearing up for Canada Day. These stories and more in today's update.
The search for a missing Brandon man continues today, Peguis First Nation has declared another state of emergency due to flooding, a racist float in a Sundre, Alberta parade has garnered outrage - and tomorrow's Lotto Max jackpot is a whopping $70-million. These stories and more in today's update.
Changes to Westman's electoral boundaries are being proposed, Souris Health Centre's ER closing next week, Ducks Unlimited has topped its conservation targets in Manitoba - and Canada has placed three cities on the Top 10 list of the most livable cities in the world. These stories and more in today's update.
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