Local News

Manitoba Sustainable Development advises the emerald ash borer (EAB) has been found in Winnipeg. This highly destructive forest-pest is a wood-boring beetle that has been found in Quebec and part of Ontario, as well as throughout the eastern United States, and has now been found in Winnipeg.  The EAB attacks and kills all species of… December 7, 2017

Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon’s Information Technology Department is pleased to announce that the latest update of its new “My City” app for Apple devices now includes push notification technology designed to send alerts directly to a user’s device in the event of an emergency. The updated “My City” app is now available… December 6, 2017

Manitoba Municipal Relations has appointed two new members to the Keystone Centre board of directors. Jeff Cristall (Brandon) is a valuations and corporate finance consultant with MNP.  Prior to June 2013, he was the regional managing partner of the southern Manitoba region of MNP and the partner in charge of valuation and litigation support services. … December 6, 2017

The Manitoba government is introducing new legislation today that would set out where and how legal cannabis may be sold, with additional measures to protect young Manitobans and empower municipal decision-making, Justice Minister Heather Stefanson announced today. “Manitoba continues to put responsible measures in place to respond to cannabis legalization, which includes ensuring the appropriate… December 5, 2017

Public Utilities Board News Release In Order No. 130/17 dated December 4, 2017, the Manitoba Public Utilities Board (PUB) approved a 2.6% over-all general rate increase for Basic compulsory motor vehicle premiums to be effective March 1, 2018. The Board further orders a 1.8% rate increase to the demerit scale for driver premiums under the… December 5, 2017