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Changes to a host of regulations will allow for ride-sharing services in Manitoba by the beginning of March, Crown Services Minister Cliff Cullen announced today. “We made a commitment to modernize Manitoba’s vehicle-for-hire industry,” said Cullen.  “I am pleased that our government is following through on that commitment.” Amendments to the Vehicle Registration Regulation and… February 27, 2018

18th St. was closed down from Brandon Ave to Richmond Ave, as well as all parking lots and side streets leading onto 18th St earlier today in Brandon after a reported vehicle-pedestrian accident.  One person was sent to hospital.  BPS members have now cleared from 18th Street and Queens Avenue. Traffic is again open to the public.… February 27, 2018

An Assiniboine Fire Protection van was fully involved with fire (ironic right?) behind Wah Lee's restaurant this afternoon. The call came in at around 12:55pm, and firefighter/paramedics arrived to find the van parked behind the restaurant, close to the building, fully involved with fire. Crews set up in the MPI parking lot to get the… February 26, 2018

February 25, 2018 – Stony Mountain, Manitoba – Correctional Service Canada On February 24, 2018 during the 9:30 p.m. count in the minimum security unit at Stony Mountain Institution, staff members discovered that William Benjamin Hunter-Garrioch and Dale Jacob Gilchrist were not accounted for. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) immediately contacted the Stonewall detachment of… February 25, 2018

'Coldest night of the year' is an event which raises funds for the homeless, hungry and hurting in communities across Canada. 121 communities hosted events on Saturday February 24th, including Brandon. Brandon's event took place on the sidewalks of downtown on 2km, 5km and 10km routes. Routes were guided and directed by 65 volunteers and… February 24, 2018