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The Bowsman man accused of ramming the gate of Rideau Hall and threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made another virtual appearance in court today.
Crown prosecutors told the court they're looking to set a date for a plea and sentencing.
His case will appear in court again on December 4th.
46-year-old Corey Hurren is facing 22 criminal charges after allegedly driving his truck through the gates of Trudeau’s home and uttering threats back on July 2nd.
Neither Trudeau nor Governor General Julie Payette were on the grounds during the incident.
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A house fire earlier last month is now being investigated as arson by Neepawa RCMP.
On October 10, Neepawa RCMP responded to a house fully engulfed in flames on 2nd Ave in the town of Riding Mountain. The house was empty and there were no injuries.
An investigation has led police to suspect arson.
RCMP say that two suspects were seen in the yard of where the fire occurred between 10:36 pm and 11:28 pm that night. The suspects are seen moving around the yard and close to the house, and appear to be trying to hide.
During this time several flashes of flames are seen, coming from the west side of the home.
At 11:28 pm, the two suspects are seen leaving the area, walking east on 2nd Avenue.
The RCMP is asking the public for their assistance in this matter. If you have any information on these suspects, or this incident, please call Neepawa RCMP at 204-476-7340, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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8:28 a.m. Update:
Joe Biden has now passed Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, leading the count by about 5,600 votes.
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We’ve now reached day 3 of waiting for the results of the 2020 US presidential election.
According to the Associated Press, Joe Biden is still sitting at 264 Electoral College votes while Donald Trump is at 214.
270 Electoral College votes are needed to win the White House.
Vote counts in the 4 battleground states have progressed from yesterday with Biden still leading in Nevada, but now also leading in Georgia with just 918 more votes than Trump.
Trump still leads in North Carolina and Pennsylvania, although his lead there is narrowing.
The Canadian Press says the U-S Secret Service is reportedly sending reinforcements to Wilmington, Delaware, where Biden is based. That kind of move traditionally happens when it appears a victory declaration is approaching.
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UPDATE | At 9:10 a.m. the freezing rain warning ended.
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Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for the Parkland.
They say a fast-moving band of freezing rain has developed over portions of southeastern Saskatchewan and the Manitoba parklands this morning. The potential for freezing rain will continue until temperatures rise above zero towards noon.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
Environment Canada says to take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas and be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.
The warning is in effect for:
- Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville
- Grandview Mun. incl. Valley River Res.
- Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
- Mun. of Ethelbert incl. Garland
- Mun. of Roblin incl. Makaroff Shortdale and Bield
- Mun. of Russell-Binscarth incl. Gambler Res.
- R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
- R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Ochre River and Makinak
- R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
- R.M. of Riding Mountain West incl. Asessippi Prov. Park
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Peguis First Nation has been moved to the ‘critical’ red level in response to concerning COVID-19 case numbers in Manitoba’s largest First Nation.
The announcement was made Thursday by public health officials, in partnership with the chief and council from Peguis First Nation.
According to an update from Peguis Public Health on Thursday, Peguis has recorded 140 total confirmed cases, with 63 cases considered active.
Peguis is currently on day 5 of a strict 14-day lockdown, with an enforced 24-hour curfew, permitting community residents to travel only to seek testing, medical care, or essential supplies.
The COVID-19 Community Lockdown for Peguis First Nation began Sunday, November 1 at 12:00 a.m. | Photo courtesy of Peguis First Nation
Peguis First Nation is also setting up its own COVID-19 testing site, training some community members to assist in the testing process.
The Interlake’s Fisher/Peguis health district has tallied 187 cases of COVID-19 — 168 of those cases are considered active.
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Manitoba’s police watchdog is investigating allegations of assault by an off-duty Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) officer in Portage la Prairie.
On Wednesday, November 4, RCMP responded to a call regarding an assault on Oxford Street in Portage.
Officers located an off-duty MFNPS officer, who was later placed under arrest and taken to the detachment for further investigation.
RCMP reported the incident to the Independent Investigations Unit (IIU), which will be conducting an investigation.
Witnesses or other individuals who have information or video footage that may assist this investigation are asked to contact the IIU toll-free at 1-844-667-6060.
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The City of Dauphin is advising of a delay in recycling pick-up.
The scheduled pick-up today (Thursday) in the Day 3 area did not occur, due to delays from yesterday.
The City is asking residents in the Day 3 area to leave out their recycling bin at the curb for OSS pick-up tomorrow (Friday).
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RCMP are looking for information on two suspects after a robbery at a beer vendor in Portage la Prairie.
On Wednesday, November 4th around 9:45 p.m., RCMP received reports of a robbery on Saskatchewan Avenue in Portage.
Officers were told that a male and female had entered the vendor and tried to make a purchase, but were denied when they couldn’t provide proper identification.
The two suspects left, and returned a short while later when they jumped over the counter and physically assaulted the employee and sprayed him with bear spray.
The suspects then fled the vendor, taking two 12-packs of alcohol with them.
RCMP are asking anyone who may recognize these two suspects to contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online.
RCMP continue to investigate.
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Americans and Canadians continue to closely watch the ongoing U.S. presidential race.
Local Member of Parliament Dan Mazier is sharing his thoughts on how the result of the presidential race could impact Canadians, specifically those living in the Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa riding.
“As far as what president is in there or not, we still have very good integrated relationships for everybody in this riding — especially when it comes to agriculture," said Mazier.
Mazier, a former president of the Keystone Agricultural Producers, points to the important trade relationship between the two countries when it comes to agriculture.
“[In general] we are very reliant on trade in agricultural goods with the United States. I think 60% of our products from Manitoba go to the United States right now.”
The MP for Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa says no matter which candidate wins the presidential race, issues like COVID-19 — and how soon the borders will be opened — will be very important going forward.
“Those are the kind of issues that we’ll start keeping an eye on. Right now it’s just a wait-and-see, to figure out who’s going to be in charge at the end of the day.”
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Health officials are reporting 4 more deaths and 427 new COVID cases today.
It’s the second-highest number of new cases in a single day, shy of Friday’s 480.
The province’s most recent deaths are two women and a man from Winnipeg all over the age of 70, along with a woman in her 50’s from the Southern Health region. Manitoba has had a total of 91 deaths to date.
Today’s data shows:
- 15 cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region;
- 32 cases in the Interlake–Eastern health region;
- 60 cases in the Northern health region;
- 55 cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region; and
- 265 cases in the Winnipeg health region.
The following Parkland health districts have active cases: Swan River (7), Porcupine Mountain (3), Asessippi (5), Whitemud (7). Dauphin has 0 active cases, while Brandon has 24.
In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has 49 active cases.
Health officials are advising of the following possible COVID exposure:
Provincial public health officials continue to see a trend of concerning case numbers in Peguis First Nation, and have moved the area to Critical (red) on the Pandemic Response System, in partnership with the chief and council.
Of the provinces 7,177 total cases, 4,166 are active and 2,920 are recovered.
There are 153 people in hospital and 16 in intensive care.
For more information about COVID-19 in Manitoba, click here.
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Some H&R Block branches in the Parkland have found a special way to recognize veterans leading up to Remembrance Day.
Franchise owner of Dauphin’s H&R Block, Gloria Austin-Epp, says they’re asking community members to bring in photos of past and present veterans to be displayed in the front window – an idea sparked by Barb Cseh from the Winnipegosis branch.
“I just take a picture of it and then we make a copy of it on the computer, and we put a black and white picture up in the window.”
Gloria adds that she has included photos of her own family members that have served in the military.
“I’ve got my great uncle and I’ve got my dad up there, and the girl that works with me, Jackie, her great grandpa is up there. My dad was in WWII, and my great uncle was in WWI.”
The photos will stay up for a short period after November 11th.
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