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Unionized employees at two Extendicare long-term care facilities in Winnipeg have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.
And CUPE - the union that represents the close to 350 employees at Extendicare's Oakview Place and Maples locations - says they expect to secure similar mandates at other Extendicare facilities in the province if the employer does not improve their offer
Bargaining is underway or is set to begin this fall at all nine Extendicare facilities in Manitoba, including two in Brandon.
The union says there is significant disparity between the wages and contracts of CUPE members working in Extendicare facilities and those working in publicly run long-term care facilities
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R-C-M-P say they have recovered tens of thousands of dollars in property stolen from areas across much of southern Manitoba.
Mounties executed a search warrant Wednesday near Gimli and say they found stolen motor vehicles, generators, commercial tools, and more.
Officers also seized a carbine-style firearm with several rounds of ammunition.
Two men and a woman were arrested and face charges including possession of stolen property.
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Manitobans can get an early jump on voting for the provincial election, beginning this weekend.
Advanced voting is offered from September 23rd to 30th at over 300 locations across the province. A full list of locations can be found online at www.electionsmanitoba.ca, or by calling 204-945-3225.
Mike Ambrose is the director of communications and public information with Elections Manitoba. He says advanced voting runs daily from September 23rd to the 30th.
"In Dauphin, there will be advanced voting at the local election office, which is at 1550 Main Street South, as well as at the Dauphin Marketplace Mall. Advanced polls are open from 8 am to 8 pm daily, and Sunday from noon until 6 pm."
Voters are reminded to bring a government-issued photo identification, or two other pieces of ID that contain your current address.
You are also encouraged to bring your voter information card that you would have received in the mail.
Ambrose says there are other options in case you do not have your photo ID or voter's information card.
"They can be vouched for. And that would require someone else from the electoral division who is registered and has ID to confirm their identity, and that person would also have to be already registered as well."
"Someone who has ID, but does not have their voter information card, it just takes a couple of extra seconds to find their name on the voter's list without the voter information card," added Ambrose.
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Car enthusiasts of Dauphin, A car show is coming this weekend to a rail museum near you.
In collaboration with the Dauphin Rail Museum, the Brandon Road Rebels will be bringing a collection of hotrods to show off.
This isn't just a closed event. If you've got a cool, collectible, customized car, you're invited to stop by the show and be part of it as well!
The event will feature live entertainment, a food truck, and a professional photographer to get a great shot of the cars in front of the museum.
The Road Rebels will be making their way into Dauphin on Sunday, September 24th at 11 a.m., and they'll be around until 4 p.m.
So whether you're a fan of classic cars, modern muscle, or even custom pieces, be sure to check out the Brandon Road Rebels at the Dauphin Rail Museum.
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An ongoing investigation has led to the arrest in a drug trafficking case.
On September 20, 2023, as a result of an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of a controlled substance, officers with the Ste Rose du Lac RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence located on the Ebb and Flow First Nation.
As a result of this search, officers seized methamphetamine, cocaine, cash, an unsecured firearm, and drug-related paraphernalia.
Officers arrested 35-year-old Christine Mancheese, of the Ebb and Flow First Nation, who was taken into custody and remanded into custody on charges including two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Proceeds of Crime, two counts of Failure to Comply with an Undertaking, and several firearm-related offenses.
A 15-year-old male youth was also arrested on scene and found to have two outstanding warrants out for his arrest, one from Oakbank RCMP and the other from the Winnipeg Police Service. He will be remanded into custody.
Ste Rose du Lac RCMP continues to investigate.
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Dauphin has become the latest Canadian municipality to become a partner in the "Look, Listen, Live" Community Safety Partnership Program overseen by Operation Lifesaver Canada.
The program sees special decals installed at key railway locations, in order to remind people to be situationally aware around crossings.
In Dauphin, the decals - which are yellow and feature a black silhouette of a train as well as the words "Look, Listen, Live" - have been installed on the sidewalks leading up to the railway crossing on Main Street.
The goal of the program and the signs is to prevent tragic crossing incidents by making pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers more aware of the need to be vigilant around railway crossings.
There were 159 collisions at railway crossings across Canada in 2022, resulting in 14 deaths and 27 more being seriously injured.
A total of 100 Canadian municipalities are taking part in the Community Safety Partnership Program since it launched in 2018.
In a news release, Dauphin Mayor Dave Bosiak said the installation of rail safety decals at Dauphin’s busiest rail crossing is a small but meaningful change that could potentially prevent needless tragedies.
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The Pas RCMP made an arrest after a patient was taken into the hospital with apparent stab wounds.
On September 19, at approximately 7:00 pm, The Pas RCMP received a report from the hospital that there was a stabbing victim currently being treated.
Officers attended the hospital and spoke with the 40-year-old victim, who had been stabbed by a male known to her. She sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers located the 37-year-old male and he was arrested without incident.
He has been charged with Assault with a Weapon, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, and two counts of Failure to Comply.
He was remanded into custody.
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As flu season approaches, the leaders of two Manitoba political parties are promising no more lockdowns, no matter what public health situation emerges in the future.
During a party leaders' debate on Wednesday organized by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, PC Leader Heather Stefanson promised no more lockdowns.
Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont called the PC leader's stance irresponsible considering the PC government's handling of the pandemic.
Manitoba had Canada's highest per-capita COVID-19 fatality rate during the second and third waves of COVID-19, from late 2021 and onward.
NDP Leader Wab Kinew, however, also promised no lockdowns, claiming if he becomes premier, hospital capacity will be improved to the point where Manitoba can handle more COVID-19 patients.
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A team of anthropologists are helping Mounties search an area near Killarney after a crew of workers discovered human remains while excavating gravel.
Officers were told workers at the site were excavating gravel when the remains were discovered.
The identity of the remains is currently unknown.
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A conciliator is set to sit down with both sides in the Manitoba Public Insurance strike today.
The Manitoba Government and General Employees Union - which represents the 1,700 striking workers - says this week marks four years since its members last got a raise.
It is accusing M-P-I of disrespecting workers who have contributed to the corporation's ``success and prosperity.''
M-P-I board chair Ward Keith is blaming the union for the strike, which is in its fourth week.
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A chance to meet the political candidates of the Swan River area is taking place tonight in Roblin.
The Roblin Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a political Forum that will have two of the three current candidates for the Swan River area.
Andy Maxwell of the NDP and Don Mckenna of the Keystone Party will be in attendance. The PC party's Rick Wowchuck is unable to attend due to personal reasons.
The night will feature several pre-submitted questions as well as a 30-minute open floor segment for people who are asking questions after the fact.
If you're a constituent of the Swan River area and you wish to have your voice heard go down to the Roblin 50 and overclub for this event.
The doors will be open at 6:30 PM and the form kicks off for 7:00 PM.
Come meet the candidates!
Posted by Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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