Headlines Oct 23: Prairie Mountain Health reports a $34M deficit last fiscal, its fifth consecutive shortfall, largely due to staff vacancies driving nursing agency & OT costs.
-MB government is launching a new website called Parenting in MB, offering content on pregnancy, infant health, & child development to support parents through a child’s first 5 years.
-The family of 25-year-old Shandi Reann Cook is suing after she was allegedly sent home from Swan River Health Centre despite coughing up blood, and later died, prompting a Prairie Mountain Health investigation & provincial review.
-Brandon Salutes will host a free “Salute to Veterans” concert Nov 2 at 1 pm at Brandon City Hall, with the Royal Wpg Rifles Band & 26th Field Regiment Pipes & Drums in tribute to Canada’s military & veterans.
-Applications for MB Ag Days community grants and scholarships are open until November 1, 2025, with winners announced at the 2026 show in January.
-A Wpg man has been charged after slashing 45 tires on 23 vehicles in Selkirk, all red.
-Canada Industrial Relations Board dismissed Canada Post workers’ union challenge, upholding the government’s back-to-work order that ended last December’s strike.
-Job seekers in Canada will face serious challenges in the coming months as the Bank of Canada says many businesses are pausing expansion and hiring amid weakening demand.
-Federal Liberals plan to introduce tougher bail & sentencing laws for violent & organized criminals, echoing calls from law enforcement, Premiers, Mayors & millions of concerned citizens demanding government stop repeat offenders & prioritize community safety.
-In Wednesday PM address to Canadians, Carney vows budget will spur ‘unprecedented’ investment but warns of ‘sacrifices’.
-Seattle visits Wpg tonight to face the Jets.
💍 Saturday, October 25, a beautiful weekend for a wedding! Perfect day to say “I do” — unless the Jays are in the World Series! Would you dare play the game at your reception?
⚾ Jays to the World Series! Tickets are only $11K — but hey, that’s Canadian dollars! Still cheaper than therapy if they actually win.
🤖 Are You a Fan of AI SLOP? Forget memes — the next generation of weird internet fun is here. Welcome to the age of digital nonsense!
🎤 Justin Bieber Joins TWITCH! The Biebs is streaming live — no concert ticket required. Fans are losing it over his first show on the platform.
🦾 Walmart Selling Robots! You can now buy a humanoid robot right off the shelf. Call me when it folds laundry and makes coffee.
☕ Coffee Crisis Brewing! Prices are doubling and caffeine lovers are starting to panic. What’s behind the global coffee crunch?
