In the news today: Manitoba politicians make final pitch before tomorrow’s election

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… Last push for politicians before Manitoba election Manitoba politicians are making their final pitches to voters today in advance of …

Who will become Manitoba's next premier? A look at party leaders vying for the job

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's provincial election is to take place Tuesday. Here's a look at the leaders of the province's three parties that have seats in the legislature. Heather Stefanson, Progressive Conservative Leader Age: 53. Born May 11, 1970. …

Weaponized by PCs, sidelined by NDP: Indigenous concerns largely absent from Manitoba election

With Indigenous population growth outpacing the rest of the province, there may come a year where the needs of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples will be front and centre in a Manitoba election campaign. This was not that year. One of the two leading …

Winners of recent Manitoba elections have seen sizable majority governments

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba election is scheduled for Tuesday. WINNIPEG — A Manitoba election is scheduled for Tuesday. Here is a look at Manitoba elections and governments over the past 20 years: New Democrats, 2003 The NDP under then premier Gary Doer wins a …

How to vote in the Manitoba election

The election in Manitoba is slated for Tuesday and here is how people can vote leading up to and on the day. On election day, voting hours are from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. and people can vote at any polling place in their electoral division. In order to vote …

Ontario man faces impaired driving charges after blowing through Manitoba border

A man from Kenora, Ont., is facing impaired driving charges after failing to stop for Manitoba RCMP near the provincial border. Ontario Provincial Police from Kenora were called Friday evening by Falcon Lake RCMP, who said the vehicle was driving …

Manitoba Tories, New Democrats and Liberals make final pitch to voters

WINNIPEG – Manitoba politicians are making their final pitches to voters today in advance of tomorrow’s provincial election. The Progressive Conservatives are expected to release full details of their platform, after having released weekly tallies of the …

Promise tracker: What Manitoba’s main parties would do if they win the election

WINNIPEG – Manitobans go to the polls on Tuesday. Here’s a look at some of the promises announced by the province’s three major parties over the past month: Progressive Conservatives — Stand firm in the government’s decision not to search the Prairie Green …

Manitoba voters explain why they’re cynical about the election

Manitoba parties hit final campaign stretch

The Manitoba NDP and Liberal parties rallied supporters Sunday as candidates rounded the final corner of the campaign trail, but Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson continued to shun the spotlight. Stefanson did not hold any media events on …