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CBC
11-08-2025
- Politics
- CBC
3 candidates on ballot for Spruce Woods byelection
Social Sharing Three candidates are vying for a seat in Manitoba's legislature in the upcoming byelection in the Spruce Woods constituency. Elections Manitoba says Ray Berthelette is running for the governing NDP, Stephen Reid is carrying the Liberal banner and Colleen Robbins is hoping to keep the seat blue for the Progressive Conservatives. Berthelette is a former real estate agent who recently worked as an executive assistant to cabinet minister Glen Simard. Reid is a teacher and Robbins is a longtime Tory volunteer. The Aug. 26 byelection is being held to replace Grant Jackson, who resigned in March to run for federal office. The seat in western Manitoba is a longtime Progressive Conservative stronghold, with the Tories capturing more than 60 per cent of the vote there in 2023. Advance voting begins Saturday.
CTV News
03-07-2025
- CTV News
Third person dies following Canada Day crash: RCMP
The RCMP logo is seen outside the force's 'E' division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck Manitoba RCMP says a third person has died following a two-vehicle crash in western Manitoba on Canada Day. The crash occurred on Highway 10 at approximately 3:30 p.m., about three kilometres north of Bowsman. RCMP believe a vehicle being driven south on Highway 10 near Road 224 veered over the highway line and hit a stationary vehicle on the eastern edge of the highway, causing a rollover. RCMP reported Wednesday that a 42-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman died in hospital. They have been identified as Brendan Berg, the bassist for Winnipeg band Royal Canoe, along with his partner Olivia Michalczuk. A 36-year-old man from Winnipeg who was driving the southbound vehicle and a 29-year-old passenger from Swan River were both hospitalized with critical injuries. On Thursday, RCMP said the 29-year-old passenger died from his injuries. The driver has been upgraded to stable condition. RCMP continues to investigate. -With files from CTV's Milan Lukes and The Canadian Press
