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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - November 7, 2025, Winnipeg, Manitoba NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons in respect to the following matter: Application #2025/002 for Conditional Use as provided in Section 3.3 Permitted and Conditional Uses and Table 3.1 Use Table, under the RM of Victoria Beach Zoning By-Law No. 1651, as amended to allow for Erosion Protection Measures (Public Property) in the OS area. Representations may be forwarded prior to the public hearing via email, fax or phone call to the above contact information. HEARING LOCATION: DATE & TIME: OWNER / APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: PURPOSE: AREA AFFECTED: FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: East Beaches Social Scene 3 Ateah Road, Victoria Beach Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. Multiple Erosion Protection Measures (Public Property). Protect the base of the bluffs against wave erosion and provide stability for the lower bank. Legal Description: Base of the sand bluffs fronting approximately Block 2, Lot 17 to Block 5 Lot 8 (305 - 119 Sunset Blvd) non- inclusive, along Patricia and Arthur Beaches, in the Rural Municipality of Victoria Beach, MB. R. M. of Victoria Beach Phone: 204-774-4263, info@victoriabeach.ca A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the Municipal Office located at #2035 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba during normal office hours, Monday to Friday and on municipal website under Notices, victoriabeach.ca. Copies may be made (of non-copyright documents) and extracts taken there from, upon request. RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF VICTORIA BEACH 2035 PORTAGE AVENUE, WINNIPEG, MB R3J 0K6 PHONE- (204) 774-4263 FAX- (204) 774-9834 www.victoriabeach.ca | info@victoriabeach.ca TOP NEWS A3 FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2025 ● ASSOCIATE EDITOR, NEWS: STACEY THIDRICKSON 204-697-7292 ● CITY.DESK@FREEPRESS.MB.CA ● WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM Budget lives on... for now O TTAWA — The minority Liber- al government has survived the first of three confidence tests on its federal budget. Members of Parliament have voted to defeat a Conservative sub-amend- ment in the House of Commons, with 139 MPs voting for the motion and 198 MPs voting against it. The sub-amendment called on MPs to reject the budget on the basis that the government did not present “an affordable budget so Canadians can have an affordable life.” Members of Parliament are set to vote today on an amendment to the budget that was proposed by the Bloc, which joined the Liberals and NDP in supporting the government. If the government loses today’s vote, or the main vote on the budget itself, it will have lost the confidence of the House, which could trigger an election. The Bloc had a highly unusual opportunity on Wednesday to propose the main amendment to the budget — after Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre missed his chance. The Bloc amendment calls on MPs to reject the budget because it is “harmful to Que- bec.” Traditionally, the Official Oppos- ition leader amends the budget after their speech to the House of Com- mons. The third party then has a chance to add a sub-amendment. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon’s office said the votes are considered matters of confidence be- cause both amendments call on MPs to reject the budget. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne told reporters he’s heard from Canadians this week who are happy with the budget. “I would invite any member of the opposition, go in the street, talk to people and you’ll see what they tell you,” he said. The NDP voted down the Conserv- ative motion, but interim leader Don Davies said the party’s position on fu- ture votes, including today’s, isn’t yet set. The NDP have seven seats in the House and could hold the balance of power on any confidence motion. “We had a discussion about the vote today and we decided we’re going to vote no today, and we’ll have a discus- sion tomorrow about the Bloc motion,” Davies said. Parliament Hill has been buzzing with rumours and speculation after Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont left the Conservative caucus on Tues- day, just hours after the budget was released and joined the Liberals. The move puts the government within two seats of a majority, and the Liberals are reportedly trying to woo more opposition MPs. Alberta Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux’s office released a state- ment Wednesday saying he was not planning to cross the floor and was remaining a member of the Conserv- ative caucus. However, on Thursday, Jeneroux announced his resignation, saying in a letter that it was “not an easy deci- sion,” but he believed it was the “right one.” Poilievre said on social media that Jeneroux plans to step down as a member of Parliament next spring. Quebec MP Dominique Vien re- leased a video in which she ad- dressed floor-crossing rumours and reaffirmed that she’s a Conservative Party of Canada MP. Quebec MP Gérard Deltell told re- porters in Quebec City on Thursday that d’Entremont’s departure was an isolated event. “There won’t be any other depar- tures, that’s the reality, whether it’s in Quebec or elsewhere,” he said. His caucus colleague Jacques Gourde seemed less certain, how- ever. He told reporters he didn’t think any more MPs will leave, but that he couldn’t “guarantee anything.” The main vote on the budget will happen after Parliament takes a week-long break next week. Liberal MP Sean Casey told repor- ters that in spite of all the posturing this week, he thinks the House will find a way to pass the budget. “People recognize deep down that they will be punished for forcing a Christmas election,” he said. — The Canadian Press NDP support helps Liberals survive first of three votes that could trigger election SARAH RITCHIE SPENCER COLBY / THE CANADIAN PRESS Minister of Finance Francois-Philippe Champagne shakes hands with Prime Minister Mark Carney after the budget survived the first of three confidence motions. ‘People recognize deep down that they will be punished for forcing a Christmas election’ — Liberal MP Sean Casey ‘He could come for me again,’ stabbing victim fears IT has been four years since Trevor Farley nearly killed Candyce Szkwarek during a frenzied knife attack inside Seven Oaks General Hospital, but it still feels like it happened yesterday, the now-retired nursing manager told a judge Thursday. “Not a day goes by that I don’t think of what he did to me,” Szkwarek said. “I struggle to fall asleep and often wake up reliving the attack.” Two years ago, Farley was found not criminally responsible for the October 2021 attack on Szkwarek and the slay- ings of his parents Stuart Farley and Judy Swain in separate attacks earlier that same day. The not criminally responsible find- ing by King’s Bench Justice Ken Cham- pagne was accompanied by an order that Farley be designated a high-risk accused — a first in Manitoba since for- mer prime minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative government introduced legislation creating the designation in 2014. As someone found not criminally re- sponsible for his crimes, Farley’s case falls under the jurisdiction of the Crim- inal Code Review Board, which would normally be tasked with deciding whether he should remain in a secure psychiatric facility, or be subject to a conditional discharge or absolute dis- charge and release to the community. As a high-risk accused, it is man- datory that Farley be held in a secure hospital setting. Only a superior court judge can revoke the designation and approve his release from hospital. Farley is contesting the high-risk designation in a hearing that started Monday, arguing the review board should assume sole jurisdiction over his case. Closing arguments in the case will be heard Wednesday. Szkwarek said she was shocked to learn Farley had applied to regain his nursing licence three years after the attack. “Does he truly feel remorse for his actions?” Szkwarek said. “I fear that if he ever experiences another psychotic episode he could come for me again.” The slayings of Farley’s parents and the attack on Szkwarek occurred hours after Farley walked out of the Mental Health Crisis Response Centre on Ban- natyne Avenue, where he had been an involuntary patient. Days earlier, Farley had been work- ing at Seven Oaks hospital and showed no signs of mental distress, Szkwarek said. “My greatest fear is that if Trevor was able to hide his symptoms before, he could do it again,” she said. “I am deeply afraid for myself, my family and society if he is released.” dean.pritchard@freepress.mb.ca DEAN PRITCHARD Second Conservative MP quits party OTTAWA — A Conservative member of Par- liament has announced his resignation, days after another caucus member crossed the floor to join the Liberals. Matt Jeneroux, MP for Edmonton River- bend, said in a letter that it was “not an easy decision,” but he believes it is the “right one.” Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said on social media that Jeneroux plans to step down as a member of Parliament next spring. Poilievre thanked Jeneroux for his “decade of service,” and said the Conservative team wished him and his family “all the best.” Jeneroux said in his letter he ran in the last election hoping that Canadians would put their faith in a team led by Poilievre’s Con- servatives. “I wanted desperately to play a role in that vision,” Jeneroux said in his letter, adding that he spoke to the party’s opposition whip on Thursday about his decision to resign. He said that while the outcome of the elec- tion was not what he anticipated, he has “great admiration” for those elected to the House of Commons on both sides of the aisle. “Their work gives me faith that the momen- tum toward a stronger and more unified Can- ada endures,” he said in the letter. The move comes after Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont left the Conservative cau- cus on Tuesday — hours after the budget was released — and joined the Liberals. D’Entremont’s move to leave the Con- servative caucus to join the Liberals put the governing party two seats shy of a majority, which would allow it to pass the budget with- out opposition support. Quebec MP Gérard Deltell told reporters in Quebec City on Thursday that d’Entremont’s departure was an isolated event. “There won’t be any other departures, that’s the reality, whether it’s in Quebec or else- where,” he said. His caucus colleague Jacques Gourde seemed less certain, however. He told repor- ters he didn’t think any more MPs will leave, but that he couldn’t “guarantee anything.” Jeneroux said he hopes he’ll have the oppor- tunity to address the House of Commons “one final time in the future” and that his focus must now turn to his family. Earlier this week, Jeneroux’s office said in an email to The Canadian Press that, despite rumours circulating in Ottawa, he “is not crossing the floor and (is) remaining a mem- ber of the Conservative caucus.” Jeneroux was first elected to represent the riding of Edmonton Riverbend in 2015. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis said on so- cial media Thursday that it was a “pleasure” to serve with Jeneroux, who he called a “strong and consistent advocate” for his constituents. “I particularly want to recognize his work on mental health issues and his advocacy for families who lost loved ones when flight PS752 was shot down,” Genuis said. Conservative MP Frank Caputo said on social media that he is “honoured” to have served with Jeneroux. “Matt Jeneroux is a good friend who gave a lot in public service,” Caputo said. “Matt is one of the friendliest people I know. I wish him all the best.” — The Canadian Press CATHERINE MORRISON JUSTIN TANG / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux is the second Tory in three days to depart the Conservative caucus. ;