Manitoba Tory leader apologizes for landfill ad campaign
Monday, May 5, 2025, 8:21 pm
Manitoba’s new Opposition leader has issued a public apology over controversial election ads that promoted the decision not to search a landfill for remains. The remarks come amid a politically charged environment, with critics questioning the party’s messaging and decision-making during a tense campaign season.
Manitoba's new Opposition leader apologized for election advertisements the PC party ran in the last election that promoted their decision to not search a landfill for remains.
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's new Opposition leader apologized Monday for election campaign advertisements the Progressive Conservative party ran in the last election that promoted their decision to not search a landfill for the remains of two murder victims.
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