Manitoba Tory Leader Heather Stefanson stands by ads opposing landfill search

By Brittany Hobson THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG-During her first appearance in Winnipeg in more than a week, Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson stood by her party’s decision to take out billboard and newspaper ads that highlighted the province’s decision not to search a landfill for the remains of two First Nations women on the final day of campaigning ahead of Tuesday’s provincial election. Stefanson was flanked by many Tory candidates at her party’s campaign headquarters on the final day of campaigning ahead of Tuesday’s provincial election. She reiterated promises to cut taxes, spend new money on health care and tackle crime if re-elected. It was the first time in 10 days Stefanson spoke during a press conference in Winnipeg, and the first time she spoke since the Progressive Conservatives…

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