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Canada needs to maintain its 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said in an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday.

Ford said the measure is critical to securing a trade deal with the U.S. and protecting Canada's auto sector.

"If the federal government removes its tariffs against Chinese-made EVs, you will contradict and undermine months of engagement with U.S. officials and lawmakers about the need to protect and enhance our highly integrated cross-border automotive supply chains," Ford writes.

A 26-year-old Gretna man is facing multiple charges after police attempted a traffic stop in Winkler on the evening of September 7th.

Around 8:40 p.m., officers on patrol observed a vehicle turning onto Main Street, accelerating loudly and emitting a large cloud of black smoke. When police attempted to pull the vehicle over, the driver refused to stop, accelerated through a stop sign, and led officers on a brief pursuit.

The Carman Beavers hockey team is gearing up for another Southeastern Manitoba Hockey League (SEMHL) season and needs a new head coach to lead them from behind the bench.

A 46 year old female was airlifted to a Winnipeg hospital yesterday after a single vehicle collision in the village of Reinland southeast of Winkler.

According to RCMP, the call came in shortly after 9am Wednesday, with a report of a vehicle colliding with a tree on Reinland Avenue. The woman, from the Municipality of Rhineland, was the lone occupant in the vehicle. She was treated on scene by EMS, and then later transported to Winnipeg via STARS Air Ambulance.

According to RCMP it's not believed her injuries are life threatening.

The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the central bank worries less about inflation risks and more about a slowing economy.

The Bank of Canada’s policy rate now stands at 2.5 per cent, breaking a streak of three consecutive holds since March.

Governor Tiff Macklem said the risks have shifted since the Bank of Canada’s last interest rate decision in July.

Cracks in the labour market and a sharp drop in exports are threatening growth, he said, while earlier signs of underlying inflation pressure are fading.

Funeral For:  Heather McGhie
Funeral Date: September 20, 2025 
Heather McGhie, 56, of Altona passed away Saturday, September 13th at Eastview Place. She is survived by her father Barry McGhie, her brother Mark (Marlene), and 3 nieces. She was predeceased by her mother Marlene McGhie.
The funeral service for Heather McGhie will be held Saturday, September 20th at 1:30pm at Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona with burial at Altona Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service.  
Donations may be made to Siloam Mission. 

September is Organic Month, letting people know some of the organic foods available in Canada. That's being spearheaded by the Canadian Organic Trade Association, through their Choose Canada Organic program.

Tia Loftsgard, the Executive Director at the Canada Organic Trade Association, talks about Organic Month and what they hope to share with Canadians.

"Organic Month is the national celebration of all things organic, and we have a series of events that are promoting and educating consumers and everybody about what organic is and the benefits of organic."

The Winkler Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying several individuals connected to an ongoing investigation.

Police shared photos of the people in question on social media, noting they are considered persons of interest who may be able to provide information regarding a theft.

The service emphasized that the images are being released for identification purposes only and that the individuals pictured may or may not be responsible for the crime.

A group representing Canada's obstetricians and gynecologists says it has reviewed evidence on Tylenol use during pregnancy and maintains that the painkiller is safe. 

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada said on Monday that it has revisited its position in light of reports questioning whether there is a link between mothers taking acetaminophen while pregnant and autism in children.