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As part of the ongoing weekly series on cybersecurity over the course of this month, today Curt Dueck — President of SolutionsIT helped to explore essential practices that people and businesses can put into practice to protect themselves, digitally speaking. 

Link Neufeld talks blues, harmonicas, and upcoming concert

Local harmonica sensation Link Neufeld, of the band Link & the Moustaches, stopped by for an exciting morning of music and conversation. Known for his dynamic harmonica skills, Link discussed his musical journey, the upcoming concert, and even treated listeners to a live in-studio performance.

The application deadline has come and gone in Manitoba's PC leadership race, and the party has confirmed two candidate packages have been submitted.
    
They are from Fort Whyte MLA, Obby Kahn, and Manitoba businessman, Wally Daudrich.

Obby Khan submitted his completed application on Wednesday, October 2nd. The LEC has completed its review of Mr. Khan’s application and conducted a candidate interview. The LEC confirms that Mr. Obby Khan has been approved to run in the PC Party’s leadership race.

September was a record month for CN when it comes to grain movement in Western Canada.

CN's Vice President of Grain David Przednowek is pleased with the numbers considering they are still working out some of the kinks from the Grain Workers Strike at the Port of Vancouver.

The chances of a half-percentage point interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada became more likely Tuesday after Statistics Canada reported annual inflation fell to 1.6 per cent in September.

Economist Tu Nguyen of accounting and consultancy firm RSM Canada said she had expected the inflation rate to remain close to the central bank's two per cent target, where it was in August, for a few more months.

"This is one of the instances where I'm happy to be wrong," she said.

"I think the most important document that we have is one that explains why there are Mennonites in Manitoba & Western Canada and why there are Mennonites in Mexico"

Are you looking for ways to save money on items you need or want? Look no further than Save More Manitoba. This online auction is your ticket to incredible deals on thousands of dollars worth of products, services, and gift cards.

The Save More Manitoba auction is on now. Bidding closes on October 16th. This is your chance to bid, buy, and save on a wide variety of items.

You can call host Carla Hrycyna live on the program with all of your gardening questions every Saturday morning at: 1-800-374-3315

Funeral For: George Wiens 
Funeral Date: Private family Graveside service 
George Wiens, 80, of Roseau River passed away Sunday, October 13th at De Salaberry District Health Centre, St Pierre-Jolys. He is survived by 1 daughter, 2 sons and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret Rose in 2011. 
A private family graveside service for George Wiens will be held. Viewing will be at Birchwood Funeral Chapel Wednesday, October 16th from 7 to 9pm.
Donations may be made to Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba. 

Canada's decision to expel New Delhi's top envoy and five other diplomats is front-page news in India, as an analyst wonders how other countries will respond.

On Monday, the RCMP warned the public about a rash of crimes including murder, extortion and coercion that the force links to Indian government agents.

The RCMP and other Canadian officials presented evidence to India earlier this past weekend, but they say New Delhi refused to co-operate in police investigations.