Could farmers face another tariff?
It looks like India is thinking about implementing an import duty on yellow peas.
India Pulses and Grains Association is concerned that an increase in yellow pea production in Canada and Russia could result in more imports.
They say ongoing imports have brought down prices, which could discourage Indian farmers from expanding their own pulse production.
The IPGA says in order to raise the price of yellow peas in the domestic market, they are calling on the Indian government to impose a 30 to 40 per cent import duty.
Taillefer ready for second season with La Broquerie Habs
The Capital Region Junior Hockey League season is quickly approaching, and head coach of the La Broquerie Habs Dan Taillefer says he's ready to get things going for his second season behind the bench.
Oh, how times have changed
Poilievre calls on Liberals to scrap the temporary foreign worker program
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberals to scrap the temporary foreign worker program, arguing it has caused an employment crisis among young Canadians.
"The Liberals have to answer why is it that they're shutting our own youth out of jobs and replacing them with low-wage, temporary foreign workers from poor countries who are ultimately being exploited," Poilievre told a news conference Wednesday morning in Mississauga, Ont.
"We want Canadian workers to have Canadian jobs. We want to bring back high wages."
Steinbach Councillor reflects on summer and encourages parents as school begins
It is the first day back to school for many students across the southeast.
At this week’s Steinbach City Council meeting, Councillor Damian Penner spoke directly to parents of school-aged children.
“We made it,” he said. “Summer has wound down to a close and we finally get to send the grumbling mini-me's back to school.”
Fall programming returns at the Pat Porter Active Living Centre
Fall programming at the Pat Porter Active Living Centre is ramping up again in the coming weeks.
Carla Walker, Program and Volunteer Coordinator says that while many activities continue year-round, some take a short summer break.
“When September rolls around, we are excited to get back into programs and those programs coming back.”
A popular program is square dancing, which begins Tuesday, September 9 at 7 p.m.
MPI reminds motorists to watch for students
Thousands of Manitoban children are heading back to school this week.
Whether they walk, skate, bus, bike, or get dropped off — Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is reminding motorists to be cautious of the increased road activity.
A new school year and reuniting with friends is an exciting time for children across the province, and MPI wants everyone to be safe as they head to and from school,” says Maria Campos, vice-president & chief customer and product officer at MPI.
Manitoba premier says proposed supervised consumption site will be changed
The Manitoba government is changing the planned location of its first supervised consumption site after facing stiff opposition from area residents.
The province, in partnership with the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre, submitted a licensing request with Health Canada last November for a site at 200 Disraeli Freeway, in the core area of Winnipeg.
The idea quickly ran into opposition from many local residents, who said the location is too close to schools, a child-care centre and some homes.
Carney says his ministers are looking for ways to cut spending at cabinet retreat
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will meet behind closed doors for a second day in a row today, as the Liberal government prepares for Parliament's return in a little under two weeks.
Cabinet is discussing efforts to spur industrial investment, refocus Ottawa's spending priorities for the coming fall budget and counter U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
The federal government is expected in October to table Carney's first budget since taking office.
Frost warning issued for Steinbach
If you are still enjoying tomatoes from your garden, you may want to cover those plants tonight.
Environment Canada is forecasting a low of zero overnight in Steinbach, with a risk of frost.
It says an area of high pressure has settled in over Southern Manitoba today. This will allow for a relatively clear sky tonight, causing temperatures to dip towards the freezing mark over parts of southeastern Manitoba. Frost-prone areas are at risk of dropping below zero overnight for a few hours. Temperatures will begin to rebound towards sunrise.