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Ottawa's new trade minister says he's looking to sign deals in South America, Southeast Asia, Africa and beyond — and to convince businesses to actually use the trade agreements Canada has already signed.

"My primary role as Canada's top salesman is to be out there hustling, opening doors for businesses and accessing new markets," Maninder Sidhu told The Canadian Press.

"My phone has been ringing with opportunities because people want to deal with reliable, stable trading partners."

🎶 This Saturday at 9 AM: A Musical Journey Through Iceland

As Gimli lights up for the 136th Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, we’re proud to present a broadcast hour devoted entirely to music by Icelandic composers and pieces inspired by the stunning landscapes and stories of Iceland. Tune in at 9:00 AM local time this Saturday—right in the heart of festival long‑weekend!

Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject the Crown corporation's latest contract offer.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Friday that 68.5 per cent of urban mail carriers who voted were against the deal, while their rural and suburban colleagues were 69.4 per cent against.

The offer included wage hikes of about 13 per cent over four years but also added part-time workers that Canada Post has said are necessary to keep the postal service afloat.

The union had urged the roughly 55,000 postal service workers it represents to reject the proposal.

Motorists travelling on the North Perimeter may need to find a different route after a collision on Friday afternoon. 

The collision happened westbound North Perimeter at Henderson Highway.

WB on North Perimeter @ Henderson Hwy. - On Bridge - Collision

Three men face several drug and firearm-related charges.

Just before 3 p.m. on July 30, North District General Patrol officers responded to a gun call at a residence in the 400 block of Mountain Avenue that a man in the residence was in possession of a gun. 

Three men were arrested without injury with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team. Officers located a 9mm handgun in plain view while making the arrests.

The Guns and Gangs Unit assumed the investigation.

Here are some fun events and activities happening across Manitoba to ensure you make the most of your August long weekend.

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Winnipeg police are looking for video following a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a car on Wednesday.

The crash happened just after 5 p.m. at the intersection of Powers Street and Redwood Avenue. 

Winnipeg police say a 66-year-old man was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound on Powers Street when it collided with a Honda Civic.

The driver of the motorcycle suffered serious injury to the lower part of his body. He was taken to hospital in stable condition.

The driver of the Honda was not injured and remained at the scene.

Manitobans looking to go to the walk-in knowledge Testing Centre at Gateway Service Centre will not be able to on Monday August 4.

The centre will be closed to the public to accommodate a full day of Driver Z student knowledge testing.

Those looking to book appointments for knowledge testing can do so online at any other Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) Service Centres.

Walk-in knowledge testing at the Gateway Service Centre will resume on August 5, 2025, at 9 a.m.

It’s August 1st—which means we’ve officially hit the halfway mark of summer and are headed straight into the August long weekend. Whether you’re heading to the lake, lounging on a patio, or savouring a coffee on Corydon, it’s the perfect time to slow down and soak it all in. 

And what better way to unplug from the chaos of social media, streaming overload, and the never-ending news cycle than by diving into a great book? 

Canadian Violinist Gabrielle Després Named Finalist in Prestigious International Bach Competition
Four young musicians vie for top prize in 2025 Barbash J.S. Bach String Competition