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Negotiations to end a strike by grain terminal workers in Metro Vancouver have stalled, with the employers' association saying it's "disappointed" with the results of two days of talks. 

A statement from the Western Grain Elevator Association says the employer bargaining unit had increased its offer to settle "outstanding issues," but that was rejected.

Global Affairs Canada began booking blocks of seats on the few remaining commercial flights leaving Lebanon on Friday as it issued another urgent plea for any Canadians in the country to leave immediately.

"Canadians need to leave now and we are helping with that," Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said in a statement on X late Friday afternoon.

"Canada has secured seats for Canadians on the limited commercial flights available. If a seat is available, please take it."

Funeral For:  Arthur H. Toews 
Funeral Date: October 6, 2024 
Arthur H. Toews, 89, of Winnipeg passed away peacefully Thursday, September 26th with his family at his side. Left to mourn his loss, wife Lillian, and his children and grandchildren. 
A memorial service for Arthur H. Toews will be held Sunday, October 6th at 2pm at First Mennonite Church, 922 Notre Dame Street. 
Arrangements by Friends Funeral Service, Winnipeg. 

The world is looking to Saskatchewan as a key source for agri-food products.

Statistics show non-durum wheat exports have reached $1.7 billion for the current year.

Canola seed and canola oil have hit $1.3 and $1.1 billion respectively, with several other agri-food exports on track to surpass this year's $1 billion export mark.

Agriculture Minister David Marit says the global marketplace is also recognizing Saskatchewan as a provider of the most sustainable products grown anywhere.

The ongoing strike at the Port of Vancouver is estimated to be costing Canada's grain industry $35 million a day in lost exports. 

About 650 Grain Services Workers walked off the job Tuesday morning at the Port of Vancouver over contract issues with the Vancouver Terminal Elevators Association (VETA).

VETA represents six grain export terminals Viterra's Cascadia and Pacific Terminals, Richardson International Terminal, Cargill Limited Terminal, the G3 Vancouver Terminal and Alliance Grain Terminal which operate at the Port. 

The Souris-Glenwood Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a special ceremony for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, this through the provincial grant designated for this commemoration. 

Chamber member, Loretta Turner, says the school had their own Orange Shirt Day, with a BBQ and a student / staff walk today, Friday. 

A months-long hunt for Astrid Schiller and her three children has come to an end. 
    

A former parliamentarian is suspected of "having worked to influence parliamentary business" on behalf of an unnamed foreign government, Canada's spy service told a federal inquiry Friday.

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service also cited indications that an unspecified foreign government engaged in meddling to reduce the likelihood of a specific Liberal candidate of being elected federally.

Bryan Little, a cornerstone of the Winnipeg Jets 2.0 franchise, is set to retire from the NHL in a fitting full-circle moment.

The former centre will sign a one-day contract with the Jets, allowing him to officially retire as a member of the team he spent his entire career with.

In a statement released on Friday morning, Little said he was grateful for the opportunity. "It’s a great honour that I can retire as a member of the Winnipeg Jets and end my playing career with the organization where I was drafted and played my entire NHL career," he said.

Brandon Minor Injury and Illness Clinic opens Friday, September 27

Media Release - September 27, 2024

The Minor Injury and Illness Clinic in Brandon, located on the main level of 144 6th Street will open Friday, September 27, from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

The hours of operation through September 30 are as follows:

• • Saturday, September 28- 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
• • Sunday, September 29- 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
• • Monday, September 30- 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Future clinic hours for October will be posted soon.