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The Oakville Curling Club’s annual Fall Supper, a cherished community tradition, made it's return this year after a four-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, held at the new Oakville Hall, not only brought the community together but also served as a vital fundraiser for the club’s operations and a much-needed rink upgrade.

Thanks to everyone who called in to the program this season with great gardening questions for host Carla Hrycyna, have a great Winter and we'll be back in Spring 2025!

Edna Jean Olson (nee Smith)

Surrounded by family, Edna Olson passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the age of 88 years.

Monday, November 11th

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has given 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post.

The notice is for both the union's urban and rural bargaining units.

In a release early Tuesday morning, the union says workers will be in a legal strike position as of Friday if negotiated settlements have not been reached.

However, the union says its national executive board has yet to decide if a job action will happen at the deadline, saying that will depend on Canada Post's actions at the bargaining table in the coming days.

The Portage Terriers picked up their 10th win in a row on Monday night beating the Winnipeg Freeze 6-2.

The Freeze started off strong with Ben Whitford opening the scoring midway through the first period. Portage appeared to gain their footing after allowing the first goal. Scott Cousins tied the game with his second of the season and then Caleb Lepitre scored his first of the year on a delayed penalty. The Terriers outshot the Freeze 20-10 in the first period.

Manitoba's premier is striking an optimistic tone on relations with the United States now that the presidential election is over.

Incoming president Donald Trump has proposed 10 per cent across-the-board tariffs, something that has worried Canadian business leaders.

Wab Kinew says he will continue to push the benefits of trade with the US and make the case that Manitoba goods have a lot to offer.

Kinew says Manitoba has a key asset in Gary Doer, a former premier and ambassador to the US who serves as a trade adviser.

A $10,000 grant from FCC will help the Carman and Area Food Pantry increase the storage and shelf-life of the food it distributes.

The group plans to use the money to purchase two large refrigerators for its operation.

Canadians gathered Monday in cities and towns across the country to honour the sacrifice of men and women in uniform who gave their lives in service of the country's values and principles.

Here are some scenes from Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada.

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) held its annual lobby day in Ottawa on Oct. 22., 2024.

CFA President Keith Currie was pleased with the result.

"We obtained just over 40 meetings with elected Senate office staff, ministerial staff. It was, we felt, a very successful lobby day and then we copped it off at the end of the day with a reception. We had nearly 250 people attending, elected, and people from the Senate and industry stakeholders. All in all a very good day."

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay also provided remarks.