Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada concerned by Conservative call to end the Temporary Foreign Workers Program
The Conservative Party is calling for an end to the Temporary Foreign Workers program; in its place, they are calling for a single program for the agriculture sector.
Leader Pierre Poilievre quoting the latest employment stats from July, points out we now have 14.6 per cent unemployment rate and 1.6 million Canadians unemployed.
He says the principle behind ending the program is very simple. "Canadian jobs for Canadian Workers"
Strong harvest season keeps Jefferies Brothers busy
Jefferies Brothers Vegetable Farm has been operating for more than 50 years, and today the farm is thriving under second-generation leadership. Owner Roland Jefferies says the past few months have brought plenty of challenges, but also plenty to celebrate.
Former MDC site eyed as permanent evacuation centre
With summer’s wildfires finally behind us, attention in Portage la Prairie has turned from immediate crisis response to long-term preparedness, and again, the future of the former Manitoba Developmental Centre (MDC) is front and centre.
After temporarily reopening in August to shelter wildfire evacuees from across the province, the shuttered institution, now known by its address, Site 840, is being considered by the Manitoba government as a permanent evacuation centre for those fleeing climate-related disasters such as fires or floods.
Much anticipated Ashern wellness centre set to hold grand opening this month
The Lakeshore Regional Wellness Commission is preparing to open its new wellness centre in Ashern on September 27. The event will be paired with a wellness expo taking place at the Ashern Centennial Hall, just steps away from the new facility.
Tim Cameron, event coordinator and past president of the commission, says the opening marks the end of a long effort to repurpose the former curling rink, which shut down in 2016 due to costly repairs and declining membership.
Two dead, including suspect, in mass stabbing on Manitoba First Nation
RCMP say two people, including a suspect, are dead after a mass stabbing at Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba.
They say at least six people are in hospital after the attack this morning in the community 200 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg.
Health officials say two victims were airlifted to Winnipeg, while others were taken by ground ambulance.
RCMP describe the attack as a "senseless act of violence."
Kenneth Donald Perry
Kenneth Donald Perry
February 22nd, 1938 – August 30th, 2025
MPI reminds motorists to watch for students
Thousands of Manitoban children are heading back to school this week, including here in Portage la Prairie.
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.
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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.