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Here's a look at some of this week's top news photos as selected by editors.

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is seen through a bus windshield as he arrives for a campaign stop in Nanaimo, B.C., Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Manitoba is the second province to sign a deal with the federal Liberals to expand school food programs across the province. 

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced the agreement during a press conference at a kindergarten-to-Grade 8 school in Winnipeg on Friday. 

The province is to receive about $17.2 million over the next three years under the National School Food Program. 

Kinew called the program one of the "most consequential public policy interventions" seen in recent Canadian history. 

September was a record month for CN when it comes to grain movement in Western Canada.

CN's Vice President of Grain David Przednowek is pleased with the numbers considering they are still working out some of the kinks from the Grain Workers Strike at the Port of Vancouver.

As temperatures fall, the Portage Golf Club is closing up for the year, and General Manager Robby Moar says the season saw a lot of action.

"I think our year at the course was pretty good. We started off with a bit of a rough spring, it was kind of chilly and windy, but it got pretty hot through the summer, and we've had a good fall. So, just going from last year to this year, having the staff that I had, it seemed to be a pretty good year over here, so I'm pretty happy with how things turned out."

Canada announced the details of a $64.8 million military aid package to Ukraine Friday as National Defence Minister Bill Blair attended a NATO defence ministers meeting in Brussels.

Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia was a key topic at the meeting, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the ministers during the meeting.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, chairing his first NATO defence ministers' meeting since taking the role earlier in October, said the alliance's members are on track to deliver almost $60 billion in security assistance to Ukraine.

The Central Plains U15 Female Capitals are inviting area residents to a special event tonight at the BDO Arena, a charity game dedicated to raising funds for CancerCare Manitoba. The game, which starts at 7:15 p.m. against the Interlake Lightning, is more than just hockey; it’s about supporting a cause that touches many lives.

Team captain Hailey Terrrick of MacGregor says they are excited to do their small part for the cause.

This weekend, we're diving into new music with special guests! Eric Ethridge joins us to talk about his latest single and album title track, "Family First." Meghan Patrick will share insights on her newly released album Golden Child, and we’ll play "Whether You Love Me or Not" the first track she released a few months back from this new project. Plus, we’re throwing it back to this week in 2020 with a #1 from Hardy and some exciting news he shared this week.

A Portage la Prairie RCMP officer issued three significant tickets after catching a driver excessively speeding.

On October 11,  just after 11:00 p.m., the officer activated their radar and clocked a vehicle travelling 184 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the bypass around Portage la Prairie. The officer conducted a traffic stop and asked the driver to undergo a Mandatory Alcohol Screening test, which he failed.

The 25-year-old Ebb and Flow First Nation man received an Immediate Roadside Driving Prohibition.

An exciting new chapter in the Prairie Fusion Arts and Entertainment Centre was celebrated on Wednesday night with the grand opening of the Rona Gift Boutique. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Sharilyn Knox, community members, artists, and local business representatives.

Executive Director Lorna Knight, expressed her excitement about the new space, highlighting its potential to better showcase local artwork.

CPKC had another strong week of grain delivery during Week 10 of the 2024-25 crop year, moving nearly 623,500 tonnes of Canadian grain and grain products October 6th through 12th.