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The chances of a half-percentage point interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada became more likely Tuesday after Statistics Canada reported annual inflation fell to 1.6 per cent in September.

Economist Tu Nguyen of accounting and consultancy firm RSM Canada said she had expected the inflation rate to remain close to the central bank's two per cent target, where it was in August, for a few more months.

"This is one of the instances where I'm happy to be wrong," she said.

The Portage Collegiate Institute (PCI) Saints hockey team is gearing up for an exciting season, kicking off today as they travel to Winnipeg to face the Beliveau Barracudas with high hopes and a strong veteran presence. Head Coach, Joanne Clark-Gillespie, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming season after a productive preseason. 

"We've been on the ice for a month and participated in our division alignment tournament, where we declared our intention to play in Division Three this year."

George Laurant VanCauwenberghe
Aug. 20, 1936 – Oct.11, 2024

In the early morning hours with family by his side at Douglas Campbell Lodge, we watched you slip away from us, and we realized in that very moment life again was going to be much different for us.

Larry James BLAYLOCK
Oct.14, 1941 - Oct. 11, 2024

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Larry James Blaylock announce his passing just shy of his 83rd birthday. After suffering from a very bad fall on October 7th, Larry was admitted to the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg where he passed away peacefully four days later with his family by his side.

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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says last week's tentative deal reached with thousands healthcare support staff is good news for patients.
    
Set to strike last Tuesday, CUPE and MGEU bargaining teams agreed to the deal at 4:25 a.m.

A quick shout scared off a suspect from a home in Portage that RCMP are asking for information about.

On October 3, at around 11:30 p.m., Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report that an unknown male was attempting to gain entry to a garage in the 100 block of 19th Street NW. 

The homeowner yelled at the suspect who then left the area. Police attended and were unable to locate the suspect. 

The suspect was wearing a black hoodie, black pants and carrying a backpack. 

Canada's decision to expel New Delhi's top envoy and five other diplomats is front-page news in India, as an analyst wonders how other countries will respond.

On Monday, the RCMP warned the public about a rash of crimes including murder, extortion and coercion that the force links to Indian government agents.

The RCMP and other Canadian officials presented evidence to India earlier this past weekend, but they say New Delhi refused to co-operate in police investigations.

Canadians are set to receive carbon pricing rebates Tuesday, as the Liberals defend one of their most embattled policies.

The government says this is the first time all banks will label the payment as the Canada Carbon Rebate, after years of inconsistent and vague phrasing on bank statements.

The quarterly rebate will go to Canadians who filed their income tax while living in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and all four Atlantic provinces.

The payments vary by household size and province, while those in rural areas get a top-up.

Ottawa's decision Monday to expel India's top envoy and five other diplomats is just the latest development in tensions that have simmered for months between the two countries.

Here's a look at what's driving the chill between Canada and India.

Why is India mad at Canada?

India is a staunch opponent to the Khalistan separatist movement, in which some Sikhs advocate for an independent state called Khalistan to be carved out of Indian territory.