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Sunday afternoon’s American Association game at Blue Cross Park between the Winnipeg Goldeyes and Chicago Dogs was cancelled due to rain and unplayable field conditions.
 
As this was the final scheduled game between the two clubs this season, it will not be made up.
 
Tickets to Sunday’s game may be exchanged at the Blue Cross Park Ticket Office for those of equal value to any remaining 2025 Goldeyes home game.
 

With less than a year to go until the 2026 World Cup, political tensions and U.S. policy threaten to pose problems as Canada, the United States and Mexico prepare to co-host the tournament.

Next year’s FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever, with the three countries hosting a record 48 teams. Between June 11 and July 19, they will play 104 matches, most of them in the U.S.

Avery Shenfeld doesn't think the Bank of Canada will cut its benchmark interest rate at its decision on Wednesday, but if it does, he said it will be a "pleasant surprise."

"There's always a chance that they'll surprise with the rate cut," the chief economist of CIBC said.

Most economists are also expecting the Bank of Canada will hold its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent for a third consecutive decision later this week.

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a request to hear an appeal from Achter Land and Cattle regarding an earlier court decision that found a thumbs-up emoji served as an agreement to a grain contract. South West Terminal launched a claim for damages after Achter Land and Cattle failed to deliver on the contract.

There’s good news for pet owners in Portage la Prairie. 

Eight months after the closure of the Portage Veterinary Hospital left a gap in local animal care, two Manitoba veterinarians are stepping in to fill that need. Dr. Marie North and Dr. Rebecca Zettler have announced plans to open a new pet clinic, Prairie Vet, on Saskatchewan Ave. 

A new Rogers cell tower has been installed at Delta Beach, marking a major improvement for residents and visitors who’ve long struggled with unreliable coverage across the southern tip of Lake Manitoba. 

Delays and construction timeline 

Rick Henderson, a longtime resident, says the tower is a welcome change after years of weak signal and stalled progress. 

Portage MLA Jeff Bereza is calling the recent Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) conference in Winnipeg one of the best agriculture events he's attended.

The gathering, held July 15–16 at the Delta Hotel, brings together industry leaders, elected officials, and farm organizations from across Canada. It includes a CFA Board of Directors meeting, a half-day policy summit, and an afternoon roundtable discussion.

Although tensions around U.S. auto tariffs have made headlines, a Portage la Prairie dealership says it hasn’t felt any impact at the local level, at least not yet.

Travis McKim, General Manager at Craig Dunn Motor City, says their dealership remains largely unaffected so far thanks to how their vehicle suppliers are handling the situation.

“We haven’t really seen any price increases tariff related on any of our inventory or any of our incoming stuff yet,” notes McKim. “Our manufacturers have been eating the tariffs essentially.”

The Delta Beach Association (DBA) held its 2024/2025 Annual General Meeting on July 7 at the Oakland Recreation Centre, where 45 members gathered in person to meet quorum and review a year of progress, community initiatives and legal restructuring.