Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report published on Wednesday.

The analysis concluded that just six provinces and territories are meeting that fee target now.

David Macdonald, an economist with the centre, said even though fees have dropped significantly everywhere, the federal government is unlikely to meet its self-imposed deadline.

Armed Forces members part of alleged terror plot to take over land in Quebec: RCMP

Two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces are among four people arrested and charged on Tuesday for allegedly participating in an anti-government plot to forcibly take possession of land in the Quebec City area.

Three of the suspects, motivated by "violent extremism," planned to start a militia and "took concrete actions" to facilitate terrorist activity, the RCMP said. Two 24-year-olds and a 25-year-old allegedly took part in military-style training that included shooting, ambush, survival and navigation exercises, using a variety of firearms and high-capacity magazines. 

Revving up for Jesus: Christian motorcyclists rally in Manitoba

The Manitoba chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association is gearing up for a rally designed to share the love of Jesus with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts. 

"The Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) started in the U.S. and basically taking our love for Jesus and our love for motorcycles and meshing them together," says Gregg Klassen, the Chapter President of Victory Riders, a part of the Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA). 

The group are guaranteed to meet once a month on the first Saturday to connect.

Verse of the day: July 9

Ephesians 3:20-21

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."

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God Is There, Every Hour

Isaiah 41:10

Back in World War II a scribble of comic graffiti began appearing on walls everywhere, proclaiming, "Kilroy was here!

"This declaration was found on walls in Germany. It was found on buildings in Tokyo. It was found on big boulders in America. Kilroy was everywhere, it seemed.

God is not like Kilroy. He does not write His name on the walls and rocks of life, but He is there—every day, every hour, every tick of the clock!

Two dead in mid-air collision were students at Steinbach flight school

Two people are dead after two single-engine planes crashed in mid-air south of Steinbach, Man.

Adam Penner, president of Harv's Air pilot training school, says the two were students and were practising takeoffs and landings in small Cessna planes this morning.

He says the two appear to have tried to land at the same time and collided a few hundred metres away from the small runway.

He says the planes are equipped with radios, but it appears the two pilots didn't see each other.

2 pilots killed in mid-air collision near Steinbach

Two pilots are dead following a mid-air collision between two small aircraft on Tuesday morning in southeastern Manitoba.

The plane crash happened just before 9 a.m. in the Rural Municipality of Hanover, south of Steinbach. Steinbach RCMP were notified at 8:45 a.m. and responded along with local fire services and EMS.

Emergency crews located the wreckage of two single-engine planes. Both pilots, who were the only people aboard their respective aircraft, were pronounced dead at the scene, according to a press release from the RCMP.

From Nigeria to Winnipeg and beyond: Pastor Alex’s faith-fueled mission

While Pastor Alex Adegboye from Word Alive Ministries International leads several churches around the world, going into ministry was not the original goal. 

"I tell people I stumbled into ministry," he said. "I studied to be an architect from the University of Lagos and then I decided that I wanted to serve God with all my heart and might."

Winnipeg Sea Bears release Tevian Jones

The Winnipeg Sea Bears announced Monday that Tevian Jones has been released from the club to pursue other professional opportunities. 

“The CEBL is a stepping-stone league, and we often see players come and go. We appreciate Tevian’s time with us in Winnipeg and wish him success in the next steps of his career,” said head coach and general manager Mike Taylor in a news release.

Jones played in 14 games for Winnipeg this season and the organization thanks him for his time and all the best in the future. 

Goldeyes' Warkentin named batter of the week

Winnipeg Goldeyes first baseman Matthew Warkentin has been named Carbliss American Association Batter of the Week for the period ending July 6, the league announced Monday afternoon.
 
Warkentin hit .500 over six games, with five doubles, two home runs, and eight runs batted in. He has recently improved his batting average to .293 and leads the club with ten home runs. The 28-year-old is tied for the team lead with 12 doubles and is second in RBIs with 34.