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A new report argues the rise of gig work, artificial intelligence and rapid population growth are souring job prospects for Canada's youngest workers.

The Desjardins Economics report, released Thursday, comes as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre cites decades-high youth unemployment levels to attack an immigration program for temporary foreign workers.

Statistics Canada's latest labour force survey shows the unemployment rate for young people aged 15 to 24 hit 14.6 per cent in July — a nearly 15-year high outside of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drought-stricken parts of Canada could be in for some underwhelming fall foliage if stressed trees lose out on the energy needed to generate some of the season's most brilliant colours, experts say. 

Biology professor Susan Dudley at McMaster University says trees in dried out parts of the country could see their leaves die off rather than turn red. 

"I can't look at it and make a prediction for a good fall foliage season at all," she said. 

Cowboys Racing Ltd is a new initiative in Southeastern Manitoba that aims to raise mental health awareness while sharing a love for ATVing. 

A journey of recovery  

Three years ago, Ryan Ward was struck by a drunk driver, leaving him with a brain injury that affected his speech, walking, and daily life. Unable to work, his wife became his full-time caregiver for nearly three years. 

Proverbs 29:23

John 14:23

 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.

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Providence University College and Theological Seminary has sold its downtown Winnipeg property following major changes to Canada’s international student program, but the school says its centennial celebration this weekend is also a moment to look ahead with hope.

In 2023, Providence purchased 447 Webb Place in downtown Winnipeg with plans to expand business and seminary programs for international students, including a residential component.

Winnipeg native and Made in Manitoba artist, Fresh IE has released a new single, "Goodness and Mercy", and says to keep trusting in God, even when life is hard.

Sometimes we go through failure and hardships, especially today with financial and relationships. Sometimes we feel far away from God, even though we know He's the center of our life," Fresh IE said. "Sometimes we can get to that place, we just need to remember that the Bible says nothing can separate us from God's love. Nothing can plug us out of His hands."

After human remains were found on September 3, the victim has been identified. 

On September 2, around 1:30 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the area, east of University Crescent and Markham Road and with the assistance of WFPS, recovered the body of an adult female.

The Missing Persons Unit took over the investigation and has notified her family.

Her death is not considered criminal in nature.

A 19-year-old male from Winnipeg has died after a motorcycle collision in St Clements on Friday morning. 

At 7:16 a.m., on September 5, Selkirk RCMP responded to a report of a motorcycle collision on Henderson Highway, just north of Clarke Road, in the Rural Municipality of St Clements.

Officers have learned that the motorcycle was travelling north on Henderson Highway before losing control and ending up in the west ditch. 

The driver was pronounced dead on the scene. 

Selkirk RCMP and the Forensic Collision Reconstructionist continue to investigate.

Motorists may experience traffic delays on the Perimeter Highway on September 6 as hundreds of truckers get ready to join together to raise money for a worthy cause. 

The Truck Ride for Special Olympics will start at 10 a.m. at the TC Energy Centre in Iles des Chênes, then travel north on PTH 59 and turn onto the Perimeter Highway, completing one lap counterclockwise around the Perimeter in support for Special Olympics Manitoba athletes.