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The move to accept Australian shipments comes as China conducts an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola

Canada’s canola growers could soon be facing stiff competition in their top seed market.

Reuters is reporting that Australia is close to finalizing an agreement that will reopen the Chinese market to canola shipments from Down Under.

The world’s second-largest canola exporter has been shut out of the largest import market since 2020 due to phytosanitary requirements aimed at preventing the spread of blackleg disease.

This year’s show saw three clear days for attendees to see equipment, livestock and the latest in technology

Ag In Motion 2025 organizers are pleased with this year’s attendance.

"We’re very pleased with attendance, response from exhibitors and the overall tone of the show this year," said Rob O’Connor, Ag In Motion show director.

The owner of Prairie Sky Crop Solutions south of Niverville says there is a narrow strip in the southeast where crops are looking absolutely beautiful.

Reg Friesen says that strip extends northeast of Niverville and then runs southwest. He notes it is maybe 15 miles wide, and crops along this path have been getting the timely rains.

The University of Manitoba recently honoured three well-deserving agricultural leaders with the 2025 Certificate of Merit, Cathey Day, Fred Greig, and Kim McConnell.

The Certificate of Merit is presented by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and the School of Agriculture in recognition of leadership with agriculture, agri-food and community organizations and for outstanding service to the public at large.

Since 1981, the University of Manitoba’s Certificate of Merit 'has honoured over 95 individuals.

Proven Seed is expanding its portfolio with the launch of three new LibertyLink canola hybrids and a cutting-edge TruFlex variety, giving farmers more disease resistance, improved harvest management, and greater flexibility in straight cutting.

The new LibertyLink lineup includes:

As the popularity of e-scooters continues to rise, so too does the number of injuries. 

That is according to Diana Craiovan, Program Lead for Hospital Data Advancement and Engagement with Canadian Institute for Health Information. The Institute recently released a report on the leading causes of injury-related hospitalizations and emergency department visits in Canada. Craiovan says the report shows a 32 per cent increase in e-scooter injuries from 2022/23 to 2023/24. 

It's been an incredible year for the Senior Carillon Sultans, and coming off a hard fought semifinal series, the group believes they have what it takes to win it all, with the finals against the West Winnipeg A's starting on Tuesday.

Building on playoff success

Big things are happening in the Village of St. Pierre-Jolys this summer, with new development, immigration initiatives, and community events shaping a busy and exciting season. Mayor Raymond Maynard recently spoke about the many changes and projects underway, including a major new housing project that has the full support of Council and the community.

For our latest Country 107 Pet of the Day Contest, powered by our friends at LR Horse and Pet, we asked:
Cottage, camper, or backyard — where’s your pet’s summer hangout?

And wow — your pets did not disappoint. From beach bums to deck dwellers, these furry (and sometimes sun-soaked) companions are soaking up every last drop of summer.

Meals on the Farm, presented by Steinbach Credit Union, is back again this summer, continuing a cherished tradition of bringing hot meals to hardworking farmers. 

Whether it’s planting, harvesting, feeding livestock, or fixing machinery at the crack of dawn, farmers are working around the clock, often through weekends, holidays, and extreme weather. 

That’s where Meals on the Farm comes in. We are bringing a meal from the Mennonite Heritage Village right to the field, barn, or machine shed, as our way of saying thank you to the farmers who work so hard.