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The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate decision this morning.

Economists and financial markets widely expect the central bank will keep its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent.

A surprisingly strong June jobs report and signs of stubbornness in core inflation convinced many economists the bank would remain on hold.

The Bank of Canada left its key rate unchanged at its two most recent decisions as it waits for more clarity on how Canada's tariff dispute with the United States will affect inflation and the economy.

British Columbians are being urged to stay away from coastal areas that remain under a tsunami advisory, after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded triggered warnings and alerts around the Pacific.

The District of Tofino says beaches are closed, while the province's emergency information agency says people in areas covered by the advisory should stay away from shorelines, with strong waves and currents possible.

After more than 40 weeks of "Chase the Ace," the Niverville Nighthawks have crowned the winner of nearly $50,000.

The fundraiser for the local hockey team has been held Monday nights at Smitty’s in Niverville, inviting participants to test their luck drawing the right card for a chance at a weekly cash prize—or the jackpot.

That jackpot was finally claimed on July 28, when Joe Strebley of Winnipeg took home $46,483 plus $3,330 in weekly winnings.

Ray Dowse, vice president of the Nighthawks, says Smitty's was packed out for the event.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service (MWS) says high winds and dry conditions are creating a very high fire danger across much of our province today. 

A mandatory evacuation order is in effect for the community of Cormorant effective at 1 pm, Tuesday. This evacuation will affect approximately 300 residents.

For the safety of both evacuees and frontline and firefighting personnel, the province is reminding Manitobans not to enter areas under a mandatory evacuation until local authorities identify the situation is safe and evacuees are able to return.

The MLA for La Verendrye says residents of Piney are outraged by the closure of their community well. 

Konrad Narth says a year ago the community well in Woodridge was closed and now the same thing has happened in Piney. And, he says the move came without public consultation.

The U13 AA Carillon Sultans Grey team had an exciting and entertaining weekend to say the least, and coach Colin Tétrault provided the update from the weekend.

"Being ranked 4th in their pool, they took on 3rd ranked MacDonald Yankees in the 1st game," explained Tétrault . "After overcoming an early deficit, the Sultans took a 3 run lead in the last inning but ended up losing in extra innings after a few controversial calls. It was a very disappointing loss which significantly reduced their chances at finishing in the top 2 teams in their pool to make it into the semis."

The victim of a plane crash Saturday near Oakbank is being remembered by the aviation community as someone who loved flying and a dear friend who will be missed.

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Winnipeg Chapter 63 has confirmed on social media that Peter Toth died Saturday after crashing his plane in the Rural Municipality of Springfield, south of Oakbank. 

Funeral For:  Henry Reimer 
Funeral Date: July 31, 2025 
Henry Reimer, 95, of Crystal City passed away Saturday, July 26th at Crystal City. He is survived by his wife Tina, 4 daughters, and their families. 
Public interment followed by a memorial service for Henry Reimer will be held Thursday, Juyly 31st at 1pm at Crystal City, Cemetery. The memorial service will be held at Prairie Mennonite Fellowship, Crystal City at 2pm.  
Donations may be made to Prairie View Lodge Foundation Alternative Care Unit. 

Funeral For:  Guage Badiuk
Funeral Date: August 2, 2025 
Guage Badiuk, 20, of Gardenton passed away Tuesday, July 22nd near Brandon. He is survived by his father Wayne, mother Christine and stepfather Mike, and 2 sisters. 
The celebration of life for Guage Badiuk will be held Saturday, August 2nd at 11am at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Ukrainian Orthodox South Church, St. Demetrius Cemetery, Gardenton. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service.

Today marks the start of AgSmart 2025, the educational agriculture expo is now being held at Olds College.

The event falls under the direction of the Agri Trade Equipment Expo Group. Show Manager Tracy Gardner says this year's event is going to look a little different.