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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is set to meet today with federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald, along with industry groups, to discuss the steep Chinese tariff on Canadian canola seed. 

Kody Blois, the parliamentary secretary for Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison are also to attend the meeting in Saskatoon.

A press conference is scheduled following the discussion. 

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to have her first official meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington today amid ongoing tensions in the bilateral relationship.

Anand and Rubio have previously spoken by phone, including in June ahead of the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis.

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc cycled through Washington in July looking for a tariff offramp but instead U.S. President Donald Trump boosted duties on Canada to 35 per cent.

Motorists will be able to drive over the Louise Bridge several weeks earlier than anticipated starting Friday morning. 

The bridge was originally closed in May 2025 for annual inspection and maintenance. 

A volatile evening of weather is expected in southwestern Manitoba.

Environment Canada has issued several alerts across the area, including tornado watches and thunderstorm watches and warnings. 

Find the latest watches and warnings on our weather page.

As of 4:30 p.m. a tornado watch is in effect for areas of southwestern Manitoba from the U.S. border to Minnedosa, and from the Saskatchewan border to just west of Brandon.

A dual exhibition at the 210 Gallery in the Exchange District is bringing two artists together to explore resilience and connection to nature through their respective mediums.  

Royal Winnipeg Ballet brings Hansel & Gretel to the Centennial Concert Hall this October

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) is set to whisk audiences away on a candy-coloured adventure this fall with the Winnipeg premiere of Hansel & Gretel. Running October 9–12 at the Centennial Concert Hall, the production promises a mix of whimsy, humour, and world-class dance in a fresh reimagining of the Brothers Grimm classic.

With summer winding down, Manitobans are making the most of the season’s final weeks – and whether it’s a weekend getaway or a longer adventure, packing smart remains top of mind. At U.N. Luggage, located in the heart of Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District, one travel essential continues to stand out: the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6.

"It’s one of those bags that sells like hotcakes," says Jon Thiessen, owner of U.N. Luggage. "Frankly, it's usually out of stock. We’re showing it to you now because we finally have some inventory."

For 40 years, Harvest Manitoba has been committed to ensuring no Manitoban goes hungry, and now the non-profit is gearing up for a big celebration by doing what they do best.

"That is feeding people and doing it a little bit differently with a barbecue street party at our warehouse," Vince Barletta, the President and CEO of Harvest Manitoba said. "We've got entertainment lined up, the screening of a new short documentary, lots of activities, and tours of the warehouse."

Photo Central is celebrating the life of a father and business visionary this month.  

Dick Toews, who founded the business in 1991, passed away earlier this month at the age of 85. According to his son, Andrew Toews, the present owner of Photo Central, a love of photography was instilled in him from an early age, growing up on the family farm outside the small community of Kane where his family also ran the general store. 

Jay Friedman to Retire After More Than Six Decades with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Jay Friedman, the legendary principal trombone of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO), has announced his retirement after an extraordinary 63-year tenure. His final performance with the orchestra will take place in September 2025, marking the end of one of the longest and most influential orchestral careers in modern history.