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U.S. president Trump has attacked the sustainability movement, but a major pulse player urges investors to stick with the industry

A Canadian food industry executive is telling pulse companies to stick with their sustainability messaging despite attempts by powerful people to undermine the movement.

Murad Al-Katib, president of AGT Food and Ingredients, said U.S. president Donald Trump has been very vocal about his disdain for the green movement.

Lenoard William "Bill" Fuller, 90, of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, passed peacefully into the loving arms of His Lord and Saviour on May 28, 2025 in Gladstone, Manitoba.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Johanna Schuiteman; wife of 8 years Hilary (Houden); parents William and Anne, and sisters: Helen and Betty.

At about 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Brandon Police Service officers were called to Neelin High School following an emergency involving two male youths. Officers arrived within minutes and by 1:22 p.m., a 16-year-old male suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

The 15-year-old victim sustained injuries to his chest, arms, and thighs. He was given immediate medical attention and transferred to Brandon Regional Hospital. His condition is now stable. His parents were quickly notified, and care supports are being provided to him and his family.

Max Murphy clubbed his 93rd and 94th home runs in a Winnipeg Goldeyes uniform Wednesday evening, surpassing franchise legend Reggie Abercrombie to become the team’s all-time home run leader.
 
Winnipeg (13-16) secured the series win with an 11-2 victory over the Chicago Dogs (14-16) at Impact Field.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11TH

Santa Clara Baseball League
Portage 16 Plumas 3
Carberry 13 Austin 12
Neepawa 3 Minnedosa 3

Manitoba Junior Baseball League
Interlake 12 Pembina Valley 6

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Winnipeg Sea Bears 92 Montreal Alliance 89

Protests during the upcoming G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis, Alta., may be starkly different than demonstrations happening this week against immigration crackdowns in the United States.

A University of Toronto research group that has been monitoring the meetings of world leaders since 1998 says its analysis shows Canadian protests are more peaceful and smaller.

But similar to the recent demonstrations in Los Angeles, they're likely to be against the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Young people in Portage la Prairie who are at risk of homelessness or need mental health and addictions support will soon have a new place to turn, thanks to a $400,000 investment from the Manitoba government.

The province is expanding its Huddle initiative to Portage la Prairie, offering integrated care and services for youth aged 12 to 29.

The Portage la Prairie Regional Library is gearing up for a summer packed with reading, activities, and imagination.

This year’s TD Summer Reading Club kicks off on June 19 with the theme “Around the World,” and there’s something planned for children of all ages.

Community Program Coordinator Leah O’Leary says the team is excited to welcome local families for another season of adventure.

“Get ready for an exciting summer of reading with this year's TD Summer Reading Club,” she notes.

Portage la Prairie Councillor Joe Masi says this year's Association of Manitoba Municipalities meeting had a resolution on improving approval timelines from the provincial Municipal Board.

"This year's resolution was very specific around borrowing bylaw timelines," says Masi. "Last year we asked for a general review, but now we're pushing for concrete changes to speed up approvals."

The Canadian Institute for Health Information says more surgeries are being performed than before the pandemic — but wait times have still grown longer. 

The report released Thursday looked at wait times for hip and knee replacements, cataract procedures, cancer surgeries, MRIs and CT scans in 2019 and in 2024.