Canadian travel to the U.S. is down sharply — nearly 37% fewer vehicle trips this July compared to last year, and a 17% drop overall since January. For border businesses, that shift is striking. At Bluff Point Golf Resort in Plattsburgh, NY,[...]
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Air Canada and flight attendant union reach deal to end strike
After four days of cancelled flights and mounting frustration, Air Canada has struck a tentative deal with its flight attendants’ union, paving the way to end a strike that grounded much of its fleet. The airline says it will resume more than[...]
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City breaks ground on Regina’s new multimillion-dollar aquatic facility
After years of debate, design tweaks, and ballooning costs, Regina has finally broken ground on its new indoor aquatic centre. Touted as one of the city’s largest recreation projects, the $313.6-million facility will feature Olympic-sized pools, a waterpark, fitness spaces, and more.[...]
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Air Canada cancels plan to resume flights Sunday as union defies back-to-work order
Air Canada’s contract fight with its flight attendants has escalated into open defiance. Despite a government back-to-work order, the union representing 10,000 attendants says it won’t return, prolonging a strike that has already stranded more than 100,000 travelers a day during peak[...]
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Got a bold idea for Downtown Brandon? Artists & Creators, BIZ wants to hear from you!
Downtown Brandon is opening its streets to creativity. A new public art grant, funded by the city and run by Brandon Downtown BIZ, invites artists, businesses, and community groups to pitch ideas that will bring color and character to the heart of[...]
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Air Canada starts canceling flights after attendants give strike notice
Air Canada is bracing for a major disruption as a standoff with its flight attendants moves toward a strike — and a lockout. Both sides issued 72-hour notices within minutes of each other, setting the stage for most Air Canada and Air[...]
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RCMP creates drone corridor along part of U.S. border in bid to boost security
The RCMP is testing a new layer of border security — a drone patrol corridor stretching across parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Flying up to 500 feet and within a kilometer of the Canada-U.S. border, the drones will monitor for smuggling,[...]
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RCMP union pushes for change to help force attract talent from U.S., other countries
The union for front-line RCMP members says Canada’s national police force needs to widen its recruitment net — even to experienced officers from the FBI, UK, or Australia. Right now, applicants must be Canadian citizens or long-term residents, but the National Police[...]
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Saskatchewan supports study for new Ontario-Alberta pipeline
Saskatchewan is throwing its weight behind a proposed Alberta-Ontario pipeline, framing it as vital for getting Prairie resources to global markets. The plan, still in the feasibility stage, aims to link provinces through new pipelines, rail lines, and possibly a port on[...]
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Pickleball popularity continues to rise, bright future ahead
What started as a backyard game for kids is now one of Manitoba’s fastest-growing sports—and it’s picking up speed. Pickleball is drawing players of all ages, with schools joining in, seniors holding strong, and communities across the province building courts and clubs.[...]
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Handshake Across the Border: A day of peace, flowers, and friendship at the Peace Garden August 9th
Some events don’t just entertain—they affirm who we are and what we share. On August 9, the Summer Floral Celebration at the International Peace Garden invites people from both sides of the U.S.–Canada border to gather for a day filled with color,[...]
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Two wildfire evacuations set to end, another begins in ongoing dry Prairie summer
After weeks—and in some cases, months—of smoke, evacuations, and uncertainty, some Prairie communities are finally seeing a glimmer of relief. Residents of Tataskweyak Cree Nation and Beauval are beginning their return home, grateful but cautious. Others, like those in Cormorant, are just[...]
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City of Brandon offers tree planting program for homeowners
A new tree in your yard might just come with a $300 thank-you from the City of Brandon. Through its Tree Planting Reimbursement Program, the city is encouraging residents to green their neighborhoods by offering reimbursement for approved trees planted on private[...]
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Brandon’s Riverbank Discovery Centre: shaping the future of Westman Tourism
A curious black bear has taken up residence—bronze, lifelike, and perfectly at home—at the Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre’s growing sculpture garden. This newest addition is part of a broader effort to make the Riverbank a destination worth lingering in, not just passing[...]
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Canadian Prime Minister Carney to meet with Incident Response Group to discuss the wildfire situation
Canada’s wildfire season is once again forcing thousands from their homes, and today Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling together key leaders to confront the crisis. Communities in Manitoba and Saskatchewan are under evacuation orders for the second time this summer, while[...]
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Trump threatens a 35% tariff on Canada — and a blanket import tax on everyone else
Trade tensions are heating up again — this time with Canada squarely in the spotlight. President Donald Trump has threatened a steep 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting August 1 unless Ottawa agrees to his trade demands, with hints that broader tariffs[...]