Manitoba’s measles outbreak has reached 20 confirmed cases—and what worries health officials most is that some can’t be traced to known infections. That’s a red flag for community spread, especially in the Southern health region where vaccination rates remain low. With similar[...]
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Entrepreneurs working to find funds to restore historic theatres across the Canadian Prairies
Old theatres have a way of holding on to people’s hearts long after their marquees go dark. In Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Estevan, dreamers and doers are trying to bring these cultural landmarks back to life—not for profit, but for pride, memory, and[...]
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New tax targeting empty homes in Canmore stirs divisions in Alberta mountain town
Canmore, Alberta is drawing a line in the snow. Starting in 2026, homeowners who leave their properties empty more than half the year will face a steep new “livability tax” — over $6,000 annually for part-timers. Town leaders say it’s a response[...]
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Regina city council stands firm on plan to fluoridate city’s water
Regina city council reaffirmed its decision to add fluoride to the city’s water, rejecting a motion to walk it back just months before implementation. After hours of debate and over 900 pages of public input, the 7-3 vote signals a commitment to[...]
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Manitoba increases funding to help protect Lakes and Rivers from Invasive Species
Manitoba is doubling down on protecting its lakes and rivers with a new $540,000 investment aimed at stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species. Announced during Invasive Species Awareness Week, the funding includes a dedicated prevention fund for local governments and water-user[...]
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Poilievre Unseated: What a Parliamentary Loss Means for Canada’s Conservative Leader
In an upset that’s shaken Canadian politics, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his seat in Parliament—a rarity for a major party leader. In Canada’s parliamentary system, the leader of the Official Opposition is expected to hold a seat in the House[...]
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Canadian Press decision desk projects Liberal government
After one of the shortest and sharpest election campaigns in Canadian history, voters have made their call: the Liberals are projected to return to power. The numbers are still settling, but early results suggest a notable swing, with familiar names falling and[...]
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Tourism challenges amidst tariff tensions: A look at the International Peace Garden
As tensions at the border rise, the International Peace Garden finds itself in a delicate spot—caught between customs checkpoints and misconceptions. Fewer Manitobans are crossing south, and that’s starting to ripple through North Dakota’s tourism economy. But here’s the thing: you don’t[...]
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Ontario reports 95 new measles cases, sending total above 1,000 since outbreak began
Ontario’s measles outbreak has now crossed a sobering milestone: over 1,000 confirmed cases since October. Public Health Ontario reported 95 new infections this week alone, with the majority concentrated in the province’s southwest. Health officials point to ongoing transmission among those who[...]
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Manitoba announces Holocaust curriculum strengthened through partnership
In a time when divisions seem sharper than ever, Manitoba is choosing a different path — one rooted in remembrance and education. Starting in 2025, the province will make Holocaust education mandatory for students in grades 6, 9, and 11, strengthening its[...]
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In Thunder Bay, Canadians shift from economic anger to action over U.S. tariffs
Uncertainty hesitates, lost trust recalibrates. What once felt like a seamless border between the U.S. and Canada now feels strained, and the tension isn’t just political—it’s personal and economic. Canadians are rethinking American partnerships, rerouting their supply chains, and skipping once-routine cross-border[...]
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Manitoba freezes some electricity exports to U.S., plans to turn northward
Manitoba is pulling some of its power back home — and with it, a vision for growth. Premier Wab Kinew says the province will keep 500 megawatts of hydroelectric power that had been flowing south to Minnesota, using it instead to fuel[...]
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Manitoba traffic down at Emerson-Pembina border, US tourism officials nervous
Fewer Canadian license plates in Fargo parking lots aren’t just a coincidence — they’re a sign of shifting travel habits at the border. Early data shows a sharp drop in Manitobans crossing into North Dakota this year, leaving tourism leaders bracing for[...]
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Saskatchewan looking to U.S. to cure doctor woes with recruitment program
Saskatchewan is making its pitch — not to its own residents, but to doctors south of the border. Facing physician shortages, the province is launching a new campaign aimed at attracting American doctors looking for stability in an uncertain political climate. The[...]
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Ruptured Keystone pipeline segment isolated, spill cleanup ongoing
A pipeline rupture in rural North Dakota has spilled more than 3,500 barrels of crude oil — but officials say the leak is contained and cleanup is underway. The spill happened southwest of Fargo along the Keystone pipeline, which carries Canadian oil[...]
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Rise in number of U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada
A quiet shift is underway in North American health care. Since the 2024 U.S. election, Canadian provinces have seen a surge in interest from American doctors and nurses looking north. The reasons vary—frustration with private insurers, political interference in care, and shrinking[...]