Manitoba grain farmers enjoying recent surge in prices
While nearly all Manitobans are hoping for a more positive 2021 than the year we just left behind, that dream has quickly become reality for the province’s grain farmers. Prices …
Manitoba’s level red COVID-19 restrictions reflected in latest employment numbers
The latest look at Manitoba’s job numbers since the province entered lockdown to quell the COVID-19 crisis shows considerable losses, mainly in the services-producing sector. According to new data from …
CN and CP report higher grain transport numbers thanks to hopper car additions
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Coronavirus: Manitoba government providing $5 million in relief for restaurants
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister on Tuesday announced the province, through the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, will be providing $5 million in financial relief for restaurants. The funding specifically applies to …
New industrial development announced for Manitoba’s CentrePort
Business is booming at CentrePort Canada, as the inland port has announced another project — a $65-million, 68-acre industrial park built by Whiteland Developers. Industrial space at the new four-building …
Federal coronavirus money boosts Manitoba’s coffers; projected deficit shrinks to $2B
The Manitoba Government is projecting a lower-than-expected year-end deficit, despite the rising costs associated with COVID-19. In a mid-year financial report released Thursday the province is now projecting to end …
Despite major projects for 2021, Manitoba’s construction industry still anxious
Manitoba’s construction industry is still anxious about the upcoming year despite good vaccine news and a number of ongoing and proposed projects for the new year. Ron Hambley, president of …
‘Ready to go’: Red River Ex’s Winter Wonderland hopes to open Saturday
The holiday light show at the Red River Ex is ready and waiting should the province confirm Wednesday that it’s allowed to open this weekend. Red River Ex CEO Garth …
Christmas trees become scarce across Winnipeg
If you were waiting to get a Christmas tree, you may have waited too long. Nurseries across the city are reporting they are sold out of fresh trees, or only …
‘We haven’t seen anything like this before’: pandemic boosts Canadian real estate
The Canadian real estate market is hot. And the heat is spreading far beyond big cities. Phil Soper, president and CEO of Royal Lepage, says the coronavirus pandemic is part …