Source: Abigail Turner, Global News, December 4, 2018 The Manitoba government has launched a new online course in hopes of preparing youth to enter the job market. The Young Workers Readiness certificate course aims to help youth understand pay statements, workplace safety and employees’ rights. The course replaces the previous requirement of having employers apply… Continue reading Manitoba launches new mandatory worker readiness course for youth employees
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Black bears snoozing on top of Manitoba hydro pole make it down safely
Source: CTV News, October 31, 2018 A pair of black bear cubs that puzzled hydro workers in Manitoba when they fell asleep high up on a transmission pole have made it down safely. Manitoba Hydro crew members spotted the pair resting on the pole in Sundown, Man., around 135 kilometres southwest of Winnipeg, on Wednesday… Continue reading Black bears snoozing on top of Manitoba hydro pole make it down safely
Manitoba backs out of planned carbon tax, says Ottawa not respecting provinces
Source: The Canadian Press, October 3, 2018 WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister did an about-face on carbon taxes Wednesday, abandoning plans to start charging a levy in December and joining other conservative leaders in flat-out opposition to federal plans. Pallister announced a year ago he would enact a $25-a-tonne carbon tax and keep it… Continue reading Manitoba backs out of planned carbon tax, says Ottawa not respecting provinces
Wet weather supportive for Manitoba cattle market
Source: Ashley Robinson, Commodity News Service Canada, October 1, 2018 Wet weather is holding producers back from rushing to sell their cattle in Western Canada, according to an analyst. “Volumes are a decent size but they’re not burdensome by any means. (They’re) maybe slowed down a little bit by the weather and guys maybe re-accessing if things… Continue reading Wet weather supportive for Manitoba cattle market
Manitoba harvest stalled
Source: Commodity News Service Canada, September 25, 2018 Winnipeg – Cool and wet conditions stalled harvest progress across Manitoba during the week ended Sep. 24, according to the latest report from Manitoba Agriculture. Overall harvest progress across the province was pegged at 73 percent complete by the government agency, which was up by only two percentage… Continue reading Manitoba harvest stalled
Deadly Manitoba tornado upgraded to EF-4 classification
Source: CTV News, August 6, 2018 A deadly tornado that ripped through a rural part of Manitoba is now classified as an EF-4. Jack Furrie, a 77-year-old retired teacher, was killed in the Aug. 3 tornado. Two other people were hospitalized. The tornado touched down near the community of Alonsa, Man., about 200 kilometres northwest… Continue reading Deadly Manitoba tornado upgraded to EF-4 classification
Manitoba high school rewards good attendance with chance at winning a truck
Source: Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press, June 13, 2018 DAUPHIN, Man. — Students at a Manitoba high school have a major incentive to show up for class — they could start their summer driving a truck. Kids with 90 per cent attendance at Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School are entered in a draw to win… Continue reading Manitoba high school rewards good attendance with chance at winning a truck
Rain helping Manitoba crops but more still needed
Source: Commodity News Service Canada, Producer.com, May 29, 2018 Winnipeg – Most of Manitoba received rain which has helped with crop growth but more is still needed, according to the weekly crop report from Manitoba Agriculture, released May 28. Amounts of precipitation varied across the province, with additional moisture still needed in many areas. The recent… Continue reading Rain helping Manitoba crops but more still needed
2,000 people forced from homes as 51 fires rage across Manitoba
Source: CTV News, May 23, 2018 More than 2,000 people have been forced from their homes, at least 600 from the Little Grand Rapids and Pauingassi First Nations, as dozens of wildfires blaze through Manitoba. There are 51 fires currently active in the province. Eighty firefighters from Ontario and two water bombers from Quebec are… Continue reading 2,000 people forced from homes as 51 fires rage across Manitoba
Manitoba sunflower acreage set to drop
Source: Ashley Robinson, Commodity News Service Canada, May 18, 2018 Winnipeg (CNS Canada) – The closure of a sunflower processing plant in Alberta has Manitoba sunflower growers feeling uneasy this year. “Because of the plant closure there’s quite a bit of delay in delivery of the ’17 crop. So it’s discouraged quite a few guys from growing… Continue reading Manitoba sunflower acreage set to drop