A Manitoba program that provides safety resources and advice to farmers has received more than $1.5 million in government funding, the provincial and federal governments announced Jan. 24. “FarmSafe Manitoba is an invaluable resource that gives producers the ability to use their knowledge and experience to foster a safety culture that promotes physical and mental
FarmSafe program slated for $1.5 million
Federal and provincial funds to bolster KAP-led program
“Animal-free” milk gets green light in Canada
Company touts synthetic dairy as more environmentally friendly, healthy
In a news release today, Israeli startup Remilk, which uses the tagline "Real Dairy. No Milk," announced it had received a 'No Objection Letter' from Health Canada. This will "open the door for use of Remilk's protein in a variety of products with the same taste and texture as milk, ice cream, yogurt, cream cheese, and more," the company said.
Neepawa cuts ribbon on nurse training facility
A cohort of 20 nursing students began licensed practical nurse training in January
Neepawa has officially opened the doors to a facility slated to train licensed practical nurses. “Working together, we can achieve that goal by supporting the students here in Neepawa that are starting their journey towards fulfilling careers as future nursing professionals,” said Premier Wab Kinew in a news release on Jan. 22. The Neepawa Training
Linamar makes Bourgault buyout official
Company says it hopes to double Bourgault's business in five years
Linamar's acquisition of air-drill manufacturer Bourgault has officially gone through, the company announced yesterday.
First CWD case found in central Manitoba
Province’s confirmed cases up to 26
The province has its first case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) outside of western Manitoba. On Jan. 24, the province announced that a hunter-submitted tissue sample from a female white-tailed deer near Winkler in south-central Manitoba had tested positive for CWD. Chronic wasting disease is a fatal prion disease in the same family as BSE,
Canada pledges funds for efficient fertilizer research
Joining the Efficient Fertilizer Consortium gives Canada chance to influence research strategies, feds say
Canada will join the U.S., U.K., and others in a group dedicated to advancing efficient and novel fertilizers, the federal government announced today.
Motion to squash Bill C-234 amendments put to MPs
Pass the bill as-is now, or risk passing nothing at all says Bloc
Bill C-234, which would amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Price Act, was once again the subject of debate as Parliament resumed today. Conservative MP Ben Lobb tabled a motion to essentially reject the Senate’s amendments to the bill.
Can we escape rural decline?
Depopulation is so widespread that some fail to see the policies behind the trend, researcher says
Editor’s note: The final story in our series exploring the complex factors behind rural depopulation in Manitoba, why it matters, the solutions that have been tried and what keeps young people in small communities. Read parts one, two, three and four here. It’s a snowy day in rural Japan. Inside the classroom, many kids are
Striking Rogers Sugar workers reach tentative deal
The walk-out sparked sugar shortages and led Alberta sugar beet producers to call for more local investment
Rogers Sugar says it's reached a tentative deal with the union representing striking workers from its Vancouver refinery.
CCA disappointed, not surprised by breakdown in trade talks
Yesterday, federal officials said bilateral negotiations with the UK had been paused amid unhappiness on both sides
The Canadian Cattle Association says it's disappointed but not surprised by the UK's decision to pause talks on its free trade deal with Canada.
“CCA has been following the bilateral negotiations closely and has been concerned at the lack of ambition and cooperation from the UK in these negotiations," said Nathan Phinney, the CCA's president, in a news release late yesterday.
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