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NFI Group posts first quarterly profit in three years as revenue rises

NFI Group posts first quarterly profit in three years as revenue rises

WINNIPEG — NFI Group Inc. says it earned US$3 million in its second quarter, up from a net loss of US$48 million a year earlier. The Winnipeg-based company says its revenue for the quarter totalled US$851 million, up from US$660 million last year.
First Nations in northern Manitoba send residents south due to wildfire smoke

First Nations in northern Manitoba send residents south due to wildfire smoke

WINNIPEG — More than 1,000 vulnerable residents in northern Manitoba have been sent south as wildfire smoke encroaches on some First Nations communities.
Searchers find body of third hunter reported missing in Lake Winnipeg one month ago

Searchers find body of third hunter reported missing in Lake Winnipeg one month ago

WINNIPEG — RCMP say the body of a third missing hunter has been found in a lake in Manitoba. They say searchers discovered the 29-year-old in Lake Winnipeg on Sunday.
Intelligence task force to monitor all future byelections for foreign interference

Intelligence task force to monitor all future byelections for foreign interference

OTTAWA — The Liberal government says measures to monitor and assess foreign interference threats will be part of all future federal byelections, not just general elections.
Trudeau announces Sept. 16 byelections in ridings in Quebec, Manitoba

Trudeau announces Sept. 16 byelections in ridings in Quebec, Manitoba

OTTAWA — A pair of federal byelections will be held in September to fill vacant seats in Quebec and Manitoba, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday.
Volunteers aim to keep a 1882 steam locomotive chugging along in Manitoba

Volunteers aim to keep a 1882 steam locomotive chugging along in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — A steam locomotive made in 1882 and billed as Canada's oldest operating one is in need of some tender loving care, and the volunteers who have kept it running on a vintage railway north of Manitoba's capital are raising funds for the fixup
Jets sign defenceman Simon Lundmark to a one-year, two-way contract extension

Jets sign defenceman Simon Lundmark to a one-year, two-way contract extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have defenceman Simon Lundmark on a one-year, two-way contract extension, the NHL club announced Friday. The contract has an average annual value of US$775,000 at the NHL level.
'Absolute surprise': Winnipeg jazz legend Ron Paley awarded Order of Manitoba

'Absolute surprise': Winnipeg jazz legend Ron Paley awarded Order of Manitoba

WINNIPEG — A longtime fixture in the Manitoba music scene who has played with legendary artists including Frank Sinatra has been awarded the province's highest honour.
Cathy Merrick re-elected for second term as leader of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

Cathy Merrick re-elected for second term as leader of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

WAYWAYSEECAPPO FIRST NATION — First Nations chiefs in Manitoba have voted to keep Cathy Merrick as the leader of the organization that represents the majority of First Nations in the province.
Manitoba RCMP officer charged with assault following investigation: police watchdog

Manitoba RCMP officer charged with assault following investigation: police watchdog

THE PAS — A Manitoba RCMP officer has been charged after a woman complained she was assaulted during a domestic call last year. Police were called to a home in The Pas in September after receiving reports of a dispute between two women.
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