Today is Tim Horton’s Camp Day raising funds for Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. The goal is to allow underserved youth to experience camp programs designed to build confidence, leadership skills, and resilience. All of the proceeds from hot and iced coffee sales, along with Camp Day donuts and bracelets, will be donated.
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You can now purchase a ‘Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad’ specialty license plate. Each sale will support the fight against prostate cancer. The $70 plate is available at any Autopac agent with $30 going to the Manitoba Prostate Cancer Support Group. The plate’s available for other vehicles as well.
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There was no change in yesterday’s Manitoba wildfire update. The fire danger remains moderate to high with small pockets of reduced risk. The provincial state-of-emergency is in effect until August 8th, and could be extended if necessary. The fire season in Manitoba is the worst in 30 years. More than a million hectares of area has burned.
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With almost one thousand wildfire evacuees in Brandon, hotels are almost at capacity. Mayor Jeff Fawcett told the Brandon Sun this could create challenges for upcoming events – but so far, none have been cancelled. He says the Canadian Red Cross has been helping to manage evacuees who are from several northern communities.
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Manitobans without health cards can now receive medical care. Doctors can use ‘Good Faith Billing’ which will help eliminate paperwork to give them more time to focus on their patients. Those eligible include newborns that don’t have a health card yet, new residents of Canada, and those experiencing homelessness.
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A long-serving member of the Brandon Police Service, K9 Storm, has passed away. Storm, who had been actively serving for 7-and-a-half years, died unexpectedly. His partner was Constable Shawn Haggarty. Storm had been part of the seizure of more than $25-million worth of contraband and illicit drugs.
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Canada’s only Arctic seaport at Churchill is undergoing some major upgrades. The port’s owner, Arctic Gateway Group, says the changes include expanded freight operations, and a new critical mineral storage facility that’ll triple the port’s storage capacity. Work is also set to begin modernizing the wharf.
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Inflation rose last month to 1.9% up from 1.7% in June. We paid more for furniture and vehicles, while gas prices were nearly unchanged. The cost of food dropped somewhat; fresh vegetables were cheaper – and shelter inflation also continued to ease.
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The current economic challenges Canada faces because of the trade war with the United States is impacting younger Canadians the most – they may be in their own economic recession. A new study finds nearly a third of
18 to 34-year-olds feel their lives are on hold because of their finances. Right now, youth unemployment is at over 14%.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to make an announcement related to the steel industry in Hamilton today. It’s been over a month since U-S President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%. Carney said Tuesday he doesn’t think Trump will agree to any trade deals without some tariffs.
