As U-S tariffs on Canadian products are set to come down next week, a Brandon man has made it easier for us to shop for Canadian goods. Hashim Farooq’s free app called ‘CanMade’, which launched earlier this month; allows you to scan barcodes to determine whether an item is made in Canada. To date it has more than 20,000 followers.
Ukraine and the U.S. have agreed on a framework for an economic deal. That deal would include the exploitation of rare earth minerals; and it could be signed Friday. President Trumps says “It looks like we’re getting very close”. This deal could also provide a chance for President Zelenskyy and Trump to talk continued military aid.
The 4-Liberal leadership candidates squared off on Trump, Pollieve, and jobs; in the English debate last night; and it was far from a full fistfight. Liberal insiders say it’s because Mark Carney has injected new energy and interest in the party, resulting in the Liberals nearly closing in, what not long ago was a 20-point polling gap with the Conservatives.
Parkland’s Mountain View School Division is planning to reintroduce the playing of “God Save the King” during morning announcements. The school board says it’s going ahead while the division consults with lawyers on the legal repercussions. Some trustees are concerned the change could affect Indigenous staff and students.
Manitoba’s top doctor is urging everyone to get the flu shot amid a surge in influenza cases and low vaccination rates. Brent Roussin says flu numbers are high putting an increased strain on our E-R’s and hospitals – and influenza A still hasn’t peaked. In Manitoba, coverage for the flu shot has dropped from last season.
