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Zeke Miller, The Associated Press:

Trump downplays business concerns about uncertainty from his tariffs and prospect of higher prices

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump is dismissing business concerns over the uncertainty caused by his planned tariffs on a range of American trading partners and the prospect... Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

U.S. liquor to stay in storage at city’s Wow restaurants

The head of Wow Hospitality says he misspoke Thursday, amid rapidly changing tariff news, meaning 529 Wellington and its sister restaurants will not put U.S. liquor back on their menus just yet. Read More

Carol Sanders:

Steelworkers, others in Selkirk fear effects of U.S. tariffs that kick in next week

Manitoba’s “Steeltown” may be the first community in the province to take a hit in the Canada-U.S. trade war after President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect Wednesday. Read More

Conrad Sweatman:

Tariff threats pose risks and rewards for arts organizations

As tensions with our southern neighbours continue to rise, for many Manitobans, patronizing one’s local creature comforts and entertainment has become a matter of patriotic obligation. Read More

Ben Sigurdson:

Tariff-ying times call for alternative wine pairings

Some satisfying substitutions for popular American vinos Read More

Scott Billeck:

Ghost town U.S.A.

Manitoba traffic to North Dakota takes hit due to trade war, rising Canadian patriotism Read More

Malak Abas:

Winnipeg less threatened than other cities by U.S. tariffs, but business community anxious, economist reports

Out of the 41 major cities in Canada, Winnipeg is ranked the 38th lowest in export tariff exposure, lower than other cities, including Regina and Saskatoon. Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

On again, off again: biz owners reel from U.S. tariff ‘chaos’

Brewers, distillers encouraged by efforts to remove internal trade barriers Read More

Tory McNally:

Celebrating world of worth on International Women’s Day

Dear Daughter, Every year on March 8, the world pauses to celebrate International Women’s Day — a day to honour the achievements of women past and present, to reflect on how far we’ve come and to r... Read More

Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press:

Why buying Canadian is more helpful than investing Canadian

TORONTO - A stirring of unfamiliar patriotism in response to U.S. hostility is leading many Canadians to spend money closer to home, but on the question of investing more domestically, expert... Read More

Nina Dragicevic, The Canadian Press:

What to expect when making the jump from renting to home ownership

Going from renting to owning is a major life upgrade — but now that your name is on an asset, you have to take care of it. “Honestly, I think the biggest shock for people moving out o... Read More

Marsha McLeod:

Frozen promise: billions for Indigenous housing remain up in the air

Roughly $2.5 billion meant to fund housing for Indigenous people living off reserve in urban, rural and northern areas across Canada is frozen in limbo, with zero dollars spent, about two years after the money was first announced. Read More

Nicole Buffie:

‘You just don’t tolerate certain behaviours’

New owner has big plans for reopened Sherbrook hotel, vendor Read More