Gabrielle Piché

Tourism money in federal budget to get Canada into ‘revival’ mode: minister

It’s time to draw more international travellers to Winnipeg, and Canada as a whole, according to Ottawa’s tourism minister.

Manitoba farmers keeping watch for warmer days after frigid March

Two years ago, Jill Verwey was out in the fields, preparing for the new season. That’s not happening this year — and it won’t for at least a few more weeks, if current forecasts are correct.

Companies on this year’s list of Manitoba’s top employers ensure they can attract and retain staff

Pyjama day wasn’t a listed reason for landing a spot among Manitoba’s top employers.

Survey finds nearly half of Manitobans say they’re in worse financial position than last year

Split a room of Manitobans in two — nearly half will say they’re in a worse financial position than last year, according to new Angus Reid Institute findings.

Downtown BIZ bringing back grant to attract people to core

Gone are the days of “limping along” to fund events — at least, that’s Pamela Hardman’s hope.

Ottawa commits $18M for CentrePort rail park

ROSSER — The feds are laying tracks in Rosser, allocating up to $18 million for CentrePort Canada’s new rail park.

Provincial government unveils infrastructure plan

The provincial government unveiled a $4.1 billion, five-year infrastructure plan Monday.

New Frontier Esports and Entertainment aiming high

A group of Manitobans believe Winnipeg’s next economic touchdown is in esports, and they’re ready to coach.

Activate Games opening second Winnipeg location

It’s game on in Transcona.

Wage gap remains wide amid shifts to remote work: report

Women are changing industries for higher paying jobs with more remote work options amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, on average, they’re earning less than male counterparts — and access to child care could be a factor.

Indigenous tourism conference coming to Winnipeg

The world’s largest Indigenous tourism conference is Winnipeg-bound.

Forks river trail a hit for newcomers

The partial closure of The Forks’ river trail wasn’t stopping Oryna Bganka.

Her feet dangled off a bench, unlaced figure skates waiting to be tied. Nearby, a sign highlighted the off-limits skating, biking and walking area — from Hugo Docks to the Donald Street Bridge.

Tourism Winnipeg in on Jordan fun

Michael B. Jordan’s quip about Winnipeg on late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! is T-shirt material for the city’s tourism industry.

Merit Functional Foods closes

Merit Functional Foods, a home-grown high-tech producer of pea and canola protein, has closed and is in receivership.