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Global News
3 hours ago
- Business
- Global News
Manitoba, federal ag ministers announce funding for local food processors
Nineteen food processors in Manitoba will share in more than $6 million in provincial and federal funding, Manitoba's agriculture minister announced Wednesday. Ron Kostyshyn, in a statement alongside federal agriculture and agri-food minister Heath MacDonald, said the money — via the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership — will go toward expanding facilities, and upgrading equipment and technology. Story continues below advertisement 'These investments support our economy, strengthen our communities and ensure sustainable food security for generations,' said Kostyshyn. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'By enhancing our local food infrastructure, we help to create jobs, reduce our carbon footprint and foster a resilient food system that benefits everyone.' Among projects receiving funding are Brandon's Maple Leaf facility, along with Jowett Farms (Blumenort), River Valley Specialty Farms (Bagot), Prairie Flour Mills (Elie), Buffalo Creek Mills (Altona), and Prairie Fava (Glenboro). 'When we invest in food processors, we're helping them grow, stay competitive and ensure they can keep putting their high-quality food on tables here in Canada and around the world,' said MacDonald.
CBC
5 hours ago
- CBC
Water truck passenger killed in Highway 1 collision in Manitoba
A 20-year-old man from Stuartburn died Tuesday morning after a water truck and a gravel truck collided on Highway 1 east of Brandon, RCMP say. Blue Hills RCMP responded around 7:30 a.m. on July 22 to the crash near the intersection with Curries Landing Road about 11 kilometres east of Highway 10. The gravel truck had been rear-ended by a water truck, police said. The gravel truck was getting up to speed travelling eastbound after turning onto Highway 1 from Curries Landing Road, when it was struck from behind by the large truck hauling a water tank, RCMP said in a news release. The 22-year-old driver of the water truck, from Tolstoi, suffered minor injuries from the collision. The 20-year-old man from Stuartburn who died at the scene was his passenger. The 59-year-old male driver of the gravel truck, from the rural municipality of North Cypress-Langford, was not physically injured. Everyone was wearing seatbelts at the time of the collision, police said.
CTV News
8 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Kinsmen Pool in Brandon to open for the summer
Kinsmen Pool is pictured in this undated photo. (City of Brandon) The Kinsmen Pool in Brandon, Man., is officially opening for the summer season following a month-long delay. The City of Brandon announced that the pool will open on Wednesday at 11 a.m. and will remain open daily until 8 p.m. for the public to enjoy. CTV News previously reported the 57-year-old pool was originally scheduled to open in mid-June but was delayed when crews discovered a six-inch overnight water loss. The city tested and inspected the pool, finding cracks in the circulation pipes. Since then, Kinsmen Pool has undergone repairs and cleaning and successfully passed inspection by Manitoba Health. With files from CTV's Milan Lukes.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
South Alabama signee Jamaurion McQueen, a Brandon star, picked by Texas Rangers in MLB Draft
Former Brandon baseball star and South Alabama signee Jamaurion "Jay" McQueen was selected No. 595 overall by the Texas Rangers in the 20th round of the 2025 MLB Draft on July 14. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound senior helped Brandon reach the MHSAA 7A state championship game for he second consecutive year after the Bulldogs won it in 2024. McQueen was named to the Clarion Ledger All-State first team and was a 2025 Dandy Dozen selection. McQueen, who plays outfield and is a pitcher, was rated as the No. 16 player in Mississippi and No. 5 outfielder from Perfect Game's high school recruit rankings. McQueen joins four Mississippi high school players drafted in 2025, including JoJo Parker, Landon Harmon, Talon Haley and Jacob Parker. Jamaurion McQueen stats McQueen appeared in 38 games in 2025. .435 batting average .503 on-base percenatge 54 hits 39 RBIs 2.98 ERA 40 strikeouts Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@ or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez. This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jamaurion McQueen, a Brandon star, selcted by Texas Rangers in MLB Draft
Metro
3 days ago
- Metro
Partner of Amazon driver killed in train crash says 'he was so loved'
The partner of a 'hardworking' father killed when a train collided with his van has spoken of her pain. Brandon Hatcher, 23, died when the Amazon delivery van he was driving was struck at a level crossing in the rural hamlet of Tonge on July 13. He had just finished delivering to a farm when he got stuck on the level crossing and he was struck by a high-speed train heading to London. His family said they hoped the tragedy would lead to 'learnings' to prevent more deaths. His partner, Chloe Dell, wrote on Facebook: 'He was so loved.' She also shared a link to the fundraising effort, which has so far received £12,837 from hundreds of well-wishers. The crowdfunder said: 'We have recently lost our good friend, Brandon, to a tragic accident. 'Brandon had the biggest heart, he was unintentionally funny, caring and he would have done anything for anyone that needed his help. 'But most importantly, he was a loving father and the best partner. He was a hard-working family man, who will be terribly missed. 'Please, help us support his young family through these difficult times.' It comes after Brandon's family shared a tribute to the young father. They said: 'Brandon was a Dad, Partner, Son, Brother, Grandson and Uncle amongst being a great friend to many who he came into contact with in his life. 'His family are deeply saddened by his passing at such a tragically young age in an accident that could have been so easily avoided. 'We will remember Brandon for his humour, laid back look on life, his smile and love for his family.' They also said they hoped for 'learning' from the incident to prevent 'this sort of tragedy' from happening again. Friends also paid tribute, including Emilia Sudak, who wrote that Brandon was 'kind, funny and thoughtful'. Garry Chambers said he had a 'massive smile' and called him '6ft 5 of gentle giant'. The collision caused a huge fire in greenery close to the railway at Teynham, Kent, according to footage from the scene. More Trending Philippa Lewis, who said she was on the train when the incident happened, wrote that she was 'traumatised by what happened', adding that it was an 'awful incident'. Steve White, Southeastern managing director, said the company was 'fully assisting the Rail Accident Investigation Branch with their investigation to understand exactly what happened'. An Amazon spokesperson said: 'This is a terrible incident and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the delivery driver's family and loved ones during this difficult time. 'We will work with police and the delivery service provider as they investigate.' MORE: Labour brings c2c into public ownership – What does this mean for you? MORE: Sea Containers London review – Metro checks in to a swanky hotel suite MORE: The tragic life of Saudi 'Sleeping Prince' who never woke up from 20-year coma
