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Global News
2 days ago
- Business
- Global News
Manitoba premier promotes more interprovincial trade, possible energy corridor
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has announced another interprovincial trade deal, and has promoted plans for a northern energy corridor that could include a pipeline. Kinew told the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce that his government is finalizing a memorandum with British Columbia to cut trade barriers between the two provinces. Similar to a recent deal with Ontario, it's aimed at allowing more goods and services to flow freely, and Kinew says it will give Manitobans access to another big market. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Kinew also told the business crowd he plans to have Manitoba show itself as the path to getting natural resources to tidewater. He says among the possibilities are a new port on Hudson Bay and a pipeline to carry anything from oil to potash slurry. Kinew says something needs to get built in Western Canada, and it's up to the private sector to build a business case for the best plan. Story continues below advertisement
Winnipeg Free Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba Champions awarded
Businesses and individuals were named 'Manitoba Champions' by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce on Monday night. The non-profit chose 10 'Future Champion' award recipients who advance economic growth and community well-being using 'impact, innovation and heart,' a media release reads. Pamela Kolochuk, Peak of the Market's chief executive; Derek Earl, chair of BizforClimate; and Marcel Kringe, founder of Bushel Plus received awards. Seven businesses joined them: La Brasserie Nonsuch Brewing Co. and QDoc, a virtual health-care platform, were Winnipeg representatives; Lynn & Liana Designs in Steinbach; Friesens Corporation in Altona; Southport Aerospace Centre near Portage la Prairie; Valley Fiber in Winkler; and Sperling Industries in Sperling also made the list. The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce chose two recipients for the Lieutenant Governor Awards for Outstanding Contribution to the Community. Payworks was the 2025 business awardee. Doug Stephen, president of Wow Hospitality Concepts, was the individual chosen. The Manitoba Chambers has partnered with the lieutenant governor on its accolade since at least 2001. The award was paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. — Free Press staff
