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The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) – an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal and regulator is coming under fire for its ineffectiveness and lack of enforcement when it comes to punishing airlines for denying compensation to impacted air passengers. “Right now the process puts the burden on the Canadian consumer that’s got a …

Since 2016, Compost Winnipeg has been picking up food waste from homes and businesses in the city. As of November 2022, they’ve composted 4 million kilograms of organics — waste that would otherwise go to the landfill, where it would contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Winnipeg is the largest city …

A sense of relief washed over travellers’ faces as they made their way into arrivals in Winnipeg. For one couple, after going from their home in Nunavut to Vancouver and Toronto, they’re happy to almost be home. “Unfortunately, due to the insane weather, we were delayed about a day and …

Finding affordable and quality vehicles has been difficult for the last couple of years — be it due to semi-conductor shortages or supply chain issues — and according to some industry experts, the Canadian auto market will continue to reflect past trends for most of 2023 before things ease up …

As hundreds of Canadians scramble to get home after their Sunwing flights from Mexico were cancelled last week, a passengers’ rights advocate says stranded travellers should consider legal action if they aren’t compensated by the airline. As of Sunday, hundreds of Canadian travellers were stuck in Cancun, Mexico after Sunwing …

Junel Malapad has been running on Boxing Day to raise money for the Siloam Mission homeless shelter in Winnipeg for seven years now. “I’m going to run about 100 to 160 km, somewhere in between there,” he said. He began running at 12 a.m. sharp on Dec. 26 and he …

The federal government’s push toward zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) is hitting some roadblocks in Manitoba. Earlier this year, Ottawa set a sales target to encourage Canadians to choose ZEVs. By 2026, their goal is to have ZEVs make up 20 per cent of new vehicle purchases. By 2035, they want all …

Families and businesses say they are feeling the impacts of inflation this holiday season. For some businesses, like Harrisons Coffee Company, inflation is really impacting how many customers they are seeing come through their doors. “Our customers or potential customers don’t have as much disposable income, so they’re having to …

After announcing its purchase of 56 gas stations from the parent company of Sobeys Thursday, Shell Canada is on the lookout for other potential acquisitions as it seeks to grow its retail fuel footprint across the country. “We’re always looking,” said Kent Martin, general manager of mobility for the Canadian …

Housing prices are only forecasted to drop one per cent in 2023, according to a new market survey forecast from Royal LePage. The aggregate price of a home in Canada is set to drop just one per cent year over year from $772,900 to $765,171, the survey is projecting — …