Manitoba should see consistent job growth in the coming years, but finding workers for some sectors may be a challenge, according to a new government report. Manitoba’s Labour Market Outlook 2022–2026, published Friday, forecasts the province will see 114,300 total job openings created over the next five years. Read more: …
Read More »Low to moderate flood risk forecast in latest Manitoba flood outlook – Winnipeg
There’s a low to moderate risk for flooding on most Manitoba rivers and basins this spring, according to the province’s latest flood outlook. Manitoba’s February spring flood outlook, released Tuesday, forecasts a moderate risk of flooding on the Assiniboine and Red rivers, as well as along the Fisher and Icelandic …
Read More »‘Manitoba Merv’ predicts six more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day – Winnipeg
We’re in for six more weeks of winter, if a stuffed groundhog at Oak Hammock Marsh is to be believed. “Manitoba Merv” saw his shadow Thursday morning on Groundhog Day — a signal that, according to tradition and folklore, indicates more cold is on the way. The furry forecaster is …
Read More »B.C. drought recovery will take time, even with rain in the forecast, forecasters say
Unusually warm temperatures and a surprisingly dry September and October have been guilty pleasures for some British Columbians in recent months. While being able to enjoy sunshine and not having to carry a raincoat or umbrella for the first few weeks of fall is a nice change of pace, a lack of precipitation …
Read More »Raging Newfoundland forest fires grow overnight, as crews look to forecast rain to quell blazes
Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial forest fire duty officer is looking to the forecast for rain Tuesday, after a raging forest fire near Grand Falls-Windsor widened overnight by more than 50 per cent. Jeff Motty said the size of the Paradise Lake fire, located in a forested area of central Newfoundland, is estimated …
Read More »Pfizer raises COVID-19 vaccine sales forecast to $36 bn for 2021, Health News, ET HealthWorld
Pfizer Inc on Tuesday raised the full-year sales forecast for its COVID-19 vaccine by 7.5% to $36 billion, as it signs deals with countries for booster doses and receives clearances for using its shots in children. The company had in July forecast sales of $33.5 billion from the vaccine it …
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