Chris Byrne, a retired member of the Canadian military, wanted to continue serving his country amid a looming trade war with the U.S. So he went to a busy intersection with a homemade sign imploring passing motorists to stay strong.

Gene Bowers, a deputy chief with the Winnipeg Police Service, has been named the police force's new chief, taking over from Danny Smyth, who stepped down from the role last September.

At least one Winnipeg restaurant is making changes to its menu to avoid costly tariffs on some ingredients amid the trade war between the United States and Canada.

CIBC Capital Markets senior economist Andrew Grantham said in a note that February’s hiring stall, combined with a looming economic hit from the trade war, should tip the Bank of Canada toward another quarter-point cut next. Economists at RBC believe it will be a very close call for the Bank of Canada.

The Wesmen authored what was perhaps their finest chapter in an already historic season for the program, as they powered past the Alberta Golden Bears to a 3-0 (25-20; 25-20; 25-21) victory to earn their first Canada West title before a raucous crowd of 1,500 at Duckworth Centre on Saturday.

"We are living in an era that is increasingly cruel, mean, and rigid," says director Matthew Rankin, but "art still has the power to create proximity, to create this closeness."

EDMONTON — As the tariff war with the U.S. continued its twists and turns Thursday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made the rounds of U.S. TV networks reminding Americans that Canada has to look out for itself in the fight.

Raya Surinx was once again the engine of a well-oiled Manitoba Bisons machine that dominated Canada West women’s volleyball during the regular season.

MP Terry Duguid announced Wednesday that Winnipeg, Brandon and Selkirk will receive part of a combined $12 million each year for the next decade toward transit improvements.