S Business
IndigenousText
Wasaya Group and Exchange Income Corporation Announce Partnership
WINNIPEG, Feb. 1, 2018 – We are pleased to announce Wasaya Group (“Wasaya”), its shareholders and Exchange Income Corporation (“EIC”) (TSX:EIF) have entered into an agreement to partner whereby EIC will both recapitalize Wasaya and the Wasaya shareholders will exchange a portion of their interests in Wasaya for shares of EIC. These transactions, together with anticipated […]
by pmnationtalk on
Read MoreMainstream Aboriginal Related NewsText
EIC to become partner in First Nations-owned airline – Winnipeg Free Press
Exchange Income Corp. (EIC) will invest about $25 million to become a partner in Thunder Bay-based Wasaya Group airline in a move that’s designed to improve service in the 25 northwestern Ontario communities that First Nations-owned Wasaya flies to. EIC — the parent company of Perimeter Aviation, Calm Air and Keewatin Air — is the […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreMNPText
MNP’s Reach Out Program Supports Southern Manitoba Communities
MNP’s Reach Out Program Supports Southern Manitoba Communities DATE, BRANDON, MB – Nine charities and organizations in southern Manitoba will be the beneficiaries of national accounting, tax and consulting firm MNP’s Reach Out – Pay it Forward program for the next year. Starting February 1, 2018 and running until January 2019, for every client referral […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreIndigenousText
Manitoba News Release: Manitoba Hosting Workshops for Farmers Focused on Beef, Forage Management
January 26, 2018 The Manitoba government is hosting five workshops focused on marketing and farm management information for cattle and forage producers, highlighting the importance of a strong and growing livestock sector in the province, Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced today. “Our government values the thousands of farm families in Manitoba whose involvement in the […]
by pmnationtalk on
Read MoreBusinessText
Province Launches New Crown Corporation
January 24, 2018 Efficiency Manitoba to Deliver Electricity, Natural Gas Programs and Services: Cullen The Manitoba government has proclaimed The Efficiency Manitoba Act, allowing for the launch of a new stand-alone Crown corporation that will deliver demand-side management of electricity and natural gas programs and services, Crown Services Minister Cliff Cullen announced today. “Efficiency Manitoba […]
by pmnationtalk on
Read MorePoliticsText
Government of Canada makes progress on support for Indigenous Communities
January 23, 2018 Ottawa, Ontario Department of Indigenous Services Canada The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples; one that is based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. As part of the Prime Minister’s announcement in August 2017, the department of Indigenous Services Canada (DISC) was created as […]
by pmnationtalk on
Read MoreMainstream Aboriginal Related NewsText
Canada faces angry Americans in pivotal sixth round of NAFTA talks – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jan 23, 2018 10:46 By Mike Blanchfield and Alexander Panetta THE CANADIAN PRESS Canada will be hosting an annoyed and angry United States as the sixth round of talks in the North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiation unfold over the coming week. The Trump administration is making known its displeasure about Canada’s contributions to date […]
by pmnationtalk on
Read MoreMainstream Aboriginal Related NewsText
10 Things to Know for Today – CP
Source: The Associated Press Jan 23, 2018 6:34 Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. ALASKA EARTHQUAKE PROMPTS TSUNAMI WARNING The temblor with a preliminary magnitude of 8.2 off Kodiak Island prompts a tsunami warning for a large swath of the state’s coast and British Columbia. 2. SENATORS […]
by pmnationtalk on
Read MorePoliticsAudio
Manitoba News Release: Province Announces Funding for Community Development Projects
January 19, 2018 The Manitoba government will be providing more than $1.4 million in grants to projects for non-profit and community-led organizations, community-driven neighbourhood revitalization and local community development projects, Municipal Relations Minister Jeff Wharton announced today. “Our government will continue to provide support to projects that have long-term benefits to Manitoba communities,” said Wharton. […]
by pmnationtalk on
Read MoreMainstream Aboriginal Related NewsText
Indigenous Manitoba teen manufacturing authentic jingle cones, lids – CBC
When Émilie McKinney couldn’t find a local supplier she decided to fill the niche herself Jan 19, 2018 Émilie McKinney isn’t your average teenager. The bilingual high school student has taken her Indigenous hoop, jingle and fancy dancing career to communities across North America and as far away as Cuba and Sweden — all while […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read More
