Winnipeg is getting a $16-million boost in its funding from the federal government to help with upgrades to the city's largest sewage treatment plant.

The Saskatchewan government has signed a $16-million deal with Ottawa to expand school food programs. The agreement will see the federal government invest the money over three years.

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The federal government is unveiling a $6 billion aid package to support Canadian businesses through the trade war with the United States. Ottawa’s “Trade Impact Program” earmarks $5 billion over the next two years to help businesses cope with decreased U.

Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor, Cole Perfetti and Mason Appleton tallied markers for the Jets, who extended their lead atop the NHL standings.

Ottawa will go with 11 forwards — that’s all they have healthy, even with two call-ups today in Angus Crookshank and Jan Jenik – and seven defencemen including St. Malo product Travis Hamonic. Linus Ullmark, who has struggled in recent games, gets the start in goal.

First Period_1, Winnipeg, Perfetti 12 (Ehlers), 7:46. 2, Winnipeg, Appleton 8 (Scheifele, Niederreiter), 9:03. Penalties_Winnipeg bench, served by Perfetti (Roughing ...

The San Jose Sharks face off against the Winnipeg Jets in an NHL cross-conference game on Monday night, as the Jets look to solidify their playoff position while the Sharks aim to play spoiler. Puck drop is set for 7:30 PM ET at Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre, with national coverage on NHL Network.