The company that owns a rail line and port in northern Manitoba has increased its capacity to transport goods, as governments eye potential growth in trade through Hudson Bay to overseas markets.
Travel Articles
WestJet Adds First-Ever Non-Stop Flight from Winnipeg to Costa Rica
WestJet is launching its first non-stop route from Winnipeg to Central America with a new weekly flight to Liberia, Costa Rica.
Many Canadians Skip Travel Insurance for Domestic Trips, Survey Finds
As summer travel season begins, CAA Manitoba is urging Canadians to consider travel insurance — even when vacationing within Canada.
Manitoba Urges Tourists Not to Visit Amid Wildfire Evacuations
WINNIPEG — Manitoba is urging tourists to avoid non-essential travel to the province at this time due to the ongoing wildfire situation.
Judges Cancel Joint Education Session to Free Up Hotel Space for Wildfire Evacuees
A joint education session for the Manitoba and Saskatchewan Courts of King’s Bench, scheduled to take place in Winnipeg this week, has been cancelled due to ongoing wildfires in both provinces.
Manitoba’s First Converted Electric School Bus Hits the Road
Manitoba’s first diesel-to-electric school bus conversion is now complete and operational, thanks to a collaborative project at RRC Polytech.
WestJet Cuts Some U.S. Flights from Winnipeg, Adds New Domestic Routes
WestJet is reducing some non-stop flights from Winnipeg to the United States amid a downward shift in demand for transborder bookings.
Manitoba Expands Backcountry Travel Ban as Wildfire Risk Intensifies
The Manitoba Wildfire Service will enforce a full ban on motorized backcountry travel in several regions starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 9.
Winnipeg Unveils Preview of New Transit Network Ahead of June Launch
Winnipeg Transit riders can now preview routes and plan trips on the city’s redesigned bus network, set to launch on June 29, 2025.
WestJet Launches New Direct Flights From Winnipeg to St. John’s
WestJet has announced new direct summer flights connecting major Canadian cities to the east coast, including non-stop flights from Winnipeg.
Statistics Canada Data Shows Drop in Canadians Making Return Trips from U.S.
New travel numbers suggest Canadians made fewer return trips from the United States last month compared to the same time last year.
Manitoba Puts $4.5M Into Tourism, with Boost for Indigenous Travel
WINNIPEG — The province is investing $4.5 million in Travel Manitoba to boost tourism, with 10 percent of the funding going to Indigenous Tourism Manitoba.











