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From left: Premier Wab Kinew along with former NFI adviser Paul Soubry, and John Sapp, newly appointed president and CEO.

New Flyer’s bus-building expansion a Canadian answer to global instability, say premier, federal industry minister

Malak Abas 3 minute read Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026

Bus maker cuts the ribbon on a new manufacturing facility which will build buses from start to finish for Canadian distribution for the first time in more than a decade.

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Perimeter Aviation to hire dozens of new workers

Aaron Epp 2 minute read Preview

Perimeter Aviation to hire dozens of new workers

Aaron Epp 2 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CST

Perimeter Aviation plans to hire dozens of workers in the coming years after adding a new department to its operations.

The Winnipeg-based airline that services 28 communities in northern Manitoba and northwest Ontario announced this week it has launched a heavy check department.

The department, which will provide comprehensive maintenance checks on Perimeter’s fleet, is being built with a focus on skilled talent development and long-term workforce growth, according to the company.

Joey Petrisor, president and CEO, said Perimeter acquired the department from its sister company, PAL Aerospace. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Both companies are owned by Winnipeg-based Exchange Income Corp.

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Perimeter Aviation CEO Joey Petrisor says the heavy check department will strengthen the company’s ability to deliver safe, reliable service.

Filipino restaurant Palm City set to open on McPhillips Street this summer

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Filipino restaurant Palm City set to open on McPhillips Street this summer

Maryrose Villena 3 minute read Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026

Palm City, a new Filipino restaurant in Winnipeg, is opening in July at 1021 McPhillips St., adding to the growing number of Filipino-owned eateries in the city.

Owner Michelle Raynes said the idea for the restaurant came after her trip home to the Philippines in 2019. She was inspired by the lively atmosphere of traditional Filipino resto-bars, which have live bands, karaoke and a place where her fellow Filipinos gather and eat.

“It’s my dream to have my own restaurant,” said Raynes.

Growing up, Raynes has always been surrounded with Filipino food. Her family has an eatery and bakery business in the Philippines. Raynes fondly recalls being in high school and selling barbecue in the streets while surrounded with the smell of grilled meat.

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Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026

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Palm City Winnipeg, a new Filipino restaurant opening in July.

IDFusion Software Inc. celebrates 25 years of growth from (ahead-of-its-time) roots as MyLocalStore.com

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IDFusion Software Inc. celebrates 25 years of growth from (ahead-of-its-time) roots as MyLocalStore.com

Aaron Epp 6 minute read Monday, Mar. 2, 2026

Christian Dandeneau and Robert Piché’s Winnipeg-based information technology consulting firm is called IDFusion Software Inc. But there was a period of time, more than two decades ago, when it was known as MyLocalStore.com.

At a time when consumers were hesitant to put make online purchases for fear their credit card data wasn’t safe and local retailers didn’t have the capacity to build and maintain their own webstores, Dandeneau, Piché and company co-founder Daniel Piché created a platform that helped small businesses market their goods and services online.

The company’s website, mylocalstore.com, functioned as an electronic mall where customers could make purchases from Manitoba businesses such as Pictures-Frames & More and U.N. Luggage, with minimal involvement from the retailer.

The site linked directly to a local courier company that picked up the goods and delivered them to the customer. Payment was made electronically to the retailer at the same time.

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Monday, Mar. 2, 2026