WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg businessman has big plans for a small restaurant and lounge in Corydon Village, Man., CBC News reports.

According to the CBC, Café 22 owner Gennaro Cianflone, has brought his plans to the attention of the city’s Board of Adjustment and is seeking permits to expand the eatery. City planners seem enthused but are recommending slight alterations be made before the project is given the go-ahead. Despite reservations, planners have acknowledged the revamped eatery could build on a trend of liquor-serving establishments boosting the area’s “destination district” appeal. They also added alcohol-serving restos have been a source of contention among locals.

While parts of Canada enjoy record temperatures and sunny skies, farmers across the prairies are battling a deluge that is starting to threaten this year’s crop, particularly for oilseeds like canola, a popular frying oil in professional kitchens.

According to a recent article from the CBC, farmers in Manitoba — who for the last several years have battled dry growing seasons — this spring’s heavy storms have been equally unwelcome.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s Sylvia Lake is set to become the home of the seventh Tim Hortons Foundation Leadership Camp, according to the CBC.

Estimated to cost $12 million to build, the new camp, which will be close to Pinawa, is expected to house 260 children between 13 and 17.

It's good economic news for Pinawa, according to town mayor, Blair Skinner. "There will be opportunities for our young people to get jobs as counsellors," he is quoted as saying by the CBC. "And also, an opportunity for our businesses to supply the goods and services they are going to need on an ongoing basis."