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."

WINNIPEG — Three Western Canada restaurant chains are being lauded for their decision to switch to zero trans fat cooking oil.

Why is this news, you may be wondering, when almost every Canadian restaurant made the switch over the past few years? Well, Abc Country Restaurants, Earls Restaurants and Kelly O’Bryan’s Restaurants did it a decade ago, taking the lead in the Canadian foodservice industry when it comes to using healthier cooking oil.