Cheaper milk and a potential partner in Churchill: Wab Kinew’s 2026 so far

Cheaper milk, Crown Royal repartee with Doug Ford and strong words for U.S. President Donald Trump: There was no shortage of hot takes and social media moments from Premier Wab Kinew to kick off the new year.

Today, we catch up with the premier on some of the big issues and challenges impacting life in Manitoba:

Will interest from a potential investor in the Port of Churchill expansion project help take Kinew’s vision across the finish line?

With hundreds of Steinbach residents denied relief funds after flooding last fall, what’s the bar for accessing disaster financial assistance?

And could income tax offer a better way for cities to raise money?