WINNIPEG — Close to 100 temporary foreign workers, mainly from China, whose time in Canada is running out, rallied on the steps of the Manitoba legislature Tuesday to raise awareness of their situation.

They arrived in Manitoba before the federal government cut immigration levels — when international students and temporary foreign workers had a shot at becoming permanent residents if they met the requirements to stay, said Ruby Lu.

“We come here for a few years and we work for a few years, pay taxes. Some of us are already bought a house,” said Lu, whose work permit expires at the end of the year.

“So if our (permit) expires, we don’t know what to do,” she said in front of demonstrators holding signs with messages including “we love Manitoba” and “bring back TPP” — the temporary public policy used by the Manitoba provincial nominee program to support open work permits and prioritize permanent residency for select candidates.

OTTAWA OFFERS $100M LOAN

OTTAWA — The federal government is extending a $100-million loan to help a forest products company in Western Canada cope with tariffs and trade uncertainty.

Finance Canada said it’s offering the funds to Millar Western Forest Products, a company that runs three pulp mills across Alberta and British Columbia, to help the company with near-term needs like rebuilding its log inventory.

Canada’s forest sector has been hit directly by steep U.S. tariffs but Finance Canada also said the domestic softwood lumber industry is struggling under the weight of global trade disputes.

Previous owners of Moreland Manor included Brandon Sun society reporter Kaye Rowe and her husband, Brandon School Division Supt. G.R. Rowe. Incorrect information appeared on Page A1 of the July 27 edition of the Sun.

Evan Nachtigall of Brandon is tied for 12th after the first round of the 96-hole Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship on Monday at Mickelson National Golf Club and Heritage Pointe Golf Club in Calgary.

Nachtigall had six birdies and two bogeys in shooting a 4-under 68, which has him two strokes back of Tiger Xie of Surrey, B.C., Brett Jones of Calgary and Jay You of Langley, B.C., who all carded rounds of 66. Eight players shot 67.

Drew Jones of Brandon carded a four-over 76 and is tied for 195th in the massive field at an event that is running for the 121st time.

» The Brandon Sun

1. July 28 — WHL’s origins.

2. July 29 — Considering Brandon.

3. July 30 — Relocation, 1955-56 season.

4. July 31 — 1956-57 training camp.

Results from the under-11 AA provincials in Brandon.

FRIDAY

Westman Heat 12, Interlake Maroons 6

Westman Heat 10, Southwest Strikers 2

Results from the under-13 AA provincials in Brandon.

FRIDAY

Westman Fury 11, Eastman Blaze-Tureene 2

Westman Fury 10, Winnipeg Bolts-Blue 5

Here is a look at Softball Manitoba’s provincial champions softball championships this summer, and when and where they were contested. The top three finishers are included below. TBD means to be determined.

• U11 A

— June 26-28, Winnipeg.

1. Winkler Nitro. 2. Winkler Wild. 3. Altona Angels.

The Canadian Press

THE PAS - Manitoba’s NDP has easily held a riding in the province’s north in a byelection.

Unofficial results posted by Elections Manitoba say Jennifer Flett received 2,635 votes on Tuesday in The Pas-Kameesak, well ahead of Progressive Conservative candidate Edna Nabess, who received 616 votes.

Dan Quesnel of the Manitoba Liberal Party got 165 votes, while Wally Daudrich under the Keystone Party banner received 105 votes.

WINNIPEG — More than 120 watercraft failed a roadside inspection that began on the weekend aimed at slowing the spread of aquatic invasive species, including zebra mussels.

The inspections were conducted by Fisheries and Oceans Canada in partnership with the Manitoba government between Sunday and Tuesday on the Trans-Canada Highway at the Manitoba-Ontario border. It was the second roadside blitz of the summer season.

One of the 455 vehicles transporting 502 watercraft or related equipment had visible zebra mussels present. Inspectors found 120 watercraft were not cleaned, drained or dried and failed the inspection. Thirteen watercraft required decontamination.

“Healthy lakes and rivers are essential to the communities that rely on them,” federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson said in a news release. “Through joint inspection efforts with the Government of Manitoba, we are working to protect those waters from aquatic invasive species and preserve Canada’s freshwater ecosystems for generations to come.”