Finance Meeting
Pension reform is expected to be at the top of the agenda when the federal, provincial and territorial finance ministers open a meeting later today in Ottawa.
Several ministers are looking for federal minister Bill Morneau to clarify the federal government's election promises.
Morneau is expected to face questions from the provinces about health care because the Liberals have promised to negotiate a new health-care accord and make a fresh commitment for long-term funding.
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Refugees Greeted In Winnipeg
Dozens of people holding "welcome'' signs, as well as an aboriginal drum group, have greeted two families of Syrian refugees in Winnipeg.
Speaking through a translator, Yaser Albakar says they were surprised with the warm welcome yesterday at the airport.
The Albakar family will now live in Winnipeg and are temporarily staying at Welcome Place, which is operated by the Manitoba Interfaith Immigration council.
When asked if they were prepared for Winnipeg winters, Yaser replied, "It's cold, not death.''
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Fire Trucks Damaged By Fire
A blaze that broke out inside a Saskatchewan fire hall has seriously damaged the department's two trucks and destroyed other firefighting equipment.
Rose Valley Fire Chief Dale Whitford suspects the fire yesterday morning originated from a quad that was plugged into a battery charger.
Neighbouring fire crews from Wadena and Kelvington arrived right before the building was fully engulfed.
Whitford says departments from across the Prairies have been offering to help replace their equipment.
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Mitsubishi Recall
Mitsubishi Motors is recalling about 25,000 Mirage compact cars from the 2014 and 2015 model years.
There are concerns that certain wires could corrode and cause issues with the vehicle's air bag systems.
Owners will be notified when the company is ready to make a free repair.
