Westman Communications Group (WCG) brought its annual Connecting Westman Tour to a close on August 27, raising $2,412.10 for the Pilot Mound Millennium Volunteers. The total includes a matched donation from WCG, supporting the volunteer-based organization as it continues local events and hosts fundraisers for the Pilot Mound Millennium Recreation Complex. The Connecting Westman Tour is a community-focused initiative designed to amplify local giving; it features a series of community barbecue lunches hosted by WCG throughout the summer season. For a donation, guests can enjoy a lunch of hot dogs, smokies, chips, and drinks, knowing that 100 percent of the funds go straight to a nominated neighbourhood charity. WCG matches the day’s total, effectively doubling the community’s investment in its own grassroots projects. “Supporting the Pilot Mound Millennium Volunteers and their work with the Recreation Complex is a fantastic way to wrap up this year’s tour,” said Brandi Crowe, Marketing Manager at WCG. “This group does so much to keep the community connected, and while Pilot Mound marks the end of our 2026 Connecting Westman Tour, we're already looking forward to next summer.” The Connecting Westman Tour is just one of the many ways WCG actively engages with the communities it serves, demonstrating its commitment not just as a service provider, but as a dedicated community partner. For more information about Westman Communications Group and the Connecting Westman Tour, or to submit a community initiative for funding consideration, please visit westmancom.com.

Osmow’s Shawarma opened its Brandon location (825 18TH ST N) earlier today. Founded in Ontario in 2001, Osmow’s has grown to more than 225 locations across Canada and the United States, becoming known for its shawarma wraps, “On the Rocks” rice bowls, and signature garlic sauce. The company currently operates three locations in Winnipeg.

Above Photo: The Dog Father a 100% beef dog is loaded with cheese sauce, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, pickled red onions and crispy onions. A longtime dream has officially become a reality in Ninette, where Pamela Stemmer has brought fresh home cooking, comfort food and a few creative twists to the community with the launch of a new food truck called Pelican Haus on Queen Street. Located directly across from the Ninette Firehall, the food truck is quickly becoming a popular stop for locals and visitors looking for something hearty, homemade and a little different. Stemmer says opening a food truck has been a dream for a long time, and now that the doors are open, the response has exceeded expectations. “The response has been amazing!” she says. The menu focuses on familiar comfort foods with plenty of opportunity to load them up. Customers can dig into loaded hotdogs, loaded baked potatoes, macaroni and cheese and nachos, along with weekly specials that give Stemmer an opportunity to keep the menu fresh and evolving. For weekly specials, you can check out their Facebook page here. That variety is at the heart of the food truck's concept: fresh home cooking with a menu that isn't afraid to change. For Stemmer, the inspiration behind the food comes from a wide range of sources. A self-described lover of cooking different cuisines, she draws on family recipes, food trends, traditional German dishes she grew up with and, most importantly, good old-fashioned home cooking. Of course, there's a twist or two along the way. The result is a menu that combines familiar favorites with new ideas, giving customers a reason to come back and see what's cooking next. And judging by the early response, customers are already doing exactly that.   While Stemmer says it is difficult to choose just one favourite moment since opening, there is one part of the experience that stands out. “I think it is the amount of repeat customers we have had already,” she says. The food truck operates Thursday through Sunday on Queen Street, while Fridays bring another opportunity to find Stemmer and her food at the local farmers market. For a small community like Ninette, a new food option can become more than just a place to grab a meal. It can become a gathering spot — a place where neighbours run into one another, visitors discover a local business and regular customers come back to see what's on the menu. Stemmer is hoping that momentum continues. Looking a year into the future, her goal is a simple one: to remain busy and continue serving the community she calls home. “Hopefully just as busy in our little amazing town,” added Stemmer. For now, the message from Queen Street appears to be clear: Ninette has a new place to grab some comfort food, and if the early lineup of repeat customers is any indication, Stemmer's longtime dream may be turning into a very popular local reality.

Photo: McDonald’s Canada The vault has been opened: The World Menu Heist is officially back in Canada, with a new collection of global menu items from McDonald’s restaurants across the world ready to be uncovered. Starting August 18th, for a limited time only, Canadians can experience a lineup of globally inspired menu items from McDonald’s restaurants around the world.  From savoury classics to sweet delicacies, we’re bringing the flavours McDonald’s fans around the globe know and love, right to your local McDonald’s. Check out the thrill of the heist for yourself here. “When we launched Menu Heist in Canada last year, the appetite for international flavours was undeniable," said Jennifer DelVecchio, Chief Marketing Officer, McDonald's Canada. "What started here has grown into a global phenomenon, with McDonald's in several countries bringing fan-favourite menu items across borders in 2026. This year, we're introducing a fresh lineup of global favourites, giving Canadians the chance to enjoy menu items inspired by McDonald's restaurants from around the world, all in their local communities.”   Get ready for a flavour adventure with the World Menu Heist lineup: Main Courses & Sides: Chicken Parmi Burger – Straight from Australia, the Chicken Parmi Burger has landed in Canada. Crispy seasoned chicken layered with marinara sauce, creamy parmesan sauce, shredded lettuce, and white processed cheese, all on a soft potato bun. Rich, saucy, and just the right amount of indulgent. Get it before it’s gone, mate. McExtreme Pulled Pork - Pulled from Spain, now in Canada. Layers of pulled pork in BBQ sauce, beef, hickory-smoked bacon, white processed cheese, crispy onions for some crunch and creamy chipotle sauce for heat make for one delicious sandwich.  One bite leads to another… and somehow it’s all gone. Cheesy Bacon McFlavour Fries - France’s Cheesy Bacon McFlavour Fries have gone missing… and surfaced in Canada. Golden fries loaded with a creamy double cheddar cheese sauce and hickory-smoked bacon. Rich, indulgent, and easy to lose track of. Grab them before they’re “disparues”. Garlic & Black Pepper Chicken McNuggets® - Last seen in Japan, these McNuggets have made their way to Canada. Crispy Chicken McNuggets with a garlic and black pepper breading, built for dipping. Punchy, savoury, and gone before you know it. Frozen Treats: Stroopwafel McFlurry® – Missing from the Netherlands, now somehow spotted in Canada. Creamy vanilla soft serve swirled with caramel flavoured cinnamon waffle cone pieces and caramel sauce. Sweet, smooth, with a perfect crunch… enjoy it while it’s here. Sauces & Dips: Truffle Flavoured Mayo-Style Sauce -Sweden’s Truffle Flavoured Mayo-Style Sauce has suspiciously made its way here. Creamy mayo-style sauce with a hint of truffle flavour. A little indulgent, a little unexpected. Don’t miss it. Black Garlic Sauce - Japan’s Black Garlic Sauce has mysteriously surfaced in Canada. Deep, umami flavour with a bold garlic hit. Not your average dip. Pair it with your Garlic & Black Pepper Chicken McNuggets before it slips away. The World Menu Heist is available for a limited time only at participating restaurants across Canada. Get your hands on these coveted global flavours before they’re gone. Menu items sold in Canada may vary from the local country versions.

A&W's Burgers to Beat MS Day returns on August 20th, 2026, marking 18 years of supporting Canadians affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). On this day, Canadians are invited to visit any local A&W across Canada, where $2 from every Teen Burger sold goes to MS Canada to support the lives and futures of Canadians affected by MS. Canadians can participate in the fight against MS by ordering a Teen Burger on August 20th, by ordering for dine-in, take-out, drive-thru or delivery! Group pre-orders for family gatherings or team lunches can be easily placed through this form. Canadians Supporting CanadiansAs a country with one of the highest rates of MS in the world, Burgers to Beat MS returns every year to support a cause close to home for many Canadians. On average, 12 Canadians are diagnosed every day; that's a diagnosis every two hours. MS not only affects the person diagnosed, but also their family, friends, and community. As Canada's Original Burger Chain, A&W is proud to partner with MS Canada to create a meaningful impact in our communities and deliver real support and positive change for Canadians affected by MS. PWHL Superstar Joins Forces To Beat MS This year, A&W and MS Canada are excited to welcome Olympic gold medalist and PWHL Vancouver Goldeneyes goaltender Kristen Campbell as an official media spokesperson for Burgers to Beat MS. As one of Canada's most celebrated athletes today, Kristen brings a powerful personal connection to the cause, having watched her mother, Janet Campbell, navigate life with multiple sclerosis for twenty-seven years. Driven by the mutual passion to help foster a brighter future for the MS community, Kristen is proud to champion this vital fundraiser in partnership with A&W, raising critical awareness and rallying Canadians to support programs and life-changing research for families affected by MS. "My mom, Janet, is my biggest role model. The fact that her MS diagnosis has never stopped her from living a full, happy life shows just how far research and treatments have progressed," says Kristen Campbell. "She has been my absolute anchor throughout my hockey career, always insisting on being in the stands for every practice and game, no matter what symptoms she's facing. That's why championing Burgers to Beat MS with A&W means so much to me. It's an opportunity to rally Canadians behind a disease that affects every family differently, and a way to honour my mom for everything she's given me." Since starting the partnership in 2008 with MS Canada, A&W Canada has raised more than $23 million in support of the MS community through Burgers to Beat MS. Funds raised go toward support programs like the MS Knowledge Network and peer support. It also helps drive world-class MS research focused on understanding the disease better, halting its progression, developing new treatments and early detection aimed at preventing MS for future generations. "With someone newly diagnosed approximately every two hours, MS touches families and communities from coast to coast," says Dr. Pamela Valentine, President and CEO of MS Canada. "For nearly two decades, Burgers to Beat MS has had a remarkable impact on the lives of Canadians affected by MS. Deeply committed partners like A&W help us expand essential support and wellness programs, and advance breakthroughs in research that are changing how the world understands and treats the disease today, restore previously lost function, and prevent MS tomorrow." While there are many ways to support a cause like MS, Burgers to Beat MS might just be the easiest and most delicious way to do some good. "Burgers to Beat MS started as a grassroots initiative by one of our franchisees, but through the support of our guests and franchisees, this day has become a beautiful symbol of Canadians helping Canadians," says Susan Senecal, CEO and President of A&W Canada. "Over the 18 years of partnership, our franchisees and Canadians have shown us how coming together over a meal can make a massive difference. We are so thankful for the support that allows us to make a difference in our own communities. We look forward to welcoming everyone on August 20th who's hungry to support a great cause!" Starting today, Canadians can also donate to MS Canada by rounding up their A&W bill, donating in restaurants, through the A&W App, online at BurgersToBeatMS.ca, or by adding a donation when ordering on UberEats, SkipTheDishes and DoorDash.