The amount you are asked to tip for anything from a coffee, a trip to the mechanic, or a fast food meal is on the rise in Canada. CBC Marketplace has looked into tipping and how much of your tip actually makes it into the hands of the person you intend it for.

We check in to find out what kind of deals some Winnipeggers will be hoping to snatch up for this Black Friday weekend.

We're going to try to shed some light on these so-called deals that are promised every Black Friday.

Lam An is an assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of Winnipeg.

She left the hope of a high school diploma behind and dropped out to work at the South Beach Casino. School just wasn't sticking after life's traumas resulted in mental health challenges. So what is it about Red River Polytech that has this now 24 year old woman not only back in class but making the daily drive to get here from Brokenhead? Her story on the podcast today.

Also: Grab a hammer and some drywall because we're gonna be talking about all things skilled trades. A chat with three aspiring skilled laborers from RRC Polytech. Discover why they chose to pursue trades, their experiences in training, and their visions for the future of skilled labor in our province.

The business community is bracing after U-S president-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap a 25% tarrif on all Canadian goods entering the states. Premier Wab Kinew says Trump's trade tariffs would send Manitoba into a recession: but one local entrepreneur thinks it may not be all that bad ...we'll have that conversation on the podcast.

As crime rates rise, police are being called on more to offer safety. We hear from one community leader who is calling on the Winnipeg Police Service to make changes to the way they do their jobs. We'll sit down with former Grand Chief, Sheila North, to talk about the role of technology in policing.

Donald Trump threatens 25% tariff on products from Canada and Mexico. The President and CEO of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is here to talk about the impact these tariffs could have on Manitoba Businesses?

Also on the podcast today: Have you ever come home in the middle of a snow storm, and you see your neighbour clearing your front walkway? A Winnipegger has coined a term for that. It's B-N-E ... we'll tell you what that means.

Almost three years ago the Patel family froze to death just metres from the US border. Now two men have been convicted of human smuggling in an American court. We'll hear what happened in the courtroom.

The city of Winnipeg might be in some big financial trouble. Last week, city council shared that its rainy day fund had been drained, putting the city in uncharted territories. We spoke with, Councilor Jeff Bowaty, the finance committee chair about how this happened and what needs to happen to fix the issue.

A local charity is celebrating a major milestone. And while there's lots to celebrate, they say they can't help but feel bittersweet about it. We'll speak with Warm Boots, Warm Hearts to learn why.

The Prime Minister has announced a GST holiday for two months on some goods and services. What that means for consumers and retailers. We hear from Shaun Jeffrey, executive director of Manitoba restaurant and food services association.

The Federal government's recent decision to cut international student spots in Canada is causing some anxiety. As part of CBC Manitoba's Communities in Focus series, CBC's Jim Agapito talks to international students at RRC Polytech to hear how this affects their future.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada and a local family have joined forces to protect a piece of land here in Manitoba. We'll find out what that means.

Chad Posthumus, captain of the Winnipeg Sea Bears, died Wednesday, less than two weeks after suffering a brain aneurysm. Basketball Manitoba's Adam Wedlake has known Posthumus since he was a child and spoke with CBC host Marcy Markusa about how he's remembering him.

Many celebrities, journalists and politicians are moving from X to Bluesky. We'll examine what's driving users off Musk's social media platform.

Australian government is pushing to ban social media for kids, but one expert says it's a bad idea and not something Canadian govts should consider anytime soon

All over Manitoba...there are houses that hold fond childhood memories that live there long after you have grown up and moved away. We have a lovely story about CBC host Trevor Dineen who cold knocked on the door of a home in St. James to see if his beloved clubhouse still existed under the stairs.