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The article informs New Flyer, a Winnipeg-based bus manufacturer, has secured a new five-year contract with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) for the supply of 186 battery-electric buses, with an option for the TTC to purchase an additional 435 units. The deal aligns with New Flyer's focus on zero-emission buses and expands upon their existing contracts with the TTC and other Ontario agencies to provide electric and hybrid buses in the region.

The article reports that the Capital Region, Manitoba experiences mental health care crisis. It states that the demand for the mental health services provided by Capital Area Human Services District (CAHSD) have increased after the Hurricane Katrina incident. CAHSD district executive director Jan Kasofsky said that the conditions of the patients tend to become more serious. Moreover, the district has received twice as many discharges from other state-paid and acute-unit hospital beds in 2008.

The article offers information on the five most expensive homes sold in the Capital Region in Manitoba in 2007. These include, a $3 million worth house with 8,419 square feet living space, a $2.6 million with 7,941 square feet, and a $2.5 million with 5,131 square feet living space. Moreover, Multiple Listing Service of the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors noted that there were seven houses sold in the metro area for more than $1.75 million.

The article reports on the recognition of five Capital Region high schools in the annual ranking of "U.S. News & World Report" for the country's best high schools. Baton Rouge High and University High was awarded silver medals, while McKinley Senior High, Holden High and West Feliciana High were given bronze medals.

The article reports on the snowfall in the Capital Region in December 2008. It is said that an estimated three inches of snow fell in the Capital region on December 11, 2008. The amount of snowfall is said to be the areas first measurable snow since February 1998. Also, due to winter weather conditions, several roads, schools and businesses were closed.

The article focuses on the tax credits on infrastructure projects like film studios. It notes that several majority of the projects in Capital Region, Manitoba are only on papers and are uncertain if they can qualify for the credits. Moreover, states officials are trying to help project developers to make them eligible for maximum dollars under the lucrative program. It also presents the status of Capital Region film Studios including Armada Studio, Hooperwood Studios, and Celtic Media Center.

The article reports on the virtual international business incubator concept developed by the Business Incubator Association of New York for the Winnipeg Region. Gerald Shaye, director of international business development, is calling all concerned individuals to help foreign companies to enter into the region for investment.