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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday that Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, as long as the Palestinian Authority holds elections next year.

"Preserving a two-state solution means standing with all people who choose peace over violence or terrorism. And it means honouring their innate desire for peaceful coexistence," Carney told reporters on Parliament Hill.

He said Ottawa intends to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September.

With the long weekend coming up, Canadian Blood Services is inviting people to donate blood before going out to the lake. 

"The need for blood really rises in the summer, especially right now," says Brett Lawrence, the Community Development Manager with Canadian Blood Services. "We're calling for O-negative donors to come out. The special thing about O-negative blood is it can be given to any other blood type. It's also called the universal donor."

Global rhythms meet prairie beats: Space Between IV comes to Winnipeg 

U of M to host national percussion gathering Aug. 8–10 

The Winnipeg Jets announced on Wednesday that they have agreed to terms with defenceman Dylan Samberg on a three-year contract.

The deal follows Samberg's career year with six goals and 20 points in 2024-25 with Winnipeg in 60 games. He suited up for all 13 playoff games, registering three assists.

The Minnesota native led the team and was tied for sixth in the NHL in plus/minus with a +34. 

A new 3,000-square-foot accessible spray pad opened along with other features at the Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre.

“Spaces like the new spray pad at Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre bring people together and help build stronger, healthier communities,” said the Honourable Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons in a news release. “We’re proud to celebrate this vibrant new addition to the neighbourhood that families can enjoy for years to come.”

Legacy in Harmony: Fundraiser Launched to Honour Cellist Christian Elliott
Posthumous album to celebrate Elliott’s artistry while raising awareness for ME/CFS research

A Winnipeg golf course is celebrating a huge milestone.

An anniversary to celebrate The Windsor Park Golf Course took place on Wednesday morning, marking 100 years since it first opened.

"Windsor Park Golf Course shows what’s possible when we invest with future generations in mind,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham in a news release. "A century later, it remains a popular destination for local golfers and skiers, and a reminder to keep building a city that stands the test of time."

Media from across Manitoba gathered today at The Leaf, for a preview of what to expect at Folklorama this year.

Folklorama is an annual celebration of Winnipeg's diversity and multiculturalism. The celebration of cultures is happening over two weeks in August. 

"I like to describe Folklorama as a world tour at home. Folklorama is a multicultural festival that happens every year in Winnipeg," said Bisman Randhawa, a Youth Ambassador General for Folklorama.

Not only did the Winnipeg Jets finish the 2024-25 regular season at the top of the standings, but the team has won an award for something off the ice.

This week is the NHL Club Business Meetings, where over 1,300 representatives from the NHL’s 32 teams and League offices are in Seattle.

The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (39-32) defeated the Winnipeg Goldeyes (27-42) Tuesday evening at Blue Cross Park by a score of 4-2.
 
After three and a half innings of scoreless baseball, Keshawn Lynch and Matthew Warkentin reached on singles before Roby Enríquez ripped a two-run double off the centre field wall to give Winnipeg a 2-0 lead.