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The Experimental Aircraft Association is remembering one of its members following a weekend plane crash near Oakbank.

In a post on EAA Winnipeg Chapter 63's Facebook, the group say that the pilot, Peter Toth, was one of their most active members. 

"Peter Toth loved working on our Emeraude and his Challenger II, and more recently flying his Challenger."

A firefighter is recovering after suffering a minor injury while battling a blaze Monday evening. 

The fire broke out just before 8 p.m. in a vacant house in the 800 block of Pritchard Avenue. 

Heavy smoke and flames were pouring from the house when crews arrived. 

It took about 15 minutes for firefighters to get the blaze under control.

The injured firefighter was assessed by paramedics at the scene and did not require a trip to the hospital. 

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Reproductive health advocates say the federal government's failure to commit to funding pharmacare in all provinces and territories is leaving people with a lot of uncertainty, and could create inequality across the country.

"It's really disappointing, honestly," said Liz Thompson, advocacy lead for Cover Contraception.

"It seems like they don't really know what they're going to do."

The pace of auto theft is dropping in Canada thanks to collective efforts to crack down on thieves, says an industry group focused on insurance fraud and crime.

Équité Association said in a report released Monday that the number of vehicles reported stolen nationally dropped 19.1 per cent in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

Just over 23,000 vehicles were reported stolen in the first six months of the year in Canada, the report said.

Developers have been chosen to build affordable housing on five City-owned properties.

Through the Housing Accelerator Fund's Land Enhancement Office, five sites were made available for sale or lease. Through direct engagement with a current leaseholder, 545 Watt Street was also made available.

Manitoba’s Summer Band Camps Strike a Chord with Young Musicians 
Presented by the Manitoba Band Association, camps offer music, mentorship and community across the province 

A portion of Kenaston Boulevard is moving very slowly on Monday.

Road paving between Corydon Avenue to Grant Avenue is leading to southbound lane closures.

Motorists can expect significant delays travelling south on Kenaston and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

David Korevaar’s Beethoven Journey: A Monumental Cycle with Heart, Intellect—and a Bit of Mozart 

An air quality warning is once again in effect for almost all of Manitoba, including the city of Winnipeg.

Environment Canada says that smoke is expected to cause very poor air quality and reduced visibility in some areas.

The warning stretches from Winnipeg all the way up to Lynn Lake. 

🎶 Rediscovering Sir Charles Villiers Stanford: A Symphonic Week at 1 PM (July 28 – Aug 1)

Why We’re Listening

From Monday through Friday, every day at 1 PM, we’re dedicating a full hour to Sir Charles Villiers Stanford’s symphonies. These works remain unjustly rare in concert halls and on airwaves—this week offers a chance to experience five of his orchestral masterpieces.