Spring temperatures this weekend but snow possible by Monday

Southern Manitoba is getting a spring preview this weekend, with sunshine and mild temperatures expected through Saturday — but rain, wind and even a touch of snow could return by Sunday night. 

Stephen Berg, meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, says the warm-up is thanks to a front that moved in from the west. 

Baroque festival reaches spiritual heights with Haydn’s The Seven Last Words of Christ 

The Winnipeg Baroque Festival has been serving up a feast of musical treasures since March 30, and this Palm Sunday, audiences can expect one of its most profound offerings yet. At 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir and the Winnipeg Singers will come together at St.

WBF shares new takes on old mysteries and beloved favourites

The Winnipeg Baroque Festival will feature its first-ever transatlantic collaboration in 2025 in two distinct concerts at Canadian Mennonite University’s Laudamus Auditorium. 

Local violin stalwart Karl Stobbe has joined forces with Berlin-based pianist Benjamin Moser to present The Goldberg Variations Plus and A New Take on an Old Mystery on April 14 and 16, respectively.  

More Canadian content: Goldeyes trade for slugging first baseman Warkentin

The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the acquisition and signing Thursday of Canadian first baseman Matthew Warkentin.

Warkentin was obtained from the Frontier League’s Ottawa Titans in exchange for a player to be named later.

The 28-year-old is a native of Windsor, Ontario and becomes the sixth Canadian on the Goldeyes’ roster, joining right-handed pitchers Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alberta), Trevor Brigden (North York, Ontario), Tylor Jans (St. Albert, Alberta), Landon Leach (Toronto, Ontario) and Will Sierra (Montréal, Québec).

Jets blank Stars as Hellebuyck sets franchise record with 45th win

It was another shutout for the Winnipeg Jets as they downed the Dallas Stars Thursday evening. 

Connor Hellebuyck saved 25 shots, recording his 45th win of the season to set a franchise record. It was also his eighth shutout this season. 

Kyle Connor scored two goals, while Morgan Barron and Nino Niederreiter both added one each. 

The first goal came with just over a minute before the end of the first period. Niederreiter managed to get the goal in with assists from Josh Morrissey and Adam Lowry.

Children’s Hospital Spring Book Market celebrates 65 years of helping sick and injured kids

The Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba is adding an extra chapter to its annual spring book market this year as it celebrates 65 years of supporting sick and injured kids at Winnipeg's Children's Hospital.

The Children's Hospital Book Market was first started in 1961 and is now officially the longest-running volunteer-organized event in support of the foundation. 

Rural roads rise to the top as CAA's Worst Roads Campaign voting closes today

CAA Manitoba's Worst Roads campaign is quickly coming to a close.

Manitobans have until the end of today to vote for the province's most notorious roadway. 

Ewald Friesen is the Manager of government and community relations for CAA Manitoba. He says one trend they're noticing is that more and more rural roads are making the top of the list. 

Sinatra but fabulous: Soul Bear steps into Old Blue Eyes' shoes for WJO tribute 

Chairman of the Board. Old Blue Eyes. The Sultan of Swing. The Voice. 

Whatever nickname you choose, Frank Sinatra remains one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. Beyond his unmistakable style and mystique, Sinatra was a musical genius whose flawless one-take studio recordings earned him the affectionate moniker “One Take Charlie.” 

Manitoba government adopts, fixes torn Canadian flag from football team

The large Canadian flag that was recently draped on the front of the Manitoba legislature is being repaired for a second time and is being adopted by the Manitoba government.

The nine-by-18-metre flag was property of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers football team and was brought out onto the field for the national anthem before each home game.

The provincial government borrowed it in early March and had it hung above the legislature's main entrance as a symbol of the resistance to tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump.