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Manitobans are once again being encouraged to use lemonade to pour out support for those affected by cancer. 

CancerCare Manitoba Foundation’s  “Lemonade Stands for Hope” campaign is back for another summer to help do exactly that. 

May is Asian Heritage Month—a time to celebrate the rich cultural contributions of Asian communities across Canada and beyond. In honour of this occasion, Classic 107 will spotlight works by prominent Asian composers during the 1 PM hour from May 12 to 16. This special programming offers listeners a chance to experience the diverse musical voices that have shaped classical music across Asia. 

A grass fire near Oak Hammock Marsh is now under control. 

A lightning strike caused a massive blaze to break out late Sunday afternoon just steps away from the popular destination. 

"Thank you to everyone who reached out about the fire, offering help. Although it started near the Centre, it did move away," said Oak Hammock Marsh in a post on Facebook. "Big shout-out to all the amazing firefighters out there right now."

The city of Winnipeg is offering ways for people, especially those experiencing homelessness, a way to cool off during the extreme heat to start the week. 

There is a heat warning in effect for the city of Winnipeg and southern Manitoba as daytime highs will be in the low to mid-thirties and overnight lows may only drop to 16 degrees, lasting until Wednesday.

The city is sharing four water tanks to give residents access to clean drinking water. They are located at: 

Several grass fires have kept Winnipeg fire crews busy Monday morning. 

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to three grass fires in different areas of the city, including Whittier Park, the 2900 block of McPhillips Street and the 1100 block of Logan Avenue. 

Crews were able to contain and extinguish the fires quickly. However, they are reminding Winnipeggers that a fire ban remains in effect for the city of Winnipeg. 

A unique blend of science and art is on display right now at the 210 Gallery in the Exchange District. Exploring the ELA is a painter’s rendering of the IISD – Experimental Lakes Area near Kenora, where vital ecological research takes place.  

The painter in question is Gilbert Plains-area artist Audrey Lute, who travelled across Manitoba to the ELA twice last year as part of a residency to capture the research in her trademark landscape format. 

10 classical pieces to celebrate Manitoba Day in style. 

Cue the fanfare (maybe with a fiddle flourish or a bit of bassoon drama): it’s Manitoba Day! Every May 12, we mark the day in 1870 when the Manitoba Act received royal assent, paving the way for the province to join Confederation. That makes us the keystone province in more ways than one—geographically central, culturally rich, and musically vibrant. 

The Manitoba Choral Association has announced that Karla Ferguson will be its new executive director.  

A controversial goal early in the third period proved to be the turning point Sunday afternoon as the Dallas Stars defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5–2 in Game 3 of their second-round series.

With the score tied 2–2, Dallas defenceman Alexander Petrovic appeared to direct the puck into the net with a kicking motion just 3:51 into the period.

The federal government expects to spend about $7 million this fiscal year to store and maintain four custom-made, portable hospitals that cost taxpayers more than $200 million to buy — facilities meant to bolster overwhelmed hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic that were barely used.

Early on in the pandemic, as the federal government moved at breakneck speed to respond to a global health crisis, it issued rush orders for these Mobile Health Units.