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Dyana Lavallee stares at a copy of a photograph on display to the public at the Hudson's Bay Company Archives in Winnipeg. 

The Metis woman quickly recognizes it as the same one her grandmother had years ago. 

"This is my family," she said referring to the figures in the picture. "I'm actually shaking a bit."

It's not the first time Lavallee has visited the archives, but it is the first time she's seen that photo among the thousands of historical documents that are housed at the Archives of Manitoba. 

Winnipeg police are asking witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday night.

The collision happened around 10:30 p.m. on May 3 near the intersection of McPhillips Street and Notre Dame Avenue.

The Winnipeg Police Service says the Traffic Division is continuing to investigate and is looking for anyone with information, including security camera footage from the area or dash camera footage.

At this time, police have not released further details about the vehicle involved.

10 Classical Music Picks to Add Sizzle to Your Cinco de Mayo 

Cinco de Mayo is here — and while many celebrate with tacos and tequila, why not turn up the volume on your cultural appreciation with a classical twist? This May 5, we're bringing you ten classical works that add heat, heart, and a whole lot of rhythm to your day. From mariachi-infused masterpieces to bold orchestral dances, these pieces are perfect for your Cinco de Mayo playlist. ¡Vamos! 

Winnipeg fire crews were kept busy Sunday battling two separate grass fires, just minutes apart. 

The first fire broke out just after 8 a.m. in the 300 block of McPhillips Street. Firefighters used specialized equipment, including the WFPS Bison, to put out the fire. It took firefighters about 45 minutes to get the blaze under control. 

May 5 marks Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People.

The day serves as a way to remind people about the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people across the country.

To help commemorate the day, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and the First Nation Family Advocate's office have planned a memorial walk and ceremony. 

Winnipeg police are asking for the public's assistance in solving the city's latest homicide. 

On Sunday, May 4, at around 1:45 a.m., officers were called to the 500 block of Waterfront Drive for the report of a stabbing. 

When they arrived, they located a man suffering from stab wounds. Officers applied chest seals while they waited for paramedics to arrive. 

The victim, who has been identified as 43-year-old Kerry Eastman, was transported to hospital in critical condition, where he later died of his injuries. 

When you step into the latest exhibit at Video Pool in the Exchange District, you are immediately wrapped in a euphoric delirium of dance sounds and pulsating lights. Archival footage of queer dance spaces in Chicago and New York flow around you, and you cannot help but be swept up in the energy. 

This week on Classic 107, we’re unwrapping a very special birthday present—except it’s for you, not Brahms. To mark Johannes Brahms’ birthday on May 7, we’re devoting our 1 p.m. feature hour from May 5 to 9 to some of his finest chamber works with piano. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the master of romantic intensity, warm textures, and those deliciously rich harmonies.

On March 28, the Analekta record label unveiled a stunning two-volume set featuring the complete violin concertos of Johann Sebastian Bach.

A swim program in a Winnipeg school is making sure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the water. 

Through Gordon Bell's inclusive Aquatics Program, eight students in Grades 7 to 12 with complex needs can participate in swimming and other water activities at Seven Oaks Pool.