More than a game: Goldeyes bring big league joy to a small Arctic town

The Winnipeg Goldeyes have gone above and beyond to bring the love of baseball to kids in remote areas this year. 

"This professional baseball team just hosted a camp more than 1,400 km away from their stadium," said the American Association on Instagram. "What's even crazier is where the camp was hosted."

The Winnipeg Goldeyes are the only Canadian team in the American Association of Professional Baseball. 

Over 800 without power in Waverley Heights

Over 800 Winnipeggers are without power due to a power outage in Waverley Heights. 

Several intersections in the area have been affected since shortly after 3:30 p.m.

"Several intersections affected in the Waverley Heights area. Treat blank/flashing intersections as an all-way stop before proceeding into the intersection," Winnipeg TMC posted on X

Winnipeg Jets announce pre-season schedule

In less than three months, NHL hockey will be back at Canada Life Centre. 

On Thursday, the reigning Presidents' Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets released the 2025 pre-season schedule. 

The six games kick off on home ice against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, September 21 at 4 p.m., followed by the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, September 23 at 7 p.m.

Keeping kids safe day and night: Rossbrook House begins 24/7 summer schedule Friday

365 days a year, Rossbrook House opens the doors to provide a safe place for children and youth, and for the next two months, the hours will be extended. 

On June 27, Rossbrook House kicks off 24-hour summer programming. "We have staff continually coming in that are able to ensure that kids have what they need,it could be a meal, snacks or hygiene items. It could be just there to have fun with their friends," Patty Mainville, Executive Director said.

Young Lungs Dance Exchange celebrates 20 years

The Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain will be hosting a celebration of innovative movement and music this week as the Young Lungs Dance Exchange celebrates twenty years of artistic exploration. In celebration of those twenty years, twenty artists from a wide variety of disciplines and experiences with the exchange will be presenting a wide range of works over the course of four days. 

Hockey Hall of Fame Bound: Two Winnipeg legends honoured

Two Winnipeggers will soon be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November.

Three-time Stanley Cup winner, Duncan Keith, along with gold medal Olympian, Jennifer Botterill are two of the eight in the 2025 induction class. 

"Wow! Thank you for this incredible honour!" Botterill said on social media. "Thank you to the Hockey Hall of Fame and the HHOF selection committee. I am filled with gratitude! From the moment I received the call yesterday to the kind messages and warm congratulations that have followed, I’ve been truly overwhelmed by the love and support."

New 26-bed transitional care unit open in North End

A brand new 26-bed transitional care unit in the North End is now open at Holy Family Home. 

Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara said in a news release. “This new unit will provide high-quality, appropriate level of care to seniors who have left the hospital and are awaiting admission into a personal care home.”