Saying goodbye to the Cre8ery Gallery
“Do you know what my favourite part is?” says Jordan Miller.
Even amidst the sadness of losing favourite parts and from behind the mask she must wear to protect herself as an immuno-compromised person, the artist’s eyes light up as she recounts it.
Manitoba invests $2M to expand RCMP communications centre to improve rural emergency response
With violent crime on the rise in rural Manitoba, the province is investing $2 million into its Operational Communications Centre to boost public safety.
The funding will allow officers to respond to crimes and critical incidents in a more timely fashion.
"This investment of $2 million will help ensure our officers have the resources they need to respond to emergencies in the moments when it matters most to Manitobans," said Justice Minister Matt Wiebe.
Cooking fire damages Fort Garry home
A cooking fire late Wednesday afternoon caused significant damage to a Fort Garry home.
Just before 6 p.m., fire crews were called to a single-family bungalow in the 800 block of Lyon Street near Oakenwald Avenue.
When they arrived, they found smoke pouring from the home. They attacked the fire from inside the home and got it under control within 20 minutes.
Everyone inside the home was able to evacuate before firefighters arrived.
One person was assessed at the scene but did not require a trip to the hospital.
In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects
Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to speed up the review process to greenlight major national energy projects.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made a one-project, one-review promise at a campaign stop in northwest British Columbia on Monday. Both parties are trying to convince Canadians they can ditch Canada's reputation as a place where big projects take far too long to get built.
Architecture & Design Film Festival screens innovation, sparks conversation
We may not think about the designs that help us make things easier in our day-to-day lives, but there’s nothing like art to illuminate the elements we don’t pay full attention to.
The Architecture & Design Film Festival is officially underway in the city of Winnipeg. Over the course of four days, it will showcase movies that highlight the importance of design in our lives from urban planning to graphics to architecture and everything in between.
Missing 14-year-old believed to be in Winnipeg
Headingley RCMP are searching for a missing youth who is believed to be in Winnipeg.
Brooke Kenny was last heard from on April 5. The 14-year-old has been in contact with their caregiver through online messaging, but officers have not been able to locate Kenny despite efforts.
Headingley and Stonewall RCMP along with assistance from the Winnipeg Police Service are concerned for her wellbeing.
All-Canadian cast brings new meaning to iconic opera
One of the most beloved classics in the operatic canon has officially taken the stage at the Centennial Concert Hall.
Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème has dazzled audiences all over the world for over a century, and this production presented by Manitoba Opera is no exception with an all-Canadian cast in the leading roles.
Manitoba invests $5M to revitalize Downtown YMCA-YWCA
The province is investing millions of dollars in a downtown fitness facility.
Premier Wab Kinew announced Tuesday that they will spend $5 million to support the Downtown YMCA-YWCA.
"The Downtown Y is an important hub for downtown Winnipeg, serving families for more than 100 years," said Kinew. "Our government is proud to support this campaign to help them offer the recreation opportunities, youth and community programs, and child care that help keep our downtown vibrant for years to come."
Winnipeg Jets prospect Chaz Lucius retires at 21 due to medical condition
Winnipeg Jets prospect and first-round draft choice of the Winnipeg Jets in 2021 is retiring at just 21 years old.
Chaz Lucius announced on Tuesday, saying he was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a hereditary disorder that affects the connective tissue that stabilizes and supports the joints and organs throughout the body.
Bed, Bach and Beyond: Canzona’s Bold Fusion of Baroque and Modern Music
The Winnipeg Baroque Festival continues to offer exceptional concerts for music lovers, and this Saturday, April 12th, at 7:30 pm, Canzona will take the stage at the Desautels Concert Hall for their highly anticipated performance, Bed, Bath and Beyond.