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It all began as a group of musicians at the Winnipeg Belgian Club in 1975, sharing the swinging sounds of big band. They dubbed themselves the Executive Orchestra, and over time, the group added the sounds of rock and roll to the swing music of the 40’s and 50’s and even added a vocalist. 

Fast forward five decades, and the Executive Big Band (as they are now known) are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a special evening of music at the Park Theatre in South Osborne.  

A City of Winnipeg employee is facing charges in connection to a crash that left a pedestrian with serious injuries. 

On March 15, a 25-year-old woman was attempting to cross at Osborne Street and Mulvey Avenue when she was struck by a white van.

The vehicle continued driving down Osborne and a passerby who noticed the injured woman, called for help.

The victim suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized for some time as a result.

An investigation identified the vehicle involved as a Ford Transit panel van registered to the City of Winnipeg.

If you’ve been hearing a bit more harpsichord than usual on your morning commute—or suddenly feel the urge to wear lace cuffs and take up the viola d’amore—it’s probably because the Winnipeg Baroque Festival is in full swing! And here at Classic 107, we’re diving deep into the powdered-wig world of one of the Baroque era’s boldest musical personalities: Francesco Maria Veracini.

Tyler J. Ashton, originally from Port Coquitlam, B.C., made a stop in Winnipeg Monday morning on his way to cycle across Canada for a good cause. 

"I started on March 1 on mile marker zero on Vancouver Island, right next to the Terry Fox statue," says Ashton. "It was kind of an ode to him. We came from the same hometown. The ride has been good."

Ashton pulled into Winnipeg this past weekend and made a stop at the CHVN studio to share why he is cycling at the end of winter into the early spring, with many days below freezing across the prairies. 

If you find yourself in the Exchange District in downtown Winnipeg, longing for a view of the light outside of the city, the 210 Gallery on Princess Street is the place to visit for the month of April.  

It's an exciting day for camping enthusiasts across Manitoba as the province's campground reservation site officially opens for the season.

As in previous years, reservations will be staggered over five days to accommodate the high demand and make it easier for Manitobans to book their favourite campground. 

Starting at 7 a.m. today, the province will take reservations for all cabins, yurts, and group-use areas.

The schedule for the rest of the week is as follows:

Two people are recovering after an altercation turned violent Friday afternoon. 

Just after 3 p.m. on Friday, Winnipeg police say two separate groups were involved in an argument that eventually escalated to a point where a 19-year-old man and a 30-year-old man pulled out weapons and began assaulting one another. 

With just three weeks to go until election day, Canada's federal party leaders are back on the road today.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is expected to make an announcement in Toronto today following weekend campaign stops on the East Coast, where he announced plans to impose national rent control and to get every Canadian access to a family doctor in the next five years.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is wrapping up a campaign sweep on the West Coast today before flying to Edmonton for a rally.

Protesters rallied in several cities across the country on Sunday to demonstrate against Donald Trump's threats to Canadian sovereignty, as backlash to an American president who appears bent on upending the global order gains momentum.

Despite softer-than-expected tariffs against Canada last week and a more cordial tone from the White House over the past week, the echo from Trump's repeated remarks about making Canada the 51st state continues to ring in Canadians' ears.

Hundreds of people gathered at the Manitoba Legislature Sunday afternoon to rally for Canada.

"We love Canada," said Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew at the Rally. "We will always be the true north, strong and free, and we will never be the 51st state."

People donned red and white with painted maple leaves on their faces as the legislature transformed into a place for fun and celebration.

The rally featured food trucks, face painting, street hockey, bouncy castles, an obstacle course and musical performances by Fred Penner, DJ Mama Cutsworth and others.