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Windsor Park is home to a new fire-paramedic station. 

The new facility, located in the heart of the community at 1083 Autumnwood Drive, opened on Wednesday and as of last night, will now have crews rotating through there 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The new station will house a hazardous materials response team and a rescue team, an engine and crew, an ambulance and paramedics and a fire investigator.

The new station was built on the same site as the old station, but is much larger, offering more bay space to fit more crews.

Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are set to hear a verdict today in the joint trial over their roles in the mass protest against pandemic health measures that rolled into Ottawa more than three years ago.

Lich and Barber were both charged with mischief, intimidation and counselling others to break the law in relation to their roles in the 2022 protest that drew thousands of demonstrators to Ottawa for three weeks.

Their trial wrapped up in September after hearing 45 days of evidence and legal arguments.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.

A fact sheet from Trump's office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as CUSMA, will not face tariffs, while those outside the deal will see a 10 per cent tariff.

Canada was left off a lengthy list Trump unveiled this afternoon showing the tariff levels most other countries will face starting Thursday.

The Manitoba government is promising $150 million for the agricultural sector to help handle tariffs imposed by the United States and China.

The province says it will provide $10 million in additional matching funds for the AgriStability program, as well as $140.8 million for business risk management programs such as AgriInsurance and AgriInvest.

Premier Wab Kinew says some of the money is being used to align with federal government changes in the cap and threshold on aid.

Several intersections in Sargent Park are without power Wednesday afternoon. 

The affected area includes Century Street and Sargent Avenue. 

Traffic signals are working and the power has been restored following a power outage that left 3,430 customers without power on Wednesday morning. 

A 23-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a string of break-ins that amounted to over $12,000 in stolen property and around $60,000 in damages.

The robberies took place between March 13 and 31 and included two house break-ins, 10 detached garage break-ins and an arson to one of the garages. 

Winnipeg police say the break-ins mostly took place in Elmwood, with the suspect lighting fire to one of the garages, destroying the garage, along with a 2023 Hyundai Tucson and various items, resulting in a total loss of approximately $60,000.

Manitobans have an extra incentive to check out provincial parks this year.

The province announced in Budget 2025 that it would offer free entry to all provincial parks for the year. 

"As Canadians explore closer to home, we hope everyone will get out and enjoy our beautiful parks and take in all they have to offer. Whether you love to hike, canoe or just want to relax surrounded by nature, we encourage all Manitobans to visit our provincial parks, as no vehicle permit is required," said Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes.

Since March 30, Winnipeg has been alive with the sounds of Baroque music, thanks to the Winnipeg Baroque Festival. Among its many offerings, a particularly special concert this Sunday, April 6, will explore how early music remains deeply relevant today. Polyphony Meets the Prairies, presented by Dead of Winter, will take place at 3 p.m.

With so many year-end concerts taking place at the University of Manitoba over the next couple of weeks, it seems logical that ensembles would combine forces to create memorable musical and learning experiences. Such is the case for the University of Manitoba Singers and Wind Ensemble, who will pitch in on each other’s concerts over the next few days.