CLASSIC 107'S ALBUM OF THE MONTH: "Electric Fields"
With days stretching out longer and longer in June, Classic 107’s Album of the Month stretches across days, years, and centuries to connect the present to the medieval.
Dolls made by Winnipeg woman bring smiles to children evacuated by wildfires
As wildfires force families from their homes in northern Manitoba, a Winnipeg woman is using her knitting skills to bring a little joy and comfort to displaced families.
Kim Michalski enjoys knitting and recently knitted 13 Izzy dolls.
Canadian pianist breaks ground at international Cliburn piano competition
Campbell River pianist makes history at Cliburn International Piano Competition
Carter Johnson becomes first Canadian finalist in legendary contest’s 62-year history
Tonight in Fort Worth, Texas, the final round of one of the world’s most prestigious classical music competitions begins—and for the first time in its 62-year history, a Canadian is in the running for the top prize.
Cougars blank Goldeyes in series opener
The Winnipeg Goldeyes (10–13) were shut out 5–0 by the Kane County Cougars (10–12) Tuesday evening at Blue Cross Park, dropping the opening game of the three-game series.
Kane County opened the scoring in the fourth inning on a wild pitch by Winnipeg starter Luke Boyd that brought Armond Upshaw home. Despite the run, Boyd (0–2) turned in a quality start in his home debut, allowing just one hit and one earned run over six innings, walking two and striking out five.
Thick smoke, flames engulf West End block as fire damages 3 homes
Three homes sustained significant damage Tuesday afternoon after a fire in the city's West End.
The blaze broke out around 1:50 p.m. in the 400 block of Langside Street near Ellice Avenue.
Videos circulating on social media showed massive plumes of smoke pouring into the sky that could be seen across the city.
When crews arrived, they found smoke and fire coming from three homes.
Due to the size of the fire, additional resources were called in to help contain the blaze.
It took about an hour to get the fires under control.
Federal bill includes new security powers to tighten border, immigration system
Proposed federal legislation would give authorities new powers to search mail, make it easier for officials to pause or cancel immigration applications and expand the Canadian Coast Guard’s role to include security activities.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree introduced the Strong Borders Act in the House of Commons on Tuesday.
The government says the wide-ranging, 127-page bill aims to keep borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and crack down on money laundering.
Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report
Canada's tourism industry might be in for a boost as Canadians boycott the United States and spend their travel dollars closer to home this year.
In a report released May 29, the Conference Board of Canada estimates the net economic benefit for the domestic tourism sector could be as high as $8.8 billion.
The think tank said its April travel intentions survey suggests roughly 27 per cent of Canadian respondents are considering a trip to the U.S. in the next few years - down from more than 50 per cent in the same survey last November.
Wildfire-hit areas in Manitoba, Saskatchewan not expected to get much rain
Officials in Manitoba and Saskatchewan say areas affected by wildfires aren't expected to see much relief in the weather forecast in the coming days.
More than 30,000 people in those provinces have been forced to leave their homes as wildfires threaten their communities.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday that there would be challenging days ahead due to a lack of rain in the forecast.
Stops pulled, spirits lifted: Organist Isabelle Demers performs across two historic spaces
Two churches, two organs, one unforgettable concert with Isabelle Demers
'Climate Communion' presents forests in crisis and change
Two exhibitions join forces inside the Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery at Canadian Mennonite University to address the challenge, grief and resilience of the climate crisis conversation.