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Connor Hellebuyck was perfect again on home ice, stopping all 22 shots he faced for his second shutout in a row on home ice, as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Dallas Stars 4-0 in Game 5 of their second-round series Thursday night at Canada Life Centre.

Facing elimination down 3-1 in the series, the Jets rose to the occasion in front of a raucous Whiteout crowd on a stormy evening in southern Manitoba.

Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, with an estimated 90,000 Canadians currently living with the disease. On average, 12 people in Canada are diagnosed with MS every day. The chronic autoimmune condition affects the central nervous system—specifically the brain and spinal cord—with symptoms ranging from fatigue and muscle stiffness to numbness, tingling, and vision problems. 

Severe thunderstorm warnings in southern Manitoba began to pop up on Thursday afternoon.

These storms are often fast-moving and capable of producing very strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rain, Environment Canada says.

Just after 2 p.m., the national forecaster sent out a warning for a storm east of Winnipeg. Environment Canada said it was a fast-moving storm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, toonie-sized hail, and heavy rainfall.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew declared a state of emergency Thursday to aid the evacuation of a provincial park due to wildfires, one day after the bodies of two people were found in the ashes.

Kinew did not provide details about the man and woman who died in the fire in the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet, a popular lakefront cottage area northeast of Winnipeg.

But he said the deaths mean officials are taking the danger seriously and want additional powers to enforce evacuation orders.

With the long weekend this weekend, what's open and closed in Winnipeg?

If you're heading to the Whiteout Street Party tonight, be prepared for a wet and wild night — and we’re not just talking about playoff energy.

The Winnipeg Jets are facing elimination as they take on the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m., though fans should expect action to start closer to 8:50 p.m., as has been the case throughout the series.

As wildfires continue to spread through eastern Manitoba, the province has decided to close Whiteshell Provincial Park. 

As of 9 a.m. Thursday, all access to the park will be restricted, including all cottage subdivisions, commercial areas, campgrounds, group use, day use and all beaches, backcountry areas, canoe routes and campsites. 

Residents of the area and park users have until 1 p.m. today to leave. 

New concert series gives emerging Manitoba composers a platform.

Being a young composer is no easy path. Getting music heard and performed at a high level can feel like an uphill battle. A university degree in composition is often just the beginning, and stepping beyond the academic world into the broader musical community can be a daunting leap. 

As per the wildfires that continue to spread across western and southern Manitoba, there is a special air quality warning in effect Thursday morning. 

According to Environment and Climate Change Canad (EC), smoke from wildfires, which affected Winnipeg for a few hours on Wednesday, is returning to the Red River valley as well as parts of the Interlake on Thursday. This will result in very poor air quality, and reduced visibility.

Alexander Shelley will bid farewell to the National Arts Centre Orchestra in 2026, ending an era that saw the British conductor invigorate the ensemble with international flair, innovative programming and a strong commitment to Canadian voices.

Shelley, who took the reins of the Ottawa-based orchestra in 2015 at the age of 35, announced he will step down as music director at the close of the 2025–26 season. His final concert is scheduled for July 2026, with his contract officially ending Aug. 31.