American Musicological Society faces major setback Amid DOGE Reforms and NEH Funding Cuts
The American Musicological Society (AMS) is confronting a significant financial challenge following the abrupt termination of all four of its active grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), effective April 1, 2025.
Fun, food & face Paint: Manitoba Legislature hosts family-friendly Rally for Canada
The Manitoba Legislature will be transformed into a place for fun and celebration as the province hosts a Rally for Canada.
"At a time when Manitobans and Canadians are united, we want to invite every Manitoban to join us at the people’s building to celebrate our beautiful province and our great nation,” said Kinew. “Bring your kids, your family and your friends to show their Manitoban and Canadian pride and send a message – we will never be the 51st state."
Raised by Women at PTE: Keith Barker’s Heartfelt Tribute to the Women Who Shaped Him
On stage at Prairie Theatre Exchange, Keith Barker is doing what he does best—telling stories. But in his new solo show Raised by Women, the award-winning actor, director and playwright isn’t playing a character. He’s playing himself. And the role is raw, funny, unfiltered and deeply moving.
Freedom Convoy organizers Lich, Barber found guilty of mischief
"Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have been found guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass protest in Ottawa.
Lich and Barber were key figures and organizers in the protest that saw hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people occupy downtown Ottawa and insist they would stay until COVID-19 public health mandates were eliminated.
Leaders pitch savings bonds, GST-free Canadian cars to bolster economy
The New Democrats and Conservatives both pitched ideas on the federal election trail Thursday to make Canada and its workers more resilient in the face of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh proposed tax-free savings bonds, while Pierre Poilievre said a Conservative government would remove the federal sales tax from Canadian-made vehicles.
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, in his role as prime minister, met virtually Thursday with Canada's premiers to discuss the U.S. tariffs as Canadian automakers started to feel the effects.
Comrie shines in shutout win over Golden Knights
It was another shutout for the Winnipeg Jets as they defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0 on Thursday evening.
Eric Comrie, expecting a baby any day now, played backup for Connor Hellebuyck, making 26 saves and gaining his second shutout of the season.
Manitoba's Hourie House named finalist in national heritage competition
A historic house in a Portage la Prairie museum has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 Next Great Save Competition.
The competition offers an opportunity to win $65,000 to help protect cherished heritage places.
The Hourie House, located in the Fort la Reine Museum, was listed as one of the many nominees.
Ralph Fiennes to Make Opera Directing Debut in Paris with Russian Classic
Renowned British actor Ralph Fiennes is stepping into the world of opera direction with a production of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin at the Paris Opera next season. The Oscar-nominated star, most recently seen in Conclave, will bring his vision to the classic Russian work at the Palais Garnier from January 26 to February 27, 2026.
'Murder for Two' presents unique theatrical challenges at RMTC
A murder has taken place on a dark and stormy night.
A dozen different characters are caught up in the crime as the “whodunnit” question hangs in the air.
Three youth arrested in conneciton to afternoon carjacking in St. Vital
Three youths are in custody in connection with a carjacking in St. Vital on Monday afternoon.
Winnipeg police say a 62-year-old was exiting his 2017 Toyota Sequoia shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday, when three youths jumped in and struck him with the car door as he attempted to intervene. The suspects fled the scene in the victim's vehicle before police arrived. The victim was uninjured.
Later that evening, shortly after 11 p.m., officers spotted the stolen vehicle in Old St. Vital and pulled it over near Coniston Street and St. Mary's Road.