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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. 

April is a wonderful time for Baroque music here in the city of Winnipeg. The spring sounds from the iconic The Seasons from Antonio Vivaldi and the unmistakable beauty of the late-March birthday boy J.S. Bach make perfect soundtracks for this time of year. Closer to home, the Winnipeg Baroque Festival is taking the city by storm with sixteen Baroque music offerings over the course of three weeks. 

Remembering Val Kilmer (1959–2025) 

On April 1, 2025, the world lost Val Kilmer, a truly one-of-a-kind talent. From his breakout roles in the ’80s to his unforgettable performances in classic films, Kilmer left an indelible mark on Hollywood. His fearless approach to acting, combined with his dedication to his craft, made him a beloved figure among fans and colleagues alike.  

First Nations leaders in Manitoba say the search of a landfill for the victim of a serial killer must include recovery efforts for another First Nations woman who vanished more than a decade ago.

Tanya Nepinak was last seen in Winnipeg in September 2011 and police believe her body was dumped in a garbage bin and taken to the Brady Road landfill in the city.

"We need to bring Tanya home," Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Kyra Wilson said in a statement Tuesday.

Visual artists of all mediums will descend on the Red River Exhibition Park this weekend for the Winnipeg Fine Art Fair. The event, which first welcomed audiences last year, will see over 70 artists showcasing a wide range of mediums and methods over the course of three days.

The latest exhibit at the University of Winnipeg’s Gallery 1C03 is an act of reclamation and decolonization. 

Reclaimed: Indo-Caribbean HerStories tells the story of Indo-indentureship from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries through a feminist lens. The many her-stories contained within the exhibit are shared through mixed media based in ceramics and photography created by Toronto-based artist Heidi McKenzie. 

Manitobans are seeing immediate relief at the pumps today as the consumer carbon price is officially set to zero.

Liberal leader Mark Carney, shortly after winning the party's leadership race, signed an order in council making the removal official April 1st. The carbon price came with a quarterly rebate to offset the cost of inflation; the final rebate will come in April.

Spring in Winnipeg means the return of the Winnipeg Baroque Festival, and with it, one of its signature events—the Bach Marathon Concert. Organized by the Winnipeg Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO), this beloved event takes place on Saturday, April 5, at Young United Church, running from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.