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When Heather Klassen and her partner Jim first dreamed up their business, they were bobbing in the Pacific on a tour boat, surrounded by whales. That unforgettable moment in Maui became the namesake for their uniquely branded company, Mugging Whales Specialty Coffee Roasters. 

"We got 'mugged' by whales," Klassen explains with a laugh. "We were stuck out there, completely surrounded. It was amazing." 

After two months of fun, friendly competition and playoff energy, the CHVN Cup has officially come to an end, and we have our champion!

Congratulations to the Sandman Painting Panthers, who defeated the Aloha Plumbing Oilers in six games to capture the first-ever CHVN Cup!

Sixteen local businesses were part of the bracket-style battle, each paired with a playoff team nickname and cheered on by listeners across southern Manitoba.

Thank you to our generous CHVN family! We ended our broadcast at UGM with a total of $76,579.91

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Listen to the Nobody But Jesus Radiothon on Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 12, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, while we hear firsthand about the powerful work of Union Gospel Mission and their seven ministries.

Content warning: This article includes discussion of child sexual exploitation and trafficking. 

A growing global crisis 

The online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC) is an alarming crime that sees adults in one country paying adults in another to livestream the abuse of children. Lorianne Dueck Rebello, Advocacy and Public Engagement Lead at International Justice Mission Canada (IJM), says it’s a crime that tragically implicates Canadians. (see report/research https://www.ijm.ca/scaleofharm)  

A congregation in Texas is mourning the loss of Pastor Jason Owens, a long-serving and deeply respected spiritual leader.

In an official statement posted to the church’s Facebook page on Thursday, church leaders shared the news "with an extremely heavy heart," describing Owens as "a cherished friend and a vital part of our church family."

Manitobans have once again proven the power of community.

On June 5, more than 30 radio stations across the province joined forces for the first-ever Manitoba Day of Caring for Wildfire Evacuees, a province-wide broadcast initiative to support those displaced by wildfires.

Content warning: This article includes discussion of child sexual exploitation and trafficking. 

A growing global crisis 

The online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC) is an alarming crime that sees adults in one country paying adults in another to livestream the abuse of children. Lorianne Dueck Rebello, Advocacy and Public Engagement Lead at International Justice Mission Canada (IJM), says it’s a crime that tragically implicates Canadians. (see report/research https://www.ijm.ca/scaleofharm)  

Environment Canada warns of possible landspout tornadoes

A special weather statement has been issued for a broad swath of southern Manitoba, warning of conditions favourable for the development of funnel clouds on Sunday.

The alert applies to multiple regions, including Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie, Morden-Winkler, Steinbach, Selkirk-Gimli, and communities stretching east to the Whiteshell and north to Fisher River and Hecla.

More than 100 members of the CHVN family braved the rain to gather at Blue Cross Park Saturday night for Faith Night with the Winnipeg Goldeyes.

Rain returns, but the CHVN family shines

For the second year in a row, the weather brought a downpour and another game delay. But that didn’t dampen the spirits of CHVN listeners, who took the chance to enjoy some extended fellowship on the concourse while waiting for the game to start.

A remarkable wave of generosity swept across Manitoba this week as communities united for the Manitoba Day of Caring for Wildfire Evacuees — a special, province-wide broadcast that brought together more than 30 radio stations to support those displaced by ongoing wildfires.

Held on Thursday, June 5, the unprecedented collaboration mobilized listeners from Brandon to Steinbach, Thompson to Winkler, and nearly everywhere in between. By the end of the broadcast day, donations had reached $306,073.26 — an incredible show of care and compassion from Manitobans.