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Michael Falk sits in his recording studio playing an acoustic guitar
Arts

Breakdowns in lockdown: COVID-19 and Manitoba’s music scene

December 14, 2021 Carmen Ponto 0

COVID-19 has taken its toll on Manitoba musicians. Here’s how some have coped.

Two boys in Christmas pjs smile for the camera
Lifestyles

Isolating with kids during a pandemic

December 14, 2021 Carmen Ponto 0

Winnipeg parents say all employers should be considerate of the challenges that come with isolating with children .

Duane Hutt poses with Sparta, the Belgian Malinois
Lifestyles

Meet Sparta, police dog turned bed bug hunter

December 2, 2021 Carmen Ponto 0

Sparta’s handler predicts her work will increase with borders opening up.

Ten-year-old Mabel McManus
News

Winnipeg kids ready to get vaxxed

December 1, 2021 Carmen Ponto 0

Winnipeg kids – and their parents- are eager to get first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.

Susan and John Lussier clear their drain from snow with shovels
National

Humans vs. snow – the ultimate Winnipeg battle

November 18, 2021 Carmen Ponto 0

This year’s first snow dump sees Winnipeggers donning pickaxes and shovels to tame the white beast

A bearded man smiles at the camera at a coffee shop in Winnipeg
National

Fourth annual memorial service for Winnipeg’s departed homeless a tragic reminder

November 11, 2021 Carmen Ponto 0

Winnipeg homelessness advocate Al Wiebe organizes a yearly event as a way of honouring lives lost on the streets, and the loved ones they left behind.

White woman with grey hair and blue shirt that says "home" stands next to a shelf of soap in a store.
News

Winnipeg business sinks to desperate measures in effort to stay afloat

October 14, 2021 Carmen Ponto 0

Eco-friendly shop hosts liquidation sale in attempt to gain cash flow and raise awareness of pandemic-related hardship for small businesses.

Winnipeg legislature building with every child matters projected on top
National

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at Winnipeg Art Gallery draws diverse crowd

October 5, 2021 Carmen Ponto 0

Survivors, families, city councillor among those at event seeking knowledge and truth

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