Ever wondered what the secret to living a century might be? For a 100-year-old Métis woman, it’s all about family and a sprinkle of raw garlic! Her story offers a heartfelt reminder of the importance of love and laughter in our lives as we age gracefully. Flood warnings? More like flood certainties! Peguis and Fisher River First Nations declared states of emergency this week, with residents bracing for evacuations as water levels threaten their homes. It's a stark reminder of climate change's impact right in our backyard. Hockey fans, rejoice! The Manitoba Moose are playoff-bound! Following a strong end to the regular season, the Moose will face the Milwaukee Admirals starting April 22. This might be your chance to see some thrilling AHL action, so grab your tickets! A road’s makeover is coming! Niverville and the Manitoba government are teaming up to improve Main Street with a hefty $17.7 million. This upgrade could mean better traffic flow and a fresher face for the community. Talk about upgrading your neighborhood! A new lifeline for trauma survivors in Selkirk! The Survivor’s Hope Crisis Centre is on the verge of opening its doors, providing crucial support to sexual assault survivors. Their dedication signals a much-needed shift towards healing in our province. Will Churchill's future hang on LNG? Politicians are debating whether financial support for Churchill depends on shipping liquefied natural gas by 2030. This could shape not only the economy of Churchill but also that of the entire province. Stay tuned! First the NFL, now the CFL! Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma has signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, emphasizing his desire to come home. In a league that often focuses on imports, his story of commitment to local roots is sure to inspire fans! We’ve got a measles problem—45 new cases this week! Manitoba continues to lead Canada in measles infections, which should definitely make us double-check our vaccination statuses. Public health initiatives are vital as we strive to protect our community's health. Protecting the Seal River Watershed could become a reality! A new proposal may lead to the watershed being designated as protected land, ensuring conservation for future generations. It’s a win for environmental efforts and Indigenous stewardship! Goodbye, Harbourview Recreation Complex! The City of Winnipeg announced plans to demolish this cherished site by the end of the year. As we say our goodbyes, it’s a chance to reminisce about all the community memories made there. Boeing is investing big in Winnipeg! With a $36 million commitment to research and development, the aerospace giant is not just lifting off but also lifting our local economy. This investment could mean more local jobs and innovation! Spring weather brings its mix of rain and snow! Keep those umbrellas and snow shovels ready, folks! A forecast of fluctuating temperatures means we might still be battling winter weather in April. Let's hope for a gentle transition into spring! Flood preparations are underway across Manitoba! From sandbag distribution to emergency plans, communities are rolling up their sleeves as they brace for the impending spring floods. It’s a real community effort to protect homes and livelihoods. Former NFL hopeful goes local! Canadian QB signs with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, signaling a return to his roots after pursuing opportunities abroad. It’s always nice to have talent make its way back home!
Floods, Football, and Family Wisdom – Your Winnipeg Week in Review
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Winnipeg-born author Jon Klassen wins nearly $750K Swedish prize for children's literature
Jon Klassen, the Winnipeg-born children's book author and illustrator of I Want My Hat Back, has won a Swedish book prize worth nearly $750,000.
West Broadway residents aim to take housing off the market, keep it affordable with new ownership structure
Residents in a Winnipeg neighbourhood want to buy up land and protect it as affordable housing for years to come.
Ottawa rebuffs Manitoba immigration minister's pressing for higher numbers
The minister in charge of Manitoba's immigration system travelled to Ottawa this week with local business leaders to push for extensions to federal work permits and for immigration increases through the provincial nominee program. The answer was no.
RCMP officer failed to find gun during search of youth being placed in Thompson detachment cell
Police say something "went wrong" when a youth managed to get a gun into a cell at the Thompson RCMP detachment after a search failed to find it on him. The incident happened in 2024. Cleaning staff found the gun behind a toilet two days later, and ammunition was later found in the toilet bowl.
Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Friday, April 17, 2026
Light snow tapers off early in the day for southern Manitoba, with up to 10 centimetres possible in the northeast. Temperatures warm up by early next week.
Manitoba should declare public health emergency amid spike in drug-related deaths, groups say
Some front-line organizations in Winnipeg are calling for the province to declare a public health emergency after a recent spike in drug-related deaths.
Lawyer says ex-client didn't mention disgraced Winnipeg police officer before pleading guilty
A lawyer who previously represented a man now trying to withdraw his guilty pleas in a drug case, alleging he was forced to enter them by a Winnipeg police officer who threatened him at gunpoint, says he never heard anything about that story.
Human smuggler asks U.S. appeals court to quash conviction, sentence
One of two men convicted of human smuggling in 2025 is asking a U.S. court to overturn his conviction and sentence, in a case where a family of four from India froze to death as they tried to walk across the international border from Manitoba in blizzard conditions in 2022.
Winnipeg Jets go out with a whimper, ending season with 6-1 home-ice drubbing by Sharks
Macklin Celebrini set a San Jose Sharks' franchise record for points in a season after a goal and pair of assists in a 6-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.
Canadian QB signs with Winnipeg Blue Bombers after exploring options in NFL, UFL
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers club announced Thursday night it had signed Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma, who won the . Hec Crighton Trophy with Wilfrid Laurier in 2024. Contact details weren't divulged.
Grocery benefit and one-time GST top-up to land in Canadians' accounts this summer
The Liberal government's groceries benefit and GST top-up announced in January will begin landing in Canadians' bank accounts this summer.
From Manitoba to Quebec, Canadians prepare for spring flooding
Environment Canada said parts of southern Quebec had received up to 40 millimetres of rain since the start to the week, and forecasts are calling for more.
Freezing rain makes for dicey driving conditions in southeast Manitoba
A band of freezing rain that passed through southeastern Manitoba made for a dicey drive on Friday morning.
Boeing announces $36M for research and development at Winnipeg facility
Boeing plans to spend $36 million on composite aerospace manufacturing research and development projects at its Winnipeg facility, the aerospace company's president announced Friday.
2 teens arrested after officers called for report of assault at Winnipeg school: police
Two teenage girls were arrested following an incident at a Winnipeg school on Thursday, police say.
Shift from home delivery to community mailboxes 'not good at all,' 85-year-old Winnipegger says
Canada Post's decision to phase out home delivery in more Winnipeg neighbourhoods is not welcome news for Bernice Lamontagne, who's about to turn 85 and uses a cane to get around.
Woman accused of ‘forcibly’ tampering with Manitoba Hydro meter to steal power
A 46-year-old Winnipeg woman was arrested after being accused of interfering with a load limiter on her hydro meter and stealing power for much of last month, according to police.
Winnipeg eyes water rate freeze after revenue spike, but proposal hinges on outside funding
A spike in water revenue last year could lead the City of Winnipeg to freeze water and sewer rates next year instead of going ahead with a planned hike. Mayor Scott Gillingham and members of his inner circle are proposing a rate freeze in 2027 and cancelling a planned 4.2 per cent increase.
Most Peguis First Nation homes threatened by flooding still need protection, Manitoba premier says
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says about a quarter of the homes at risk of flooding on Peguis First Nation are being protected so far, as the community braces for rising water on the nearby Fisher River.
Manitoba premier stands by statement ex-teacher commissioner was fired
Manitoba's premier is doubling down on his claim the provincial head of teacher misconduct investigations was fired for working in Florida and did not resign.
Silver alert issued for missing senior last seen in Selkirk on Thursday night: Manitoba RCMP
A silver alert has been issued for a missing woman with dementia who hasn't contacted her family in more than a day, RCMP say. Cynthia Jacobucci, 68, was last seen in Selkirk, Man., on Thursday night, RCMP said in a Friday alert
Public asked to weigh in on plan to preserve Seal River watershed through parks, national reserve
A vast and biodiverse ecosystem in Manitoba's north is one step closer to long-term protections that the province and Ottawa have been talking about extending for years.
Federal cash for Churchill expansion could hinge on ability to ship LNG by 2030, Kinew suggests
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says Ottawa has hinted that it wants liquified natural gas shipping out of Churchill by 2030 or federal support for an expansion of a port in the community could be off the table.
Judge finds Sioux Valley Dakota Nation man guilty of 2nd-degree murder after Brandon trial
A Sioux Valley Dakota Nation man has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death of a younger man in the community. Jeremy John Blacksmith, 43, was accused of shooting 21-year old Blaze Tacan in the head with a sawed-off shotgun nearly three years ago.
Manitoba reports 45 new measles cases, continues to make up most of Canada's infections
Manitoba has again recorded dozens of new measles cases since its last weekly update, as it holds on to its place as Canada's hot spot for the highly contagious disease.
Art in Bloom brings spring floral vibes to Winnipeg Art Gallery
The Winnipeg Art Gallery is hosting Art in Bloom, a three-day exhibit of fresh floral designs and the artwork that inspired them. This year, 94 floral installations are on display from Friday until Sunday.
Ford recalls 144,000 F-150s in Canada due to gearshift issue
Safety issue impacts some vehicles with six-speed automatic transmissions made between 2015 and 2017. The issue can cause unexpected downshifting while the vehicle is moving.
ANALYSIS: Winnipeg Jets need to look past loyalty and focus on change
There are few words about the season of the Winnipeg Jets that haven’t already been said. The GM has said the right things. So has the coach and the players.
Northern Manitoba could see ‘protected land’ label for Seal River Watershed
A proposal from the First Nations in the Seal River Watershed Alliance, along with the provincial and federal governments proposes designating the watershed as protected land.
New centre looks to expand support for Manitoba sexual assault survivors
Staff travel across the Interlake to deliver educational workshops, provide counselling and support survivors when they present at hospitals and RCMP detachments.
Disappointed Winnipeg Jets reflect on fall from grace after missing out on NHL playoffs
Plummeting from a Presidents' Trophy winner to failing to make the NHL playoffs was "unacceptable, this season," Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck assessed Friday.
Harbourview Recreation Complex to be demolished by end of 2026, City of Winnipeg says
A decades-old community hub in North Kildonan is set to be demolished, and while some who live in the area are disappointed by the news, others are looking to the future for what the northeast Winnipeg site could hold.
'Excited to be here': new Winnipeg QB focused on Blue Bombers after trying his luck in U.S.
Taylor Elgersma doesn't view coming to the CFL and signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this week as a consolation prize. The Canadian quarterback from London, Ont., told reporters in a video call his attempts to play in the NFL and another league are behind him and "it was time to come home."
Brandon dance school celebrates 50 years of fleet-footed moves
High-flying kicks and fleet-footed dancers are celebrating the Brandon Troyanda School of Ukrainian Dance's 50th anniversary this weekend. More than 600 dancers from Manitoba and Saskatchewan are expected to take part in the school's biennial festival and competition.
Niverville, Manitoba government to share $17.7M costs to improve Main Street
The town of Niverville is splitting the tab with the province on a $17.7-million reconstruction of its Main Street. Doubling of lanes and a roundabout on the west half of the community is meant to help Manitoba's fastest-growing town handle more people and businesses moving in.
Westbound traffic down to 1 lane on stretch of Portage Avenue next week, True North says
Westbound traffic on a stretch of Portage Avenue will be down to one lane for most of next week, as True North Sports and Entertainment says construction on the Portage Place redevelopment in downtown Winnipeg hits "an exciting milestone."
Canadian QB Elgersma says `it was time to come home’ after signing with Blue Bombers
Taylor Elgersma doesn't view coming to the CFL and signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this week as a consolation prize.
Dawson Trek preserves 155-year history of Manitoba's log-road link to eastern Canada
A bumpy log road built 155 years ago that connected what is now Winnipeg to eastern Canada is having its history preserved in part thanks to a modern-day cycling trek.
The NHL’s new weapon: 6 regular guys from Winnipeg and a smartphone
In the high-stakes, "always-on" ecosystem of professional hockey, one of the assets a star athlete can possess may not be a faster, harder slap shot. It may be a group of friends who can handle the digital limelight for them — and a group of ordinary guys from Winnipeg may be the prototype of what's known as influencer by proxy.
Riley Laychuk's weekend forecast: cooler temperatures
Temperatures remain cool through the weekend. Another system is poised to bring snow and rain to northern Manitoba on Monday.
Special weather statements issued for parts of Ontario, Quebec
Rain warnings are in effect across parts of Ontario and Quebec, with flooding concerns rising as saturated ground and swollen rivers face more rainfall.
Peguis declares state of emergency with flood risk 'a certainty'
Peguis First Nation has declared a state of emergency, saying evacuations will be required with a potentially devasting flood set to strike the Manitoba community within days.
Father travels from Zimbabwe to Winnipeg to search for missing 30-year-old son
Family and friends of a 30-year-old man who has been missing for more than two months say they're praying to find answers as they searched a south Winnipeg park alongside volunteers on Saturday.
I was a Hutterite teen in crisis, so I called a kids' help line. If you're in crisis, you should too
Kaylee Maendel had an idylic childhood, growing up on a Hutterite colony in southern Manitoba. But when she experienced mental health challenges in her teens, she sought help. Now she shares her story to help others in crisis.
Section of Henderson Highway closed after pedestrian hit early Sunday morning, Winnipeg police say
A section of Henderson Highway was closed on Sunday after Winnipeg police say a pedestrian was hit early that morning.
State of emergency declared in Peguis, Fisher River ahead of potential flooding
The chief of Peguis First Nation said "extensive" flooding is expected for the community, but said it has not been determined when it will occur.
100-year-old Métis woman says a large, loving family — and raw garlic — are key to living a long, happy life
For Vina Vesinger, the secret to a century-long life lies in being surrounded by generations of loving family members — and eating lots of raw garlic.
Manitoba Moose AHL 2026 playoff schedule set
With the regular AHL season over, the fourth-place Manitoba Moose will face the fifth-place Milwaukee Admirals in a best-of-three, play-in series beginning Wednesday night.