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Crisis Calls, Musical Healing & Jet Farewells — Your Winnipeg Tuesday

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  1. Family demands answers after tragedy. The family of Rodiyat Alabede, who died post-plasma donation, is calling for an investigation into safety protocols. This shocking case raises questions about the safety of such donations and has already brought attention to practices at donation facilities in Winnipeg.

🕰️ General News

  1. Is time on our side? Manitoba is asking residents to weigh in on whether to keep the biannual clock change or to choose a permanent time solution. Your voice is crucial—will you embrace the eternal summer evening or prefer getting up when the sun decides?
  2. Musical sparks in challenging times. Flin Flon musicians are crafting uplifting tunes amidst recovery from a recent fire that evacuated their community. They remind us how art can be a beacon of hope when everything else is crumbling around us.
  3. Tick-tock, Manitobans! A new survey is live regarding daylight savings. Want sunshine late into the evening? Now's your chance! Don't let this opportunity slip away—make your voice heard!
  4. Celebration in Niverville! The community came together to honor its team after their incredible win at the Centennial Cup. Southern Manitoba surely knows how to celebrate victory—and they did it with flair!

⚖️ Crime & Safety

  1. Record-breaking drug bust! A massive haul in a nationwide investigation has led to the removal of over $37 million in drugs, resulting in 33 arrests. This success highlights determined efforts by law enforcement to tackle drug issues head-on in Winnipeg and beyond.

🎉 Feel-Good Stories

  1. Long-lost siblings reunite. After a lifetime apart due to the '60s Scoop, Joseph Lambert and Donna Morin finally met their sister, Melody Roberts, at Winnipeg airport. The emotional reunion showcases the importance of family bonds that time could never sever.

💔 Health

  1. Measles exposure alert! Parents, be on high alert! The Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg is the latest site for potential measles exposure. Keep your loved ones safe and double-check those vaccination records!

✈️ Canada & Beyond

  1. American interest in Canadian citizenship skyrockets! With the passing of Bill C-3, Americans are eager to claim their Canadian roots. If you’ve got some Canadian family, maybe it’s time to plant your flag!
  2. Final flights for the Snowbirds! The Canadian Snowbirds will say goodbye to their iconic Tutor jets as they prepare for the last shows before transitioning to new aircraft. A bittersweet farewell that promises to be breathtaking!

Source Articles (20)

Rising food costs, property taxes push Manitoba inflation to highest in Canada

Manitoba tied for the highest inflation rate in Canada over the past year, and rising food costs are among the main reasons why.

General May 20, 2026

17-year-old girl killed in northern Manitoba homicide spread 'laughter and love,' mother says

The mother of a girl who was killed in a northwestern Manitoba community last week says her daughter "left pieces of kindness and laughter and love" everywhere she went, and will always be remembered for her loud, cheerful laugh.

General May 20, 2026

Winnipeg mayor weighs options to support province's intoxication detention law amid court challenge

Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham says the city is considering how it could support Manitoba’s new 72-hour intoxication detention law as it faces a constitutional challenge in court.

General May 20, 2026

Niverville celebrates team's storybook season after Centennial Cup win

Residents were out at the southern Manitoba town's arena on Tuesday to celebrate the Niverville Nighthawks, welcoming the Junior A team back after their Canadian Junior Hockey League championship win.

General May 20, 2026

Children's Hospital in Winnipeg is latest measles exposure site

Manitoba Health officials are warning the public about another measles exposure site — this time at Children's Hospital.

General May 20, 2026

City to look into possible swap of properties on Main, Watt streets

City hall is considering another land swap — but this time, politicians want staff to ensure it doesn’t break any rules.

General May 20, 2026

Manitoba jobs deal framework for big projects needs 'complete renegotiation:' industry group

A Manitoba cabinet minister is standing by the process that led to a jobs agreement framework for publicly funded projects after industry associations accused the government of only consulting unions.

General May 20, 2026

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Temperatures through the afternoon will get closer to seasonal. There is a chance of showers for southern Manitoba overnight into Thursday morning.

General May 20, 2026
Siblings separated by ’60s Scoop meet for 1st time: ‘The heart is just bursting’

Siblings separated by ’60s Scoop meet for 1st time: ‘The heart is just bursting’

Recent studies suggest around 20,000 children were taken from their families as part of the '60s Scoop.

General May 20, 2026

Winnipeg plasma donor died following sudden cardiac arrest, family representative says

A representative for the family of an international student who died after donating plasma at a Winnipeg for-profit centre says she had an enlarged heart and the process would have caused profound stress on her body.

General May 20, 2026

Manitoba Hydro establishes Indigenous advisory circle to support reconciliation efforts

A new advisory board has been created to "provide knowledge, advice, and perspectives" to Manitoba Hydro on Indigenous reconciliation.

General May 20, 2026
Is it time to change? Manitoba releases survey on daylight time

Is it time to change? Manitoba releases survey on daylight time

The clock is ticking for Manitobans to submit input in its newly launched survey on the time change, which poses questions on topics, including potential health impacts.

Canada May 20, 2026
ANALYSIS: Cole Perfetti’s next contract a conundrum for Winnipeg Jets

ANALYSIS: Cole Perfetti’s next contract a conundrum for Winnipeg Jets

The complexity of determining a satisfactory market value for both parties is where this gets complicated because Cole Perfetti is a difficult player to evaluate.

Sports May 20, 2026
Canada-wide probe leads to arrests, largest drug bust in WPS history

Canada-wide probe leads to arrests, largest drug bust in WPS history

A record-breaking $37.2 million worth of drugs were removed from the streets following an interprovincial drug bust that led to 33 arrests and 174 charges, police said.

Crime May 20, 2026

Mexican cartel, Hells Angels associates among 33 arrested in $37M drug bust: Winnipeg police

Thirty-three people have been arrested and more than $37.2 million worth of cocaine, meth and fentanyl was seized in what Winnipeg police are calling the largest drug bust in Manitoba history.

General May 20, 2026

Flin Flon musicians find inspiration and hope following fire, evacuation

Almost a year after a forest fire forced the the evacuation of their hometown, musicians in Flin Flon have found inspiration in the chaos. New songs and albums by local artists, including music written during the fire itself, will be released in the coming months.

General May 20, 2026

Time for a survey: Province asks public to weigh in on future of time change in Manitoba

Should Manitobans abandon the practice of changing their clocks twice a year? Only time — and a survey — will tell.

General May 20, 2026
Snowbirds’ final season in iconic jets includes shows across Canada and U.S.

Snowbirds’ final season in iconic jets includes shows across Canada and U.S.

The soon-to-be-grounded Snowbirds' final season in their iconic red Tutor jets will tour across Canada and the U.S., with customary shows at Ottawa's Canada Day celebrations.

Canada May 20, 2026
More Americans inquiring about Canadian citizenship due to Bill C-3: Immigration lawyers

More Americans inquiring about Canadian citizenship due to Bill C-3: Immigration lawyers

Changes to Canada's citizenship act have resulted in an influx of Americans inquiring about seeking Canadian citizenship, immigration lawyers say.

Canada May 20, 2026
Family of Winnipeg woman who died donating plasma calls for investigation to reopen

Family of Winnipeg woman who died donating plasma calls for investigation to reopen

Last month, Health Canada closed its investigation, but a representative for the family says further investigation into the death has found plenty of questions.

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