Winnipeg Good News

• Manitoba Paralympian becomes 1st Canadian woman to take home triathlon medal

  Oak Bluff's Leanne Taylor became the first Canadian woman to medal in para triathlon at the Paralympics Monday, when she received a bronze medal.

  Sports

  Sep 3
  
• ‘The best peace in my life’: Ex-Winnipeg gang members turn it around to help youth in need

  A Winnipeg organization aimed at helping inner-city youth turn their lives around says it's all about being a consistent presence in the community, and being there for others.

  Canada

  Aug 28
  
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• ‘We go through about 50,000 cobs of corn’: Manitoba festival ready to feed visitors

  The Morden Corn and Apple Festival, which kicks off Friday in the community near the Canada-U.S. border, is a perennial hit with visitors.

  Canada

  Aug 23
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• Free prescription birth control coming to Manitoba in October, health minister says

  Uzoma Asagwara announced Thursday that no-cost prescription birth control coverage, a plan first announced in the NDP government's 2024 budget, will be implemented Oct. 1.

  Health

  Aug 22
• ‘Let’s give it a try’: Centenarian painter’s work part of Winnipeg care home art show

  Donwood Manor director Wanda Derksen says the art classes have been a hit with residents at the 150-tenant home.

  Entertainment

  Aug 20
• Winnipeg residents step up after thieves steal community fridge

  A local organization says it's feeling the love after Winnipeggers came forward in droves with offers to replace a stolen community fridge.

  Health

  Aug 19
• Sea Bears smash their own CEBL attendance record in 2nd season

  The Sea Bears announced Thursday that the 86,275 fans who attended the 10 home games at Canada Life Centre in 2024 set a new league record — by a significant margin.

  Sports

  Aug 8
• Former Winnipegger nears finish line of ambitious CFL record attempt

  Chris Tymofichuk is attempting to catch CFL games at all nine stadiums in the shortest amount of time.

  Sports

  Jul 26
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• ‘Absolute surprise’: Winnipeg jazz legend Ron Paley awarded Order of Manitoba

  A longtime fixture in the Manitoba music scene who has played with legendary artists including Frank Sinatra has been awarded the province's highest honour. 

  Entertainment

  Jul 26
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• 12 to be invested into Order of Manitoba Thursday

  Lt.-Gov. Anita Neville will formally invest each of the 12, whose contributions to the province range from politics to music to public health, into the Order of Manitoba.

  Canada

  Jul 25