A century is a long time, especially for the arts, which is what made Théâtre Cercle Molière’s 100th anniversary such an exciting moment. On April 25, a sold-out celebration brought more than 200 people together in Saint-Boniface to commemorate Canada’s oldest continuously operating Francophone theatre. Artistic and Executive Director GenevièveContinue Reading
Full-blown festivities were underway at Winnipeg’s Earl Grey School as students, staff, and community members celebrated a major milestone for Spanish speakers. Proclaimed by the Province of Manitoba, April 23 will now be recognized as Spanish Language Day. Nataly Ponce, Director of Canadá Habla Español (CANHE) Manitoba, says they haveContinue Reading
A visibly shaken Winnipeg City Council abruptly adjourned its monthly meeting this morning following the devastating news that longtime Councillor Jason Schreyer has passed away. He was 57 years old. Mayor Scott Gillingham called for the adjournment and spoke movingly about his colleague, saying, “Late yesterday, I received the devastatingContinue Reading
The screech of brakes and the hiss of opening doors marked the first bus of Winnipeg Transit arriving at FortWhyte Alive. Dignitaries from all levels of government came on the bus for the grand opening of the new visitor centre. What’s exciting about a new visitor centre? FortWhyte Alive PresidentContinue Reading
As federal election day approaches on April 28, candidates across the country are sharing their visions for Canada’s future. In Manitoba, residents will vote in the 14 electoral districts for their next Members of Parliament. U Multicultural contacted all parties running in Winnipeg in this year’s election. Gary Gervais isContinue Reading
As federal election day approaches on April 28, candidates across the country are sharing their visions for Canada’s future. In Manitoba, residents will vote in the 14 electoral districts for their next Members of Parliament. U Multicultural contacted all parties running in Winnipeg in this year’s election. In Winnipeg SouthContinue Reading
Over the past few years, education institutes have debated best practices to address the decline in literacy rates across Canada. Follow this two-part segment that explores literacy at schools within the Winnipeg School Division (WSD). How are staff and educators working to inspire and engage students in reading and writing,Continue Reading
The Winnipeg premiere of the docudrama Return to the Falls was like a homecoming. On April 16, relatives, fellow residential school survivors, and community members packed into the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to hear the story of Elder Betty Ross. “My hope is that people will acknowledge what happenedContinue Reading
Manitoba is making significant progress in its commitments to environmental protection, according to a report by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). The report, which rates different government bodies and provinces by grade level, gave Manitoba a B- and said, “Manitoba’s grade increased the most significantly of any jurisdiction.”Continue Reading
Rachel E Smith, a theatre and film artist and educator, is no stranger to hosting workshops. However, a suggestion from a colleague and a chance encounter at an event pulled her out of her comfort zone and into the creation of a workshop on leadership. “This is my first collabContinue Reading
No one is a stranger to the bizarre when April first comes around. However, a cheeky post by Tourism Winnipeg portraying Winnipeg as Canada’s middle child has captured the attention of Winnipeggers. With comments on social media ranging from “Do it Cowards!”, “Love it!” and “This would actually be anContinue Reading
A new policy and bylaw by the City of Winnipeg opens the door to new opportunities and could change the city’s future. The city is developing a Greenspace and Natural Corridors Plan Bylaw (Greenspaces Plan) and a Biodiversity Policy with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit governments and organizations. Shauna Prociuk,Continue Reading
The Manitoba Government will undergo a pilot project to translate the Hansard, the official transcript of government proceedings and debate, into the seven Indigenous languages used in Manitoba. The translation from the French and English legislation will begin with Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe). However, a fluent Anishinaabemowin speaker is hesitant about theContinue Reading
For Carolyne Scramstad and many Canadians, Mike Myers’ ‘Elbows Up’ moment on Saturday Night Live felt like a rallying cry. From that moment on, with the solidarity of people online, Scramstad, an artist, decided to create a new design. The design has taken off in ways she never expected. “It’sContinue Reading
Muscles aching and lungs burning, Oleh Dehtiarov pushes himself through his workouts. He does this six days a week, often waking up at 5 a.m. to train. “It’s exhausting, but having a purpose keeps me going.” Dehtiarov’s goal is to complete a full Ironman triathlon, but more importantly for him,Continue Reading
There was still snow in front of the Manitoba Legislative Building when advocates came out on March 17 ahead of the 2025 budget announcement. Through chants and calls, they urged the provincial government to substantiate its commitment to ending homelessness. The budget was announced on March 20, and at theContinue Reading
Since the last election in 2022 for board trustees at the Winnipeg School Division, questions have been floating on the financial barriers that come with running. Another is greater transparency and fairness in campaign funding. Kathy Heppner, trustee for Ward 3 and chair, says the board has decided to addressContinue Reading
Boxes are hurriedly shifted into place as students await their queue. Coach Elizabeth Stephensen instructs the practice, and the students jump eagerly into a scene. The eight students, engrossed in an atmosphere of creativity and spontaneity, are part of Grant Park High School’s Improv Team. These practices improve teamwork andContinue Reading
Beeps and ringing within a hospital often bring a sense of unease. However, alarms of a new AI weapon scanner at the Health Sciences Centre’s (HSC) emergency departments have made staff and patients feel safer. Chief Operating Officer of HSC, Dr. Shawn Young, says the decision to introduce the scannersContinue Reading
Since 2022, family, friends, and allies have been in a long, arduous battle to have the Prairie Green Landfill searched. It was believed that was where the bodies of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran had been disposed of. On February 26, 2025, two sets of remains were discovered. On MarchContinue Reading
