Joanne Roberts

For two weeks in July, Winnipeg’s Exchange District transforms into a hub of theatre, music and artistic freedom: the annual Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. Hundreds of performers, behind-the-scenes artists and volunteers make this an iconic part of summer here in Manitoba. But the heart of Fringe isn’t only about which shows to see; it’s about […]

The firefighter’s union in Winnipeg is calling for more support from the city, claiming it hasn’t been meeting national standards for response times since 2021 The United Firefighters of Winnipeg IAFF Local 867 says it all comes down to two things: funds and resources. “If we’re forced to respond to a higher volume of calls […]

As kids across Manitoba gear up to head back to school next week, parents say they’re staying budget-conscious in the way – and when – they shop, as the cost of living rises. Monica Sharf and her family went shopping Thursday morning for school supplies, and it wasn’t just a simple trip into the city. […]

About 150 people gathered on Friday afternoon at Winnipeg’s legislature building to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day, uniting in grief, remembrance and a call for urgent action. The event served as both memorial for loved ones lost due to overdose and a rallying cry for greater support for individuals living with substance use challenges. “I’ve […]

This long weekend, Monday, the Maples Community Centre in Winnipeg is filled with avid gardeners who love upo -- a bottle gourd used in Filipino cuisine.

Sept. 1, 1980, was the day Terry Fox was forced to end his Marathon of Hope, after running over 5,000 kilometres across Canada and bringing awareness to cancer research.

Students in Winnipeg returned to school on Wednesday, marking the first day of the year without the support of charter buses. The changes follow Winnipeg Transit’s decision last spring to cancel school charter routes as part of a broader revamp of the city’s system. Despite the shift, one school division said it managed to minimize […]

At the Indigenous Arts and Cultural Centre, community members and artists of all disciplines are coming together to make sure inner city youth can reclaim traditional arts and practices.

A Winnipeg family that fled ISIS a decade ago and has been working tirelessly to reunite with loved ones left behind is fearing the worst after the latest hurdle in a long immigration nightmare. Hasso Elias, who first spoke to CityNews two weeks ago about his extended family members in Turkey trying to come to […]

Labour trafficking in Manitoba’s trucking industry is a major concern, according to community advocates, leaving many drivers unprepared. The result, they say, is causing safety standards to plummet. “We have trucks coming into our facility where the drivers do not have the basic skills necessary to operate a large truck,” said Rick Fickes, a trucking […]