A tense and emotionally charged crowd packed into Pampanga Restaurant Tuesday evening for a community safety discussion centered around the proposed supervised consumption site planned for Winnipeg’s core area, with many residents voicing frustration, anger and deep skepticism about whether so-called “safe injection” facilities actually reduce harm or simply normalize and expand addiction within vulnerable Read More…
By: Donovan Martin Sr, Editor in Chief A growing call for reform is echoing across Manitoba as First Nations leadership pushes for an immediate and thorough review of the province’s child welfare funding structure. The Southern Chiefs’ Organization has stepped forward with a strong and urgent message, warning that the current system is not meeting Read More…
In a world where customers have more options than ever, good customer service is no longer a “nice extra,” it is the core of what separates a business that survives from one that grows. That is where T-Flow Printing & Signage continues to stand out, because the company’s approach is built around reliability, professionalism, and Read More…
Morning sunlight streams through tri-pane mullioned windows, spilling softly across the living room as you pour your first cup of coffee. You step out onto the front porch, the kind that invites you to pause, to breathe, to wave to a neighbour heading out for the day. It feels familiar in the best way, like Read More…
Cleanup crews worked through the day near the Jubilee Station underpass in Winnipeg after a CN Rail freight train derailed early in the morning, sending multiple rail cars off the tracks in a densely populated part of the city. Authorities confirmed there were no injuries, and officials emphasized there was no immediate threat to public Read More…
There is a dignity to public service that Manitobans grow up believing in. We teach our children that our Legislature is a place where ideas meet, where voices are raised not to drown each other out but to shape a better province. Yet if one spends even a single Question Period watching the Premier and Read More…
By Donovan Martin Sr, Editor in Chief It started, as many great stories do, in a small kitchen filled with laughter, love, and the comforting aroma of something special baking in the oven. For a mother and daughter team in Winnipeg, what began as a family pastime—making authentic Jamaican patties for friends, relatives, and community Read More…
In the world of marketing, trends change as quickly as the seasons — but one tool has quietly held its ground for decades: the brochure. Whether you’re promoting a grand opening, introducing new services, or simply reminding customers who you are, a well-crafted brochure can turn casual interest into genuine action. Yet not all brochures Read More…
The autumn wind carried a solemn silence through Memorial Park as families, friends, and fellow firefighters gathered to honour Manitoba’s heroes who gave everything in the line of duty. The Manitoba Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial is not just stone and steel—it is a testament to lives of courage, lives cut short, and families left to Read More…
The City of Winnipeg has announced that ultraviolet (UV) treatment at the North End Wastewater Treatment Plant will be shut off from October 1, 2025, until March 2026 to accommodate ongoing upgrades. On paper, the reasoning appears straightforward: construction crews need uninterrupted access to equipment and facilities to complete one of the largest infrastructure projects Read More…
Winnipeg’s Fiscal Crisis: Why Federal Receivership May Be the Only Way Forward For years, I have been sounding the alarm about the gross mismanagement at Winnipeg City Hall. What we are witnessing today is not a series of isolated mistakes, but a culture of financial recklessness that now threatens the long-term survival of our city. Read More…
In real estate, perception is everything. A home may have granite countertops and hardwood floors, but if the marketing material doesn’t reflect that quality, potential buyers may never even step through the door. For realtors, every detail matters — from the way they present themselves to the way they present their listings. That’s why having Read More…
By: Donovan Martin Sr, Editor in Chief Image Credit: Waldemar Brandt On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Manitoba Legislative Building was filled with colleagues, families, and friends for a historic moment: the province’s first official Garment Workers Day. The Minister of Labour was on hand, along with a packed house, to honour the contributions of Read More…
Yesterday, just over two thousand people gathered in Winnipeg for a candlelight vigil honouring Charlie Kirk. The gathering was sombre, marked by flickering lights and quiet reflection, yet it also served as a mirror for the broader societal dynamics at play. Kirk is a figure who evokes strong, sometimes conflicting, emotions. To some, his words Read More…
Image Credit: Paul Brennan In a world full of visual noise, capturing attention quickly is everything. High-impact signs have the power to turn casual passersby into interested buyers, creating a presence that no online ad alone can achieve. The key lies in combining clarity with creativity—making sure the message is immediately readable while still standing Read More…
Image Credit: Paul Brennan The federal government’s announcement of Build Canada Homes has been framed as a bold step forward in addressing the housing crisis, but when we stop and look closely at the details, questions begin to pile up. At the heart of this initiative is a staggering $13 billion in federal funding, with Read More…
Image Credit: Lets FAME A recurring grievance among job seekers is, “I’m qualified, so why are employers not contacting me?” Asking this reveals a lack of understanding of what being “qualified” means from an employer’s perspective. Being qualified involves more than just degrees and experience; it includes both tangible and intangible qualities. On one hand, Read More…
Image Credit: PDPictures Yesterday, I attended the City of Winnipeg’s Information Session Open House at the Cindy Klassen Recreation Center on Sargent Avenue. The City outlined plans to rezone for supportive housing, proposing no more than 120 homes. While addressing housing needs is crucial, the approach raises serious concerns for the neighborhoods involved. Supportive housing Read More…
Harold Brazil’s Impact on Real Estate Image Credits, Mastersenaiper and Yamu Jay If you grew up in the ’90s in Winnipeg—or anywhere blessed enough to have a Mr. Bones Pizza—you remember. You remember those legendary Friday nights when nobody had to cook. You remember the living room packed with friends and family, the Jets or Read More…
By Anne Thompson The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the world’s longest-running and most controversial conflicts. At its heart, it’s a dispute between two self-determination movements — the Jewish Zionist project and the Palestinian nationalist project — that lay claim to the same territory. But it’s so much more than that. It’s a dispute Read More…
Anne Appeal to Winnipeggers: Say No to the New Water Meters! by Anne Thompson Winnipeg is planning to install new water meters that use wireless technology to transmit data. These water meters use radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMF) to communicate with a central system. While the city claims that these water meters are safe, efficient, Read More…
Anne Open Letter to the United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by older persons by Anne Thompson Dear Ms. Claudia Mahler, Thank you for receiving this letter. I regret that I have to write to you about this urgent and serious matter. I feel compelled to write to you because I Read More…
The first March, in Winnipeg since 1899 without a day above freezing.
SABE, An Indigenous-led, Trauma-Informed Project Launches in Winnipeg’s Osborne Village A new provincially funded pilot project with the purpose of providing trauma-informed support and safety services was started today to Winnipeg’s Osborne Village. SABE Peace Walkers will be leading the project with the team focusing on Indigenous-led non-violent crisis interventions. A trauma-informed approach will be Read More…
The race to become Winnipeg’s next mayor continues with fourteen candidates now in the running! The current list of candidates includes: Jennifer Motkaluk Don Woodstock Christopher Clacio Scott Gillingham Rick Shone Robert-Falcon Ouellette Shaun Loney Idris Ademuyiwa Adekakun Rana Bokhari Desmond Thomas Glen Murray Jessica Peebles Kevin Klein Govind Thawani Gowind Thawani became the 14th Read More…
Little BALLERS Manitoba, a grassroots basketball program for kids, was founded in the Spring of 2022 by co-owners Amy Barlow and Chad Celaire. Amy and Chad are parents to toddlers and preschool-age children and love the outdoors including engaging in recreational activites. Together, Amy and Chad started to work on launching Little BALLERS in the Read More…
In June, Michelle Hansling filed a report with police against a Unicity taxi driver accusing him of sexually assaulting her in the North End while she was intoxicated. Last month, Michelle Hanslip shared with CBC News that she had been assaulted, left naked and bruises blocks away from her home on the morning of June Read More…
Culley Kipling aims to provide young Indigenous boys with leadership skills through basketball to help them become strong and resilient men. Culley Kipling started the Junior Storm Basketball Program as part of the Manitoba Aboriginal Sports and Recreational Council (MASRC), to connect with Indigenous youth throughout the city and from rural Manitoba. He aims to Read More…
“It is time to realize this is about people making choices, and some of those choices have cost people their lives.” A 17-year-old man from Winnipeg has been arrested after he caused a fatal crash on Monday which killed one man and injured three others. Around 10:30 p.m. on Monday, RCMP officers were called to Read More…
With the growing violence in Winnipeg, Manitoba there are concerns about whether the city is safe to live in. The Winnipeg Police Service has released their 2021 Statistical Report, including the crimes reported to the authorities in Winnipeg. The report summarized that calls to the Police Communications Centre have increased by almost 10 per cent Read More…
Carriera Lamoureux, the first Indigenous female to officiate basketball in Manitoba, paves the way for young women in Winnipeg to reach for success through her active leadership in the community. Lamoureux spent most of her formative years living in Winnipeg’s North end, an experience she shares molded her into the person she is today. After Read More…
