
Darren Bernhardt
Reporter
Darren Bernhardt has been with CBC Manitoba since 2009 and specializes in offbeat and local history stories. He is the author of two bestselling books: The Lesser Known: A History of Oddities from the Heart of the Continent, and Prairie Oddities: Punkinhead, Peculiar Gravity and More Lesser Known Histories.
Latest from Darren Bernhardt

Lightning strike blamed for wildfire that threatened new discovery centre at Oak Hammock Marsh
The new discovery centre at Manitoba's Oak Hammock Marsh came close to being swept up in a wildfire, with just two weeks to go until its grand opening.
Canada -Manitoba |

67 more housing units opening in Winnipeg to help people leave homeless encampments
Manitoba has purchased 67 more social housing units to offer to people living in homeless encampments in Winnipeg, as part of the anti-homelessness strategy launched earlier this year.
Canada -Manitoba |

Gusting winds worsen wildfire near The Pas, creating 'really big beast' and forcing more evacuations
A Manitoba wildfire threatening various communities over the past week was intensified by strong winds overnight, forcing hundreds more people to evacuate.
Canada -Manitoba |
Raucous Winnipeg fans poised to be X-factor for Jets in 2nd round against Dallas Stars
It's blue, covered in stickers and mini-sticks, topped with a replica Stanley Cup, filled with gas and ready for Round 2 of the NHL playoffs.
Canada -Manitoba |

Manitoba's 1st tornado of 2025 recorded southeast of Niverville
Tornado season started in Manitoba this week with the first one touching down just southeast of Niverville, says an Ontario lab that tracks all tornadoes in Canada.
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Winnipeg Jets' Hellebuyck named finalist for Hart Trophy as NHL's most valuable player
Winnipeg Jets fans have already been chanting it for several games whenever his name is announced, and now it's official — Connor Hellebuyck is a finalist for the NHL's most valuable player.
Canada -Manitoba |

Hiding from bombs, pirate encounters: Fall of Saigon 50 years ago triggered terrifying journeys to Manitoba
On the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, two prominent Winnipeg women recall their experiences as young girls fleeing their Southeast Asian homelands after communist forces took over.
Canada -Manitoba |

Federal Liberal, NDP leaders make push for votes in Winnipeg with 4 days until election
Two federal party leaders made return pit stops to Winnipeg in another bid for support in the final days of the election campaign, as new polls suggest the margin between the Liberals and Conservatives continues to tighten.
Canada -Manitoba |

Manitoba premier floats idea of 2nd Hudson Bay port to increase trade with Europe
Premier Wab Kinew on Tuesday raised the idea of creating a second port on Hudson Bay as Manitoba hosted a delegation of European Union diplomats looking to forge stronger links with the province.
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Time for a spring blizzard: Winnipeg Jets announce plans for playoff whiteout parties
Downtown Winnipeg is forecast to be hit by a spring whiteout soon, but the shovels can stay in the shed — this storm needs pompoms, boas and a lot of creativity.
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