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Winnipeg's Louise Bridge changed the course of history, but its future is uncertain
When the original Louise Bridge opened in 1881, it not only brought together two communities on either side of Winnipeg's Red River, it was responsible for altering the course of Canada's first transcontinental railroad.
Fender creates signature Stratocaster designed by and named for Winnipeg guitarist Ariel Posen
Ariel Posen has been a member of the Juno Award-winning Bros. Landreth and more recently a solo artist, but now the Winnipeg musician is sharing a stage with legends like George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Holly.
Leaf Rapids home burns after wildfire leaps river, other vacant homes damaged
One occupied home and as many as six vacant homes have been damaged by wildfire in the northern Manitoba town of Leaf Rapids, after flames jumped the Churchill River and entered the community Wednesday night.
History in your pocket: New app identifies Manitoba stories and sites wherever you stand
A new mobile app brings Manitoba's past into the present — and into the palm of your hand — by helping you discover the history that's all around you, but perhaps not immediately evident.
Portage and Main reopens to pedestrians, marking 'historic moment' for Winnipeg
The shrouds were removed from the brand new walk signals at the intersection of Portage and Main on Friday morning and the remaining construction barricades hauled away, as 46 years of prohibited pedestrian crossings came to an end at Winnipeg's famous corner.
Winnipeg's Portage and Main reopens to pedestrians after 46 years of barricades: How did we get here?
Barricaded to foot traffic for 46 years, forcing pedestrians below the street into a labyrinth of tunnels, the iconic intersection of Portage and Main is now open again to more than vehicles.
Ping-Pong, picnic tables coming to Graham Avenue as city reimagines former bus mall
A stretch of downtown Winnipeg that rumbled with buses for three decades is about to transform into an urban playground with Ping-Pong and picnic tables, art and lighting installations, street murals, new seating areas and a protected bike lane.
Sword attack at Brandon high school was racially motivated act of hate, police say
The sword attack at a Brandon high school last week was a targeted and racially motivated crime, police allege.
Jonathan Toews joins hometown Winnipeg Jets in return to NHL
Jonathan Toews, the former captain of Chicago's NHL team and three-time Stanley Cup champion, has agreed to sign with the Winnipeg Jets for the 2025-26 season.
Group files court action to overturn Parks Canada ban on motorized watercraft for Clear Lake
An advocacy group for Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park has filed an application for a judicial review of Parks Canada's decision to once again ban motorized watercraft in the battle against zebra mussels.