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Filipino community thrives in Neepawa, one of Canada's fastest-growing towns
An influx of Filipino immigrants, many of whom work at the HyLife pork processing plant in the town, have helped Neepawa's population boom, making it the third-fastest growing community in Manitoba and the 13th-fastest in Canada.
Underestimated because of disability, but Winnipeg basketball player ready to lead team into playoffs
Grade 9 Miles Macdonell student Kieran Dalkie, who was born with half a right arm, says he's had to work harder than other players, but he's proven he's one of the best on the court.
Jyoti Gondek, Calgary's 1st female mayor, has firm roots in Manitoba
Jyoti Gondek made history on Monday night, when she was elected as the first female mayor of Calgary. But the road that led to her there included formative years in Manitoba.
Reclaiming their history: Three Manitoba women keeping their culture alive through language, art
Artists KC Adams and Pat Bruderer, language facilitator Carol Beaulieu are reclaiming their Indigenous culture through teaching, practicing arts and language. The women are passing it down to future generations.
'He knows that's his place': Manitoba therapy dog missing his rounds visiting hospitals in Westman
Mark Saler and his dog, Grizzly continue to find ways to stay connected with patients in Brandon, Minnedosa and Neepawa during pandemic.
Winnipeg band of brothers' music career reaches new heights despite pandemic
The 12/21, a pop-punk band based in Winnipeg, is gaining in popularity in the Philippines after being featured on Spotify, a national TV network and most recently inking a new record deal.
'Just in shock': Manitoba family reunited with dog missing for 7 weeks after car crash
Murphy, a six-year-old Shih Tzu, disappeared after a crash just outside of Pine Falls in August.
Neighbours come together to create memorial for teens killed in southwestern Manitoba tornado
Shayna Barnesky and Carter Tilbury, both 18, were killed when the pickup truck they were in was swept up by a twister on Aug. 7. Now, a memorial to the teens has been placed near where the twister touched down.
Hitched in a hurry: Manitoba venue to host pop-up weddings to help couples tie the knot in an hour
A St. Andrews chapel will hold a day of pop-up weddings in August to help couples forced to cancel their nuptials because of the novel coronavirus, with an event planner saying an entire wedding can be done in just an hour.
What's the buzz? Brandon asks people to vote for city's official bee
Bee City Brandon asking Manitobans to help select Wheat City's official bee. The queen bee will be crowned at the conclusion of Pollinator Week at the end of June.