Tessa Adamski

Tessa Adamski holds a bachelor of arts in communications from the University of Winnipeg and a creative communications diploma from Red River College Polytechnic. She was the 2024 recipient of the Eric and Jack Wells Excellence in Journalism Award and the Dawna Friesen Global News Award for Journalism, and has written for the Globe and Mail, Winnipeg Free Press, Brandon Sun and the Uniter.

Latest from Tessa Adamski

Manitoba celebrates 1st transgender and 2-spirit day of visibility

The final day of March celebrates transgender people internationally, but legislation passed in Manitoba last year expands that honour to include two-spirit and gender-diverse people, reminding the community that they are loved and supported in Manitoba. 

Southern Manitoba school division failed to protect former student from sexual assault, lawsuit alleges

A former student is suing a school division in southern Manitoba alleging it failed to protect him from being preyed upon and repeatedly sexually assaulted by a staff member in the early '00s.

Wife of senior who disappeared in 2023 says getting his pension just before 50th wedding anniversary 'fitting'

Brenda Moberg, who has been steadfast in her fight to secure a portion of her missing husband’s Canada Pension Plan, says it’s fitting she’ll finally be able to receive the benefits during the month which marks her 50th wedding anniversary.

'Can't be green if you're in the red': Tariff response takes priority over sustainable farming, producers say

A grain farmer in Elie, Man., knows that using innovative sustainability measures to improve soil health, water infiltration and nutrient efficiency isn't cheap — and the costs could deter farmers from taking new approaches as tariffs threaten their livelihoods.

Workers with Métis, Michif child and family services agencies hit picket line

Workers with two Métis and Michif child and family services agencies hit the picket line on Tuesday, saying they're fighting for wages in line with other agencies in Manitoba.

Holy relics seized at border, returned to Italy after Winnipeg man bought them on eBay

Holy reliquaries, including relics of Saint Nicolas — who inspired Santa Claus — were confiscated by Canadian border services and returned to Italy after a Winnipeg man tried to illegally import them.

Frozen lakes, rivers and ice roads may not be safe as ice melts, MPI warns

Manitoba's public insurer is warning people to be cautious while travelling on ice roads in remote and northern areas or heading out to go ice fishing as frozen lakes and rivers start to thaw.

Buying Canadian may become harder for Manitoba shoppers as locally grown produce runs out

Manitobans who’ve changed their buying habits to support Canadian businesses and farmers will have to decide whether they will purchase vegetables from the U.S. or Mexico as locally grown produce runs out ahead of the spring growing season. 

Manitoba's canola industry, farmers call for federal action on looming tariffs from China

Impending Chinese retaliatory tariffs on some canola products has led Manitoba farmers and industry members to critique the Canadian government for not doing enough to protect farmers from financial harm and make amends with China.

Case dismissed: Ex-Winnipeg police officer's suit 'an abuse of the court process,' judge rules

A Manitoba judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Winnipeg police officer who alleged her request to transfer to another unit was unfairly rejected and that she was “constructively dismissed” from her position following complaints against her.