This is Manitoba

A proposal to impose a time limit for school drop-off and pickup zones has crossed its first hurdle. The plan came from Winnipeg city Coun. Markus Chambers, who says the "stop, drop and go" program will improve safety around elementary schools. The citywide standards would mean clearer signage, a one-minute time limit for parents and enforcement by the Winnipeg Police Service and Winnipe...

In this special co-production episode, we're diving into life on the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border. While the two Prairie provinces have many things in common, there are differences. We speak with residents of Flin Flon about how living on the divide complicates everything from buying a vehicle to emergency response efforts. Then we hear from a woman in Creighton, Sask., who says inter-pr...

Manitoba’s health-care system has been strained for years. The median wait times at Winnipeg hospitals now regularly exceed 3.5 hours, according to data from the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. Waits for diagnostic testing and several key surgeries, including hip and knee operations, also rose this year, provincial data shows. But Premier Wab Kinew says he's confident a&nbs...

It’s been nearly a decade since Sio Silica staked its first claims in southern Manitoba. Initially, the Alberta-based company was searching for sand deposits as a source for the material used to facilitate oil extraction, which could then be sold to the oil and gas industry for fracking. What’s followed has been a long and winding saga for residents of southeastern Manitoba, Sio Silica executives...

Food insecurity is growing in Manitoba. About 60,000 people across the province access food banks every month, according to new data from Manitoba Harvest. That represents a 150 per cent increase since 2020, and there are other notable trends. The latest numbers show that a third of people accessing food banks are employed, and more clients are families with children under the...

The Winnipeg Parking Authority pitched a plan to city hall that would make it possible for the public to report illegally parked vehicles by submitting photos. It didn’t take long for city council to park the plan. The public works committee voted in favour of temporarily stopping the plan from being pursued further. Both councillors and the public expressed concern, saying it sounded li...

Violence on public transit is on the rise across the country, a new investigation from CBC News and the Investigative Journalism Foundation found. In Winnipeg, the trend is stark: violent incidents on buses have increased over 280 per cent since 2018.    The Amalgamated Transit Union has been sounding the alarm for months now. Despite new measures like protective shields for dr...

This month, the province laid out its plan for Manitoba in the speech from the throne. An end to mandatory overtime for nurses, a new fuel-generating system in Westman, Winnipeg’s first supervised consumption site and cheaper groceries –– we get more details from Premier Wab Kinew on some of the major promises he's made.

In October, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra announced it had reached an operating surplus for the first time in five years. It’s been a struggle for Manitoba arts organizations in the five years since the pandemic, many of whom have seen years of deficits, made programming changes, petitioned governments for more funding and appealed to audiences to come back. And finally, they’re starti...

Next week, a new bylaw goes into effect in Winnipeg that restricts where people can set up encampments. The tent cities have become more common in recent years as the number of people experiencing homelessness has surged.    We hear from CBC’s Cameron MacLean, who spoke to people living in the camps, nearby neighbours and city officials to find out what these new rules could mean. Commun...

Manitoba’s premier says the province is working on three megaprojects that will bring in a combined $30 billion of economic activity. Wab Kinew says that’s enough to transform the "have-not" province into a wealthy one. While one of those projects, Port of Churchill Plus, has already captured Prime Minister Mark Carney's attention, CBC’s Bartley Kives takes us through what the other two might be....

Advocates say early universal screening for learning disabilities could change lives — but teachers worry it may not be the best use of limited classroom resources. Host Marcy Markusa speaks with Karen Velthuys from the Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba, Lillian Klausen, president of the Manitoba Teachers Society, and Melanie Rosenfelt, who talks about being diagnosed with two learning...

From better work-life balance to Canada’s universal health care, more U.S. doctors are finding reasons to move to Manitoba. Dr. Arleigh Trainor shares her reasons for leaving the States, and Dr. Alison Carleton talks about what's attracting physicians to rural Manitoba. And more U.S. doctors are on their way, Manitoba’s health minister says. What does that say about the province’s doctor recruitme...

Homeowner Carol Styles speaks with host Marcy Markusa about living on Carpathia Road, facing possible expropriation as part of the Kenaston Boulevard widening project, and the uncertainty that's shaped her family's life for more than two decades. Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham speaks with Marcy about the $757-million plan to widen Kenaston and replace aging bridges, and addresses&n...

How can Winnipeg ramp up its nightlife? Host Marcy Markusa explores the city’s after-dark scene with Nuit Blanche Winnipeg general manager Kurt Tittlemier, who discusses how the city can keep its creative spark alive beyond one big night.  CBC’s Djeneba Dosso hits the streets to hear what University of Manitoba students think would make Winnipeg’s nights more exciting.&nbs...

Premier Wab Kinew speaks about the fires and vandalism at the constituency offices of cabinet ministers Nahanni Fontaine and Bernadette Smith. We also talk about Manitoba healthcare. It's been two years since Premier Kinew's NDP won their election. And we ask him to respond to some Manitoban's concerns that healthcare is still broken.

Half of Canadian girls drop out of organized sports by the time they're 17, according to the organization Canadian Women and Sport. Host Marcy Markusa speaks with Marijke Vandergrift, the director of brand and partnerships at the organization, about its new campaign to combat the problem. The International Olympic Committee billed the 2024 Paris Olympics as the  first Game...

As people around the world react to the killing of Charlie Kirk, a vigil was held in Winnipeg this week for the American conservative activist. The CBC's Rosanna Hempel talked to people at the vigil, held at the Manitoba Legislature ground. Meanwhile, Winnipeg criminal defence lawyer and author Zilla Jones says that vigil left her concerned for the community.&nbs...

When you can't afford or access a therapist, is it a good idea to get mental-health advice from a chatbot? Information Radio host Marcy Markusa speaks with Mark Dale about the potential risks and rewards. Despite popular belief, location-sharing services on your phone don't magically turn off once you stop using GPS. Your location is tracked even when your phone is in your pocket, and th...

Winnipeg police Insp. Max Waddell spoke with Faith Fundal about retail crime, after an incident that involved youth with a firearm at a local business. Also on the podcast: Michael Weinrath, criminology professor at the University of Winnipeg, speaks with host Marcy Markusa about the armed robbery of the Unicity Walmart by four teens. He talks about what it reveals about youth crime in Winnipeg an...

Kash Heed, former West Vancouver police chief, speaks with host Marcy Markusa about the ruling on the 2023 fatal shooting of Afolabi Stephen Opaso, police behaviour and use-of-force changes. Also on the podcast today: Marcy speaks with Rune Glomseth, an associate professor emeritus at the Norwegian Police University College who specializes in police leadership.

First on the podcast today: Ashley McKague, a mom to a Type 1 diabetic child, speaks with host Marcy Markusa about the challenges of monitoring insulin pumps in a school setting. Also on the podcast: Why ask Google when you can just ask ChatGPT? It seems more and more young Manitobans are turning to artificial intelligence to solve their problems. But is that a good thing or bad thing? A grou...

Michael Holden, an assistant professor in the faculty of education at the University of Winnipeg, speaks to host Marcy Markusa about the pros and cons of AI in schools. And Aaron Benarroch, the director of recruitment and International Education with the Winnipeg School Division, talks with guest host Marjorie Dowhos about a surge in international K-12 students this year, including the impact of s...

As activism drops off, a panel of three university students weigh in. Finance student River Inan, political science student Victoria Romero and business student Kyler Zaenali share their thoughts on the future, politics and what needs to change. From cries of "Get off your phone!" to "Why are you making offensive comments?" multi-generational conversations can stall pretty quickly ... how to keep...

Anna Moar and Kadin McCron speak with host Marcy Markusa about their move into drug-free transitional housing in St. Boniface after living on a Winnipeg riverbank. They share how they connected with St. Boniface Street Links, their struggles with addiction and homelessness, and their hopes for a new start. Also on the podcast today: Avrom Charach, spokesperson for the Manitoba Professional Propert...