This is Manitoba

A synthetic opioid more than 40 times stronger than fentanyl — ordered online and delivered in days. CBC’s visual investigations unit uncovered how nitazenes, a new and deadly class of opioids, are flooding Canadian streets through online ads, social media and the mail system. Senior reporter Eric Szeto explains how traffickers exploit gaps in the system — and how this invisible trade is costing l...

Tokyo's government will begin rolling out a four-day work week for some of its employees, as part of an effort to combat the country’s declining birth rate by improving work-life balance. With Canada facing its own record-low fertility rates, could a similar policy make a difference here? Marcy Markusa speaks with Shelley Clark, a demographer and sociology professor at McGill University. Also...

A recent report found Black Manitobans face the longest ER wait times, even when arriving with more serious conditions. Sume Ndumbe Eyoh, director of the Black Health Education Collaborative, speaks with host Marcy Markusa about the study's findings and what needs to happen next. And Dr. Barry Lavallee, chief executive officer of Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc, explains why he feels the r...

Travel Manitoba's Allison Dalke talks with host Marcy Markusa about how families can make the most of their summer vacation. From affordable getaways and hidden gems to festivals, camping and glamping, she offers tips for exploring the province — and explains why more people are choosing to stay close to home this summer.

CBC's Darren Bernhardt speaks with host Marcy Markusa about the long, controversial history behind Winnipeg's iconic intersection. From its 19th-century roots to decades of pedestrian restrictions and shifting public opinion, Darren walks through the politics, pushback and infrastructure decisions that led to today's historic reopening of Portage and Main. Mayor Scott Gillingham speaks with Marcy...

On today's episode: Three Indigenous youth leaders speak with host Marcy Markusa about the importance of National Indigenous Peoples Day and the powerful role young people play in advocating for their communities. Hevyn-Lee Martens, a youth changemaker at RRC Polytech and Treaty One, Southern Chiefs Organization Youth Chief Billy Bird and Salena Starling, a youth leader and CEO of Community of Big...

Are you scared yet? In this episode, strange things are happening at a historical museum — books are flying, mysterious handprints appear and there's an investigation into possible paranormal activity. Ashley Barnes, lead investigator with the Winnipeg Paranormal Group, tells us about it. Actor Ayo Solanke speaks with host Marcy Markusa about his lead role in Bet, a new Netflix teen drama set...

A lot of couples have been split up by the wildfires burning in Manitoba, because one partner is needed in the community and the other has left due to the threat. That's the case for Melanie Spence. She is a teacher who found herself stranded in Thompson, unable to return home to Tataskweyak Cree Nation. Meanwhile, her husband, Robert Spence, is a former Tataskweyak councillor who has been helping...

What happens when the road out is blocked by a wall of flames? Lac du Bonnet resident Gay Kirby recounts a harrowing escape from a fast-moving wildfire — how her home was miraculously spared, and how a last-minute helicopter rescue saved her, her husband and their neighbours. Also in this episode: Host Marcy Markusa speaks with fire Chief Greg Zimmerman. He shares what it's like bat...

Postal workers across Canada are bracing for a potential strike as union negotiations hit a standstill. In this episode, CBC’s Chloe Friesen hits the streets to hear what a postal strike could mean for Manitobans. We also hear from two Canada Post letter carriers with different takes on the looming job action. Mike Branconnier, with nearly two decades on the job, shares why he's disheartened by th...

Glennda Gould talks about leaving her Lac du Bonnet home due to wildfires, and why she believes the province needs improved alerting systems, including clearer and more accessible government notifications. Also, host Marcy Markusa talks with RM of Lac du Bonnet Reeve Loren Schinkel, who said he was meeting with provincial officials Thursday night to do "an h...

Winkler residents Henry Wiebe and Adina Hamm speak with CBC’s Rosanna Hemple about their concerns following a measles exposure warning at the Manitoba city's Superstore. Winkler Mayor Henry Siemens shares his thoughts on the importance of clear communication during the outbreak. Also on the podcast today: Dr. Peter Hotez, a leading American pediatrician, virologist and globally recognized vaccine...

Winnipeg city council is mourning the passing of Coun. Jason Schreyer, 57, who represented the Elmwood-East Kildonan ward. After his death was announced Wednesday, a statement from city council remembered Schreyer as a councillor who fought for his community and worked to keep life affordable for residents. Our latest podcast looks back at his legacy and con...

Host Marcy Markusa speaks with political analyst Eric Grenier, a polling analyst who oversees CBC's Poll Tracker, about what the polls suggest in these final days. Kyler Zaenali and Aiden Peters, two students from the University of Manitoba, join host Marcy Markusa for a conversation about where they find federal election information and how the news they consume has impacted their voting intentio...

Up first on the podcast today: the chocolate economy. Host Marcy Markusa speaks with Helen Staines, the owner of Decadence Chocolates, an artisanal chocolatier here in Winnipeg. Her business is facing cocoa price increases of up to 400 per cent. Also on the podcast today: With just two weeks to go before the federal election, former Conservative MP Dorothy Dobbie...

First on the podcast today: Our monthly interview with Premier Wab Kinew. We ask questions about Manitoba's tariff response, the inquest into Eisha Hudson's death and the call for a landfill search for Tanya Nepinak. Also on the podcast today: Statistics Canada says Manitoba has one of the highest rates of teen dating violence. Despite this, there are few resources to help teen...

A Manitoba couple say they feel uneasy in Arizona, so they're selling their winter dream home. Plus, a farmer from North Dakota shares worries about tariffs from his perspective south of the border.

As candidates vie for your vote in the April 28 federal election, what do you hope they know about life in Manitoba? We asked folks in Morden for their perspectives. As well, Bartley Kives looks at the political landscape across Manitoba right now. And host Marcy Markusa speaks with veteran politicians Dorothy Dobbie, Erin Selby and Dan Vandal, who each make their case for why their party is the r...

Gavin Johnston, 17, speaks with host Marcy Markusa about his passion for Winnipeg Transit and his Instagram fan page dedicated specifically to Transit's Route 55. From sharing pictures of buses to creating a fan community, Johnston's take on Winnipeg Transit is sparking conversations across the city. Also on the podcast: Mayor Scott Gillingham speaks with Marcy M...

Premier Wab Kinew joins host Marcy Markusa for our monthly interview, where they discuss Manitoba's strategy as tariffs with the U.S. increase and the province faces tough decisions regarding energy exports. The premier also reflects on the search for Morgan Harris's remains and whether the right decisions were made in the search's early stages. Kinew also shares his thoughts on what’s a...

Have you ever wondered what goes into getting that little maple leaf label on your groceries? Host Marcy Markusa speaks with Evelyn Soo, the executive director of Canada's Food Safety and Consumer Protection Directorate, about the different Canadian identification labels and when consumers can trust that they are buying Canadian. Also on the podcast today: Canadian snowbirds could choose to nest s...

The Liberal Party of Canada just elected a new leader — Mark Carney. So what does that mean for Manitobans? We speak to Winnipeg South MP Ben Carr about it. Over the past few months, everyone's weighed in on Trump's tariffs — from economists to business owners. But what do Winnipeg teens think about the recent news cycle? Host Marcy Markusa speaks with Tara Law, a Grade 8 social studies and Englis...

The owner of a Winnipeg trucking company talks about the immediate effects of new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Gurbir Boparai, director of Canadian Prairie Transport, explains how these tariffs are hitting his business, which relies on cross-border shipping, and how the company is navigating the challenges just days after the tariffs were implemented. Ottawa and most of the provinces have agree...

Amelia Barnes, the owner of Prana Vida Style, a Winnipeg-based sustainable clothing store, shares her concerns about the potential impact of tariffs. With 50 per cent of her customers in the U.S. and uncertainty surrounding an exemption for less valuable purchases, Barnes is left wondering how future policies could affect her bottom line. Hear her perspective on...

U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods are now in effect and Manitoba businesses are already feeling the pressure. Justin Copp, co-owner of Brunswick Steel in Springfield, Man., talks about how his company is navigating the economic fallout and what it means for the industry. Manitoba's pork producers are closely watching trade developments. With $15.5 billion in exports to the U.S. last year, n...