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The jockey race at Assiniboia Downs is heating up as Antonio Whitehall and Sven Balroop battle neck-and-neck with 17 wins each, making this the closest title race of the season. Whitehall edged ahead recently with a win on Regal Rumor, but Balroop, a Trinidad-born rider who moved to Canada in 2022, is right on his heels. Despite the fierce competition, the two are close friends off the track, unit...

Manitoba’s launching a major new flood recovery program for homeowners and renters hit hardest by June and July’s record rains—areas soaked with over 200mm of water, wrecking homes, farms, and businesses. Unlike past aid, this one offers one-time grants even if insurance falls short. The Canadian Red Cross is on the ground in Swan River and Swan Valley West helping with insurance and financial app...

A 69-year-old cyclist, Fergus Watt, was stranded in Winnipeg after his bike was stolen during a cross-Canada ride—until a transit operator spotted the suspicious bike being loaded onto a bus, intervened, and sparked a community rescue. Within days, locals and cyclists rallied, returning the bike to Fergus by Friday afternoon. His wife called it a miracle, praising both the transit worker’s vigilan...

This Sunday, Victoria Beach’s annual Kids Market at the Village Green Bakery ignites youthful entrepreneurship—34 young vendors, from 11-year-old fashion hopefuls to candy and rock artists, sell their wares while learning real-world skills. Started in 2023 by bakery owner Jen Leslie, the event has grown into a confidence-building hub where kids run their own booths, set prices, and even manage the...

Winnipeg’s Telpay, Canada’s largest independent electronic payments provider, just made its biggest move in 41 years—acquiring Toronto’s Notch Financial to close the cash flow loop. With Notch’s automation tools for invoicing and collections, Telpay now helps businesses manage both incoming and outgoing money, tackling the root cause of 82% of business failures. The deal, backed by major investmen...

Ray-Patrick Didder is on fire, leading the Goldeyes’ charge with a scorching .385 average over his last 18 games, fueling a turnaround after a brutal start. Hailing from the sun-drenched Aruba, Didder thrives in the heat and the spotlight, batting leadoff and anchoring a suddenly dangerous offense that just crushed a top-tier team with 32 runs. While the pitching staff struggles with injuries and...

Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival canceled, surgeries halted, and patients sent elsewhere — the Dauphin Regional Health Centre’s flood damage has thrown the community into chaos. Premier Wab Kinew calls the 9-12 month recovery timeline unacceptable and is pledging massive resources to speed things up. Staff are working under harsh conditions with headlamps, while doctors urge involvement in reb...

The Calgary Wild shake things up with Aussie coach Leah Blayney stepping in after a tough loss to Ottawa — but they fought back valiantly. Meanwhile, the Northern Super League explodes with star power: Evelyn Badu’s hat trick ties her for fourth in league goals, while AFC Toronto’s Sophie Manner stops everything en route to their second straight win. Big money’s pouring in too — Apex invests $30 m...

Manitoba’s Parkland region is transitioning from flood emergency response to long-term recovery, with 48 local states of emergency still active and major efforts underway in Swan River and Swan Valley. Premier Wab Kinew is exploring new financial aid options beyond standard disaster programs to support devastated communities. Volunteers from Team Rubicon—retired first responders—are deploying five...

Winnipeg’s recent police crackdown on open drug use has forced homeless individuals into hiding—just as a deadly heatwave hits, raising alarms that people are now out of reach of life-saving services. Over 100 arrests in a 10-day sweep have made outreach work harder, as vulnerable people retreat to back alleys and other hard-to-reach spots. With temperatures soaring to 45°C, the risk of heatstroke...

Manitoba’s government has slapped serious restrictions on Extendicare Heritage Lodge in Winnipeg after a damning inspection revealed safety failures—especially for seniors with complex needs. The province now mandates approval from the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority for every new resident, signaling a major intervention. Health Minister insists these steps are necessary and not taken lightly,...

The Winnipeg Sea Bears are on a hot streak, holding a 1.5-game lead in the Western Conference with an 11-5 record, and they’re primed to extend it this weekend against the struggling Calgary Surge. Despite a key player getting ejected in their last win, they’ve shown grit and resilience, going undefeated at home and building their biggest lead of the season. Coach Mike Raimbault keeps the team gro...

Winnipeg’s tree canopy is in crisis, with 300,000 elm trees lost to Dutch elm disease over the past 50 years—leaving streets bare and cities hotter. Despite 190,000 trees still standing, the city’s green space is shrinking at the nation’s second-fastest rate. Grassroots groups are rallying to protect this vital legacy, and after a controversial budget cut threatened tree replanting funds, public o...

At 110 years old, Joseph Mery Arthur—Canada’s oldest living person—celebrates a life of wisdom, resilience, and family love. Born in Haiti in 1916, he moved to Montreal decades ago, where he built a sprawling family of 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. His secret? Keeping his mind sharp with books, crosswords, and a glass of cognac—and living by moderation. Still walking unaided, he wor...

Ronald Amigo’s addiction spiraled from petty arson to a $10M Walmart blaze—this time with meth and a lighter in hand, he’s facing life-altering charges after a history of fire-setting, judge-ordered rehab, and a life once built on stability. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level...

Geeta Tucker, newly appointed senator for Manitoba, is poised to bring unity and inclusivity to the Senate—drawing from her roots as a chartered accountant and her deep commitment to truth and reconciliation, especially with Indigenous learners. After seven years in Manitoba, she’s already making waves, having launched culturally relevant accounting programs and overcoming personal barriers like h...

Manitoba’s flooding victims are getting fast cash relief — $500 cheques sent straight to homeowners to jumpstart repairs, with no waiting for traditional aid. The province’s launched three emergency programs, already pouring $7.8 million into 12 hit communities, while partnering with the Red Cross to match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $15 million — no rules, no limits. With 48 communities sti...

Manitoba’s Premier Wab Kinew is betting big on pipelines to turn his province into an energy powerhouse — but the stakes are high. With federal cash tied to developing the Port of Churchill, Manitoba must deliver a plan to ship LNG by 2030, likely requiring a new pipeline. While Kinew paints a picture of $30 billion in economic boom through energy infrastructure, critics warn Manitoba may just be...

Ottawa pulled off a surprise fireworks show Thursday night—yes, a surprise—to avoid public safety risks, sparking 38 complaints and raising questions about event transparency. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback...

RTDs are crushing it—hard seltzers, coolers, and pre-mixed cocktails are flying off shelves, tapping into nostalgic flavors that hit like candy and candy-coated memories. We tested the hits: Popsicle Grape Vodka Soda nailed the grape popsicle vibe without cloying sweetness, Beatbox Fruit Punch was pure sugary nostalgia, Hector’s Hard Peach Punch delivered peach candy charm, Snapple Spiked Raspcher...

Nick Burmey crushed it at the Old Tom Backyard Ultra Marathon, logging 55 grueling hours to win and break the course record by 20 loops—proving Manitoba’s running grit is world-class. His victory came after outlasting Austin Sedgwick and surviving brutal heat, humidity, and a storm on the final day. The race, born from a pandemic land-clearing project on a Blumenort farm, now draws 75 runners and...

The Manitoba Métis Federation is eyeing a major downtown win—potentially acquiring the historic Fort Garry Hotel, a century-old Winnipeg landmark with a $60-70M price tag. This follows their recent purchase of the Ellice Avenue NRC site, now set to house Métis Child and Family Services staff and future nurse training labs. With bold plans to reshape Winnipeg’s urban core, the Federation is turning...

The World Cup’s semifinals are heating up with a potential England vs. Argentina clash that drips with history, from Beckham’s ’98 red card to Maradona’s ’86 Hand of God—fueling more than just rivalry, but simmering political tension. Rumors swirl about FIFA president Infantino’s alleged bias toward Argentina, with Egypt leveling accusations of systemic favoritism since the last World Cup, though...

Zac and Cass Easton, former ad execs who met in college, took over the historic Dari Isle Drive-In in Minnedosa four years ago — turning it into a beloved local hub. Cass, who’d worked there in high school, joked about buying it years ago, and after two summers learning the ropes, they officially owned it in 2023. Zac, the head cook, surprised everyone with his Greek-inspired fatboy burger — a dis...

A Winnipeg delivery driver, just 22, was violently kidnapped during a routine drop-off on October 11, 2024, after being forced into a trailer by a gunman who stole his phone and merchandise—and then drove him to a storage unit to demand access codes under threat. After a lengthy investigation, police arrested two key suspects: Ranger, who pleaded guilty to kidnapping and firearm charges and faces...