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The Manitoba Métis Federation just pulled off a major downtown Winnipeg real estate win, securing a sprawling 17,500-square-metre former National Research Council site that’s been vacant for over a decade. President David Chartrand is thrilled—calling it a game-changer for revitalizing the city core and a long-sought dream property. Though the price remains undisclosed, this bold move signals a st...

Manitoba braces for the worst as floodwaters surge across over fifty communities, with Swan River and Dauphin bearing the brunt. Premier Wab Kinew announces expanded direct aid—helping residents navigate insurance and financial recovery. Brandon prepares for river crests, urging flood-prone residents to pack emergency kits. Meanwhile, Dauphin’s health center remains closed, forcing patients to tra...

Manitoba Métis Federation just landed a massive downtown Winnipeg property—nearly 17,500 square meters, once owned by the National Research Council—packed with office and lab space, poised to revitalize the city center and mark a major milestone for the community. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is a...

Three Winnipeg men face serious charges after allegedly gunning down a delivery driver, robbing him of cash and goods, and forcing him to open lockers for more loot—all while threatening his family. Police spent over a year tracking them down, recovering stolen weapons, drugs, and a knife during arrests. The driver walked away unharmed, but the case underscores the hidden dangers of delivery work—...

Canada’s beloved National Ukrainian Festival, celebrating its 60th year, has been canceled this year due to catastrophic flooding in western Manitoba — a decision that underscores the real human cost of extreme weather. Though the festival grounds remain dry, the Dauphin Regional Health Centre — including its emergency department — was submerged, forcing evacuations and relocating critical care to...

Manitoba’s southern region is bracing for a brutal heat wave with daytime highs hitting 35-37°C and humidity making it feel like 45°C — plus, UV levels are dangerously high. This officially qualifies as a heat wave, with temperatures staying above 32°C for two consecutive days and not dipping below 16°C at night. Authorities are urging caution, especially at events like the Winnipeg Folk Festival,...

Portage’s new hospital looks wild — but it’s all intentional landscaping. The Portage Phillies dominated the provincial baseball championship right here at home. Local teachers are handing out brand-new books to new parents at the hospital to start kids off with reading. And outdoor lovers rejoice: the Garrioch Creek Trail just got major upgrades. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow...

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Flood warnings spark emergency measures as the Assiniboine River threatens to overflow, while Selkirk Regional Health Centre celebrates 800 orthopedic surgeries in its first year and eyes expansion to ease wait times. A tragic fatal crash claims the life of an 86-year-old in Gimli, and The Pas Community Renewal Corporation receives a $15,000 donation in memory of Morgan Harris to fund vital progra...

Advance voting for the The Pas-Kameesak byelection kicks off this Saturday, July 11th, running through July 20th—perfect for casting your ballot early. Polls are spread across key locations including The Pas, Peguis Multiplex, Otineka Mall in Opaskwayak Cree Nation, and several First Nations/community centres with specific dates. To vote, you must be a Canadian citizen, 18+ by election day, have l...

Kenora’s food banks are seeing a surge in demand, signaling worsening food insecurity in Northwestern Ontario. Meanwhile, the province handed out a $49,000 grant to the Longbow Lake Volunteer Fire Brigade—praise for first responders, but a targeted splash. On the bright side, someone won $23,500, with proceeds going to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital—a feel-good jackpot for the community....

New Music Friday just dropped a seismic wave of 16 fresh releases — from U2 and Jack White to Green Day and even The Rolling Stones, who may be wrapping up their legendary 60-year run. Devo’s Gerald V. Casale drops a fiery protest anthem, Green Day teases a movie soundtrack track, and Howard Jones returns with synth-pop magic. Paramore’s Hayley Williams lends her voice to The Linda Lindas, while S...

A massive 200-megawatt wind farm proposal in rural Manitoba is sparking heated debate—backed by the Manitoba Métis Federation and a U.K. firm, it could bring clean energy and jobs but threatens the region’s serene landscape. With turbines soaring up to 705 feet, locals fear visual blight, noise, health risks, and harm to wildlife and infrastructure. While proponents tout economic and environmental...

Manitoba Métis Federation wins major downtown Winnipeg real estate battle, securing the former National Research Council site on Ellice Avenue to transform it into a nurse training hub, research labs, and potentially an MRI center — all part of a bold urban revitalization push that’s already moved 500+ staff downtown and aims to tackle Manitoba’s critical nursing shortage while boosting local bios...

Manitoba’s rental market bucks the national trend as prices climb—despite a 4.3% drop nationwide—thanks to a supply crunch and rising demand. Winnipeg’s average rent hit $1,678, edging up 0.9% since February, now surpassing Alberta’s average and even outpacing Edmonton. While Ontario and Quebec drive the national decline, Manitoba’s tight market is fueled by a lack of new units, with experts calli...

A man’s world turns icy after his wife calls him a “tank” on the phone—two weeks before their lake trip, he’s contemplating whether to invite her to critique his physique, which is clearly a bad move. The fix? Stop apologizing, ditch gift-fueled forgiveness, and get a counselor to help them both heal before reuniting. Meanwhile, another guy’s furious his wife still dines and plays cards with her e...

Patients are enduring agonizing waits of up to 13 hours in a crumbling ER, where chaos, overcrowding, and understaffing have turned the waiting room into a high-stress battleground—forcing one desperate patient to leave without care, revealing a healthcare system on the brink of collapse. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: adve...

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is a wild, low-budget spoof that turns Hollywood into a chaotic, joke-filled version of The Wizard of Oz—with Jon Hamm as the elusive crush and a cast of familiar faces popping in for goofy cameos. Think Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker meets Mad Men, where mistaken luggage, washed-up paparazzi, and a loose plot keep things moving through a haze of absurdity. It’s no...

Manitoba’s premier rejected a massive AI data center proposal not because of the tech, but because of its scale, energy demands, and whether the benefits would last for Manitobans. This thoughtful pause highlights the need for careful scrutiny of big projects — especially when it comes to who truly owns and benefits from them. While smaller data centers are welcome, the real debate is about managi...

Canada’s prison system is under fire as budget cuts threaten to cripple drug detection efforts — with Stony Mountain Institution losing detector dogs, patrol vehicles, and key staff just as drug smuggling ramps up using drones and other high-tech methods. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automat...

Young adults with disabilities aging out of Manitoba’s child welfare system are caught in a crisis of care—suddenly stripped of childhood supports while facing massive delays in adult services, risking homelessness, mental health collapse, and unemployment. Systemic failures, including fragmented planning and eligibility barriers, leave them stranded during a critical transition. New national guid...

Mason Kraus stepped into a starting role for the Winnipeg Sea Bears and delivered a standout performance, logging nearly 30 minutes in place of injured star Trey McGowens. With nine points, three assists, and elite defensive play, Kraus helped lead the Sea Bears to a gritty 97-93 home win over the Edmonton Stingers. Despite facing adversity—including an ejection that left them short-handed—the tea...

Winnipeg Folk Festival is in full swing, turning Birds Hill Provincial Park into a lively campsite with over 6,000 festival-goers setting up tents, trailers, and even a Scooby-Doo movie night complete with a projector screen. A couple slept in their car for a prime spot, hoping to win the new campground decoration contest — which started last year and offers festival tickets to winners. Meanwhile,...

Manitoba’s junior golf scene just exploded with drama and triumph as 16-year-old Hunter Oakden and Camryn Thomas claimed the provincial titles in nail-biting finishes. Oakden, from Brandon, stunned everyone with an eagle on the first playoff hole after a shaky final hole sent him into a playoff — now he’s headed to Palm Springs for a major tournament. Meanwhile, Thomas edged out her friend Jewel L...

RRC Polytech unveils a bold new initiative to overhaul how Indigenous students succeed in higher education, while a reckless 180 km/h speeder with open booze in his car faces serious charges near Portage la Prairie. Meanwhile, former PC leadership hopeful Wally Daudrich jumps ship to the Keystone Party, eyeing a byelection run in The Pas-Kameesak after ideological rifts. And in a major win for Man...