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Grant's Old Mill in Winnipeg will be dismantled for safety but rebuilt, offering a chance to preserve its educational value and history.

The University of Manitoba's Campus BioBlitz is bringing people together to document local biodiversity and rediscover their connection with plants, animals, and ecosystems around them.

The Canadian Red Cross urges Manitobans to prepare for emergencies before they happen by understanding local risks, creating a family communication plan, and building a personalized 72‑hour emergency kit

The FascinAsian Film Festival celebrates 5 years of growth, expanding into Winnipeg, Calgary, and Edmonton while spotlighting local filmmakers, diverse stories, and strong community connections . With record attendance, emerging artist recognition, and vibrant programming, the festival continues to build momentum and amplify Asian voices across Canada.https://u-channel.ca/fascinasian-film-festival-continues-to-build-momentum-as-it-celebrates-5-years/

The Manitoba Museum has opened “The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act”, a powerful exhibit uncovering a largely forgotten chapter of Canada's past and the human cost of exclusion and discrimination.

Dans cet épisode de Radio Des Petits Hiboux, les enfants découvrent le mystérieux Domovoy, un petit esprit protecteur venu des légendes slaves. Qui est ce drôle de gardien de la maison ? Pourquoi aide-t-il les familles et cache-t-il parfois de petits objets ? À travers des histoires amusantes et magiques, les jeunes auditeurs voyageront dans le monde du folklore et des traditions anciennes. Une aventure douce, mystérieuse et pleine d'imagination pour toute la famille !

In this episode of Radio Des Petits Hiboux, young listeners will discover the fascinating world of Vincent van Gogh, one of the most famous painters in the world. Who was Van Gogh? Why did he love painting stars, sunflowers, and nature? Children will travel through colors, imagination, and inspiring stories about this unique artist. A creative, educational, and artistic adventure for the whole family!

Radio Des Petits Hiboux vous invite à partir à la découverte des lapins et de leurs adorables bébés ! Les jeunes auditeurs apprendront comment vivent les lapins, comment s'appellent leurs petits, ce qu'ils mangent et pourquoi ils sont si doux et rapides. Une émission amusante, éducative et pleine de tendresse pour tous les amoureux des animaux.

Content warning: This episode discusses self-harm, suicide, and sexual assault.

Content warning: This episode discusses self-harm, suicide, and sexual assault.Music creates a powerful container for healing, giving people shaped by trauma a safe way to express the unspeakable, regulate emotions, and reconnect with others through creativity and shared experience.

✨ Manitoba is investing $5.2 million to reopen specialized menopause care through the new Manitoba Menopause Clinic in southwest Winnipeg, restoring services eliminated in 2017 and expanding access across the province.

Thousands of families across Manitoba, gather at Winnipeg's two Hindu temples, which have grown from a basement gathering to major cultural and community hubs offering education, wellness, and celebrations. With a $400,000 provincial grant helping repair the Dr. Raj Pandey Hindu Centre's aging roof, the temples continue to support a growing, welcoming community and invite all Manitobans to connect and learn. https://u-channel.ca/provincial-grant-helps-hindu-society-of-manitoba-support-growing-community/

After a long winter of snow and thaw❄️, Winnipeg streets are revealing higher litter levels, with every area showing pockets of severe trash, especially cigarette butts

Land acknowledgements matter most when they move beyond scripted words and become living commitments rooted in relationship, humility, and reciprocity with Indigenous peoples and the land

Canadian health advocates are calling for transparency, accountability, and an end to for‑profit plasma collection after paid donor deaths in Winnipeg raised concerns about safety, regulation, and profit‑driven incentives

Technology is advancing faster than we ever imagined, and

Environmental, health, and community groups say Manitoba's 2026 budget misses the urgency of the climate crisis

Manitoba's latest budget pledges new social housing, rent relief, and supports to tackle homelessness

Manitoba's 2026 budget pitches affordability and health‑care rebuilding, cutting costs on essentials, expanding tax credits, and boosting staffing, hospital beds, and access to doctors, while maintaining one of the country's lowest deficit‑to‑GDP ratios.

Drag has surged in popularity thanks to global platforms like RuPaul's Drag Race, while Winnipeg's intimate yet incredibly diverse drag scene proves that connection and community, are what truly define the art form.

Dr. Kirsten Reynolds, a clinical psychologist at the University of Manitoba, is partnering with Rita Chahal and the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba to co-develop an evidence‑based, peer‑support initiative for pregnant and postpartum people experiencing depression. This collaborative project will centre inclusivity, lived experience, and research to improve perinatal mental health outcomes across Manitoba.

Winnipeg's Repair Café brings neighbours together to fix everyday items, reduce waste, and share hands‑on skills, turning broken toasters, bikes, and jackets into moments of learning and connection.

High school students transformed St. Vital Shopping Centre into a buzzing marketplace, pitching student‑run businesses through a JA Manitoba trade fair that built real‑world skills like sales, teamwork, and confidence.

In the Shadow Beyond the Pines follows three friends in Northern Manitoba whose grief awakens something ancient, blending Cree legend with a modern “safe scary” horror rooted in culture, memory, and resilience.Created by Cree playwright Rhonda Apetagon and brought to life with sacred fire and ceremony at Royal MTC, the play is a haunting celebration of Indigenous stories that refuse to be forgotten.https://u-channel.ca/royal-mtcs-new-production-breathes-life-into-northern-legends/

Students from across Winnipeg gathered at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to tackle issues like misinformation, division, and global conflict while building stronger, more compassionate communities through dialogue and creativity.Through workshops, art, and discussions on peace and the SDGs, youth emphasized the power of having their voices heard and working together for a more hopeful future.https://u-channel.ca/students-urge-greater-youth-involvement-in-global-issues/

OFE has launched a new Youth Employment Services Program to help newcomer youth gain job skills and navigate Canada's evolving labour market, offering tailored support for both younger teens and older youth with international experience. The pilot program, funded by IRCC, aims to build long‑term career readiness and empower youth to succeed in a competitive job market.

Australian musician Rob Edwards is touring Treaty One Territory, reconnecting with Indigenous artists and exploring his own cultural roots through music and community. His Manitoba journey blends collaboration, identity, and joy as he learns from Elders, shares stories, and creates new music inspired by resilience. https://u-channel.ca/australian-musician-rob-edwards-embarks-on-journey-of-connection-and-self-discovery-in-treaty-one-territory/

Manitoba is investing in perinatal mental health through PRIME X Community grants, supporting programs like MDAM and Dr. Kristin Reynolds' new peer‑coaching initiative to help pregnant and postpartum people facing depression. With a focus on equity, accessibility, and evidence‑based support, the project aims to reduce stigma, strengthen families, and build sustainable mental‑health care for all parents across the province.https://u-channel.ca/new-initiative-aims-to-transform-perinatal-mental-health/

Front‑line health‑care workers in Manitoba are facing rising safety concerns, prompting the province to roll out the new SAFE app across major hospitals to deliver real‑time alerts and direct access to security. With more than 2,000 violent incidents in 2024 and over 1,500 potential weapons detected at HSC last year, officials say these upgrades are essential to protecting staff and patients across the province.https://u-channel.ca/safe-app-expands-to-strengthen-staff-safety-at-major-manitoba-hospitals/

Hundreds rallied outside Winnipeg City Hall to push back against the shelved Safe Access By-law, warning it could still return and threaten core rights to protest and dissent ❄️

Manitoba is moving forward with major dialysis reforms after an Auditor General report revealed gaps in planning, accountability, and coordination across the province's kidney‑care system. ⚕️

Girls from across Manitoba united at the Women in STEM, AI & Innovation Conference, diving into hands‑on labs, powerful mentorship, and conversations about belonging, curiosity, and the future of AI

Safe, affordable housing is the difference between crisis and stability for women, gender-diverse people, and families in Manitoba. Safety is the bare minimum needed to move from surviving to thriving.

The Manitoba Association of Women's Shelters (MAWS) launches the "Your Voice, Your Vision" campaign, engaging youth aged 15-24 to challenge dating violence through workshops and multimedia projects.

Three Manitoba teens used powerful spoken-word poetry to confront global conflict, justice, and hope during the kickoff of International Development Week at the Manitoba Legislature, sharing lived experiences shaped by war, displacement, and resilience

The Manitoba Museum is expanding accessibility by launching Aira, a free app that connects blind and low-vision visitors with live interpreters so they can independently navigate and enjoy exhibits. ♿

A coalition of 26 Manitoba organizations rallied at the Legislature, urging the province to boost climate investments in Budget 2026 to better align with its net-zero goals and protect communities from escalating climate impacts. They're calling for action on energy-efficient homes, expanded public transit, and nature protection, arguing the cost of delay is far higher than the cost of action.

The University of Manitoba unveiled its long-term Building Bold capital plan, laying out a proactive, campus-wide vision to tackle aging infrastructure, growing enrollment, and future needs through major new projects. Rooted in sustainability, reconciliation, and student-focused spaces, the plan charts a clear path toward a more inclusive and resilient university for decades to come.

As hate crimes rise across Manitoba, the provincial government has announced a $1-million security enhancement fund to help protect community organizations, cultural groups, and places of worship from hate-motivated incidents

New Year fitness motivation often fades, but lasting health is built through small, consistent habits and realistic expectations, not quick fixes.

Manitoba's job market proved more resilient than expected in 2025

Manitoba is taking health care into the digital age

Mental wellness is a journey, and programs like Tea and Tales show how storytelling, peer support, and connection help seniors feel seen, supported, and less alone, especially during the holidays ☕