Long time Folk Festival fan stands out in the crowd
Along with that guy with four-foot dreads, dinosaur people and bubble man, glow in the dark tutu hat lady embodies festival’s creative expression.
Latest oil spill prompts calls to find a better way
As if the oil industry in Canada wasn’t under enough stress with falling world prices, the news from northern Alberta gets worse, not better.
Province’s policy of ‘let it burn’ fuels worsening fire situation
The average fire season in western Canada has been growing steadily since 1945 and one climate activist questions government approach to combatting such disasters.
Sprinter Andre De Grasse makes Canada proud
Despite the absence of Jamaica’s Usain Bolt, Canadians celebrate big win on the track.
A journey back in time just a few minutes from Winnipeg
See why Lower Fort Garry National historic site is one of Canada’s top ten “must see” attractions.
Canada has something to prove at Pan Am Games
Canada won more gold medals in the first six days than we took home from Mexico four years ago, managing to beat the Americans in events where they normally rule the roost.
The privilege of “going to the lake”
It may seem like a Canadian staple but the annual migration of “going to the lake” is something only few can afford.
Grand hotels need old fashioned TLC
The need to cherish national treasures highlighted as historic hotel owners flip property for quick profit.
Local Latino band stoked to be opening festival
“That stage is a dream come true,” says the vocalist and guitarist of Mariachi Ghost as the band gets set to kick off 42nd annual Winnipeg Folk Festival tonight at 6 pm.
History lands in Winnipeg with vintage aircraft
Keep your eyes on the sky or visit the Royal Western Aviation Museum to see two exquisite WWII bombers.