Rosanna Hempel
Digital Broadcast Journalist
Rosanna Hempel is a German-Canadian journalist who has lived or worked in most Canadian provinces, originally hailing from the East Coast.
After obtaining her B.Sc. in biology with minors in French and international relations at Mount Allison University, she worked in film and forestry before pursuing her love for documenting stories through journalism at Red River College.
Rosanna joined Global Winnipeg in 2021.
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Potential Lemay Forest development escalates fear, ‘panic’ in St. Norbert: residentsConcerns over the fate of a beloved south Winnipeg forest are escalating as the owner advances its plans to build affordable housing and business space on the property.EnvironmentNov 2
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WRHA palliative home care on good path after failures, review recommendations: advocateMore than eight months since Eric de Schepper's partner died of cancer, an external report into the WRHA's home care failures and ways forward is providing him validation.HealthOct 25
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‘Mushrooms are beautiful’: Enthusiasm for mushroom foraging growing in ManitobaManitoba mushroom foragers continue to scour fields and forests in the final days of the season in the hopes of spotting some edible treasures.EnvironmentOct 14
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Winnipeg’s construction season isn’t hitting the brakes until mid-November: cityEighty-seven per cent of all contracted city roadwork is expected to be done by the end of the season, according to a city report obtained by Global News.TrafficSep 13
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Manitoba rinks alarmed certified arena operator shortages may cut ice hours, shutter doorsCommunity and rec centres across the province fear they may soon be forced to cut back rink hours or shutter their doors because of a shortage of certified staff.CanadaSep 8
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Winnipeg report recommends city-wide composting program after successful pilotA three-year pilot program testing the project was such a positive experience that 66 per cent of participants said they'd be willing to kick in an extra $8 a month to keep it.EnvironmentSep 1
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Launch of new craft beers, sales at Winnipeg brewery affected as liquor labour dispute continuesAs the labour dispute between Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries and its workers continues, impacts of the strike are being felt by local breweries and customers.CanadaAug 2
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No relief in sight in city encampments from addictions, mental health and housing commitments: Winnipeg Fire Paramedic ServiceFor nearly a year, as the WFPS's sole community liaison dedicated to encampments, Steven Antle still regularly meets people who are newly experiencing homelessness.CanadaJul 19
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Winnipeg residents affected by Sutherland fire decry emergency response amid confusion, panicDays after being evacuated as toxic smoke spewed from a Sutherland Avenue fire, Point Douglas residents say the city's emergency plan fell short of helping a community in need.FireJul 7
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Winnipeg family gets creative with summer fun that won’t break the bankRae Metcalfe recently put together a list of at least 100 free and inexpensive activities to make this summer accessible and affordable for their two kids.CanadaJun 30
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Winnipeg’s Grace Hospital ward still lacks dedicated overnight doctor, staff sayEmails obtained by 680 CJOB through an access to information request show the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority asked for help from the deputy minister of health in mid-November.HealthJun 15
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Seasonal jobs going unclaimed, Manitoba businesses say, as students break for summerManitoba businesses offering summer jobs say staff shortages continue, with willing or available workers well below levels seen before the pandemic. 'Where have these people gone?'CanadaJun 13
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Winnipeg father to run across Manitoba for universal cCMV newborn screeningA Winnipeg father is running across Manitoba starting Friday to raise awareness for cCMV, a virus that babies in neighbouring provinces are universally screened for.HealthMay 8
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Winnipeggers frustrated by spring garbage calling for better by-law enforcementThe arrival of spring in Winnipeg has revealed a pileup of garbage in a number of Winnipeg communities that's disheartening locals.CanadaMay 6
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Families plead for action as Manitoba surpasses overdose death recordAs Manitoba reaches a grim record, families who've lost loved ones to drug overdoses say governments must do more to stop these preventable deaths.HealthApr 29
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Canadian seniors reconsider retirement amid affordability crisis, waning pandemic concernsCanada's affordability crisis is changing retirement across the country. More seniors are choosing to delay theirs or head back to work to make ends meet.CanadaApr 24
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Celiac Canada urging Ottawa for better tax relief as gluten-free grocery costs soarGluten-free products are 150 to 500 per cent more expensive than regular products, Celiac Canada says, and with food inflation, one Winnipegger's bills have climbed even more.HealthApr 23
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‘Complete nightmare’: Winnipeg pothole season rears ugly headYou could be in for a bumpy and expensive drive around Winnipeg as more and more potholes rear their ugly heads with the spring melt.CanadaApr 11
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Smoother camping reservation system thrills Manitoba outdoor enthusiastsFor some Manitobans, however, their dreams of securing a yurt this season were dashed.CanadaApr 3
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Survivor shocked, saddened by Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program staffing challengesSeven casual nurses with SANE quit this week after working through long-standing shortages that forced some patients to return later for examination and treatment.CanadaMar 24
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Second assault charge for needle-stabbing suspect shows more support needed for ex-inmates: advocateA Winnipeg advocate is voicing concerns over correctional system exit supports as more details come to light surrounding a woman accused of stabbing a stranger with a needle.CrimeMar 21
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‘Don’t think it’s not going to happen to you’: How to protect yourself from cyberattacksA rise in cyber attacks is making security top cof mind for not only big companies but also everyday people and small businesses.TechMar 16
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WRHA launches more uncertified home care worker training to help close vacancy rateThe Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is launching more paid training to get hundreds of uncertified home care attendants in the field by summer.CanadaMar 13
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More regulations needed around ‘may contain’ statements: Winnipeg parent, Food Allergy CanadaA Winnipeg mother whose toddler lives with a severe sesame allergy, along with Food Allergy Canada, wants increased regulation surrounding 'may contain' statements on food labels.HealthMar 3
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Winnipeg man who says home care failed his dying wife plans to speak at Manitoba LegislatureEric de Schepper spoke out more than a week ago about the palliative home care he says failed his partner, Katherine Ellis, in her final days.HealthFeb 27