Rosanna Hempel

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• Potential Lemay Forest development escalates fear, ‘panic’ in St. Norbert: residents

  Concerns 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.

  Environment

  Nov 2
• WRHA palliative home care on good path after failures, review recommendations: advocate

  More 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.

  Health

  Oct 25
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• ‘Mushrooms are beautiful’: Enthusiasm for mushroom foraging growing in Manitoba

  Manitoba mushroom foragers continue to scour fields and forests in the final days of the season in the hopes of spotting some edible treasures.

  Environment

  Oct 14
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• Winnipeg’s construction season isn’t hitting the brakes until mid-November: city

  Eighty-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.

  Traffic

  Sep 13
• Manitoba rinks alarmed certified arena operator shortages may cut ice hours, shutter doors

  Community 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.

  Canada

  Sep 8
• Winnipeg report recommends city-wide composting program after successful pilot

  A 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.

  Environment

  Sep 1
• Launch of new craft beers, sales at Winnipeg brewery affected as liquor labour dispute continues

  As the labour dispute between Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries and its workers continues, impacts of the strike are being felt by local breweries and customers.

  Canada

  Aug 2
• No relief in sight in city encampments from addictions, mental health and housing commitments: Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service

  For nearly a year, as the WFPS's sole community liaison dedicated to encampments, Steven Antle still regularly meets people who are newly experiencing homelessness.

  Canada

  Jul 19
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• Winnipeg residents affected by Sutherland fire decry emergency response amid confusion, panic

  Days 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.

  Fire

  Jul 7
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• Winnipeg family gets creative with summer fun that won’t break the bank

  Rae 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.

  Canada

  Jun 30
• Winnipeg’s Grace Hospital ward still lacks dedicated overnight doctor, staff say

  Emails 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.

  Health

  Jun 15
• Seasonal jobs going unclaimed, Manitoba businesses say, as students break for summer

  Manitoba 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?'

  Canada

  Jun 13
• Winnipeg father to run across Manitoba for universal cCMV newborn screening

  A Winnipeg father is running across Manitoba starting Friday to raise awareness for cCMV, a virus that babies in neighbouring provinces are universally screened for.

  Health

  May 8
• Winnipeggers frustrated by spring garbage calling for better by-law enforcement

  The arrival of spring in Winnipeg has revealed a pileup of garbage in a number of Winnipeg communities that's disheartening locals.

  Canada

  May 6
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• Families plead for action as Manitoba surpasses overdose death record

  As Manitoba reaches a grim record, families who've lost loved ones to drug overdoses say governments must do more to stop these preventable deaths.

  Health

  Apr 29
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• Canadian seniors reconsider retirement amid affordability crisis, waning pandemic concerns

  Canada'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.

  Canada

  Apr 24
• Celiac Canada urging Ottawa for better tax relief as gluten-free grocery costs soar

  Gluten-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.

  Health

  Apr 23
• ‘Complete nightmare’: Winnipeg pothole season rears ugly head

  You could be in for a bumpy and expensive drive around Winnipeg as more and more potholes rear their ugly heads with the spring melt.

  Canada

  Apr 11
• Smoother camping reservation system thrills Manitoba outdoor enthusiasts

  For some Manitobans, however, their dreams of securing a yurt this season were dashed.

  Canada

  Apr 3
• Survivor shocked, saddened by Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program staffing challenges

  Seven casual nurses with SANE quit this week after working through long-standing shortages that forced some patients to return later for examination and treatment.

  Canada

  Mar 24
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• Second assault charge for needle-stabbing suspect shows more support needed for ex-inmates: advocate

  A 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.

  Crime

  Mar 21
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• ‘Don’t think it’s not going to happen to you’: How to protect yourself from cyberattacks

  A rise in cyber attacks is making security top cof mind for not only big companies but also everyday people and small businesses.

  Tech

  Mar 16
• WRHA launches more uncertified home care worker training to help close vacancy rate

  The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is launching more paid training to get hundreds of uncertified home care attendants in the field by summer.

  Canada

  Mar 13
• More regulations needed around ‘may contain’ statements: Winnipeg parent, Food Allergy Canada

  A 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.

  Health

  Mar 3
• Winnipeg man who says home care failed his dying wife plans to speak at Manitoba Legislature

  Eric 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.

  Health

  Feb 27