Winnipeg crowd gathers in support of Iranian rapper sentenced to death
Toomaj Salehi was first detained in the wake of Mahsa Amini's death in Iran, which sparked nationwide protests in 2022. A death sentence has not been confirmed by Iranian officials
Canada
Apr 27
Advocates gather at Winnipeg homelessness symposium: ‘They want their voices heard’
'The unsheltered community know what they want. They want their voices heard. It's them; they have the solution,' an advocate said at the homelessness symposium on Monday.
Canada
Apr 15
Winnipeg designers promote fashion sustainability
Independent designers in Winnipeg put on a fashion show Sunday, hoping to displaying their efforts in how to make the industry more sustainable.
Canada
Apr 14
What’s open, what’s closed in Winnipeg over Easter weekend?
With a long weekend for many Winnipeggers just around the corner, a number of local businesses, civic services and attractions will be closed and/or changing their hours.
Consumer
Mar 28
Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello to perform solo Winnipeg show at human rights museum
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is bringing some star power to Winnipeg for the launch of its upcoming 'Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change' exhibit.
Entertainment
Jan 19
What’s open, what’s closed in Winnipeg on Louis Riel Day 2024
Some Winnipeg city services, shopping centres and attractions will be closed or operating at reduced hours for Louis Riel Day.
Consumer
Feb 18
Human rights museum to close for week of cleaning
If you were hoping to visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights next week, you'll be out of luck.
Entertainment
Jan 11
Intimate partner violence an ‘epidemic’ in Canada, say experts
Forty-six per cent of solved homicides of women and girls were perpetrated by an intimate partner, compared to just six per cent of solved homicides of men and boys.
Crime
Feb 13
Students launch Shoal Lake 40 First Nation merch line on World Water Day
Where does your water come from? For Winnipeggers, the answer is Shoal Lake 40 First Nation--even though that community long struggled for their right to clean water.
Canada
Mar 22
Week of diverse local, international music to pull Winnipeg out of winter blahs
Beginning Tuesday, the West End Cultural Centre and Real Love Wpg are teaming up for the fifth annual Winterruption — a week-long series of concerts at six locations in the city.
Entertainment
Jan 22
The hunt for Canada’s last Nazis
Canada's Nazis are now well into their 90s. One woman is making a last push to bring them to justice.
Canada
Feb 22
Investigation: The antisemitism that Oct. 7 unleashed in Canada
A Global News investigation explores Canada's dramatic spike in antisemitic hate.
Canada
Feb 20
Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2023
From movie and TV stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.
Entertainment
Dec 30, 2023
Canada is restricting the trade of elephant ivory, rhino horns
The latest measures will mean a near-total prohibition on the import and export of raw elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn in and out of Canada.
Canada
Nov 20, 2023
Calls to action for MMIWG on heels of historic Manitoba election
A crowd donning red marched from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Wednesday morning to hold the new government accountable to Indigenous families across the province.
Canada
Oct 4, 2023
Puppetry’s next act: imagination, innovation and activism
For many of us, our first introduction to puppetry came through children's programming — but now this ancient art form is having a moment and taking centre stage.
Features
Nov 4, 2023
Winnipeg students march for peace at tenth annual elementary school Peace Walk
One thousand Winnipeg students spent Friday morning marching around the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for the tenth annual elementary school Peace Walk.
Canada
Sep 15, 2023
Calgary observes third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with special events
Several events and activities are taking place around the city this weekend to commemorate the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Features
Sep 29, 2023
Federal minister criticizes Manitoba Tory ad that cites rejection of landfill search
The full-page ad on Saturday in the Winnipeg Free Press touts the governing Tories' promises on a few issues, including tax cuts and violent crime.
Politics
Sep 25, 2023
Rally at Manitoba legislature supports youth transgender rights
A massive crowd supporting youth trans rights rallied outside the the Manitoba legislature Sunday after a "1 Million March for Children” protest was held there a few days earlier.
Canada
Sep 24, 2023