The Forks

• Manitobans take in bigger Canada Day celebrations since start of pandemic

  Canada Day festivities are back in full swing after a two year pause due the pandemic with some looking different due to the impact of colonialism on Indigenous peoples.

  Canada

  Jul 1
  
• Can Canada Day be ‘source of unity’ with reconciliation focus?

  The debate over how to properly recognize Canada Day is one that may be more resonant in a city like Winnipeg, which has the country's largest urban Indigenous population.

  Canada

  Jun 30
  
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• Fireworks sales booming in Winnipeg leading up to Canada Day

  Staff at Winnipeg's Archangel Fireworks say they've been run off their feet for days since The Forks announced there will be no fireworks at Canada Day celebrations.

  Canada

  Jun 29
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• Winnipeg police make several arrests after The Forks double stabbing

  The stabbings came just hours after police have previously said a father and his adult daughter were robbed and assaulted at The Forks Monday night.

  Crime

  Jun 29
• Father, daughter robbed, assaulted at The Forks: Winnipeg police

  Two teen girls, aged 13 and 15, are facing charges and a warrant has been issued for a 14-year-old girl after a group robbed and beat up people in a Forks parking lot.

  Crime

  Jun 28
• Winnipeg’s Indigenous Accord welcomes 26 new signees at Oodena Circle

  At a ceremony at The Forks Tuesday, Mayor Brian Bowman said having 222 signatories on the City of Winnipeg's Indigenous Accord demonstrates a strong commitment to reconciliation.

  Canada

  Jun 28
• A “New Day” for Forks on July 1 as usual Canada Day festivities altered after consultations

  After holding roundtable discussions with community members including indigenous groups, the Forks will be celebrating a "New Day" on July 1 rather than Canada Day.

  Trending

  Jun 18
• Winnipeg pride festival draws biggest crowd in its history after two-year hiatus

  The Winnipeg Pride parade was back and bigger than ever, after two years of being put on hold due to the pandemic. 

  Features

  Jun 5
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• Winnipeg police investigate fatal assault in Forks parkade

  Winnipeg police said they were called to the scene just after 10 p.m., following up on a report of an assault.

  Crime

  May 5
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• Winnipeg’s Nestaweya River Trail closes Wednesday after 70 day run

  Tuesday marks the last opportunity Winnipeggers have to enjoy the Nestaweya River Trail at the Forks before it closes for the season.

  Canada

  Mar 15