• This is Manitoba

  • By: CBC
  • Podcast

This is Manitoba

By: CBC
  • Summary

  • Make sense of your local news each day in 20 minutes. Host Marcy Markusa digs into what's happening in Manitoba with must-hear interviews and challenging conversations.

    Copyright © CBC 2024
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Episodes
  • U.S. DA says leaving kids to freeze to death on Manitoba border is an act of: "immoral depravity."
    Nov 25 2024

    Almost three years ago the Patel family froze to death just metres from the US border. Now two men have been convicted of human smuggling in an American court. We'll hear what happened in the courtroom.


    The city of Winnipeg might be in some big financial trouble. Last week, city council shared that its rainy day fund had been drained, putting the city in uncharted territories. We spoke with, Councilor Jeff Bowaty, the finance committee chair about how this happened and what needs to happen to fix the issue.


    A local charity is celebrating a major milestone. And while there's lots to celebrate, they say they can't help but feel bittersweet about it. We'll speak with Warm Boots, Warm Hearts to learn why.

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    28 mins
  • GST Holiday: Generous tax break or Political game
    Nov 22 2024

    The Prime Minister has announced a GST holiday for two months on some goods and services. What that means for consumers and retailers. We hear from Shaun Jeffrey, executive director of Manitoba restaurant and food services association.


    The Federal government's recent decision to cut international student spots in Canada is causing some anxiety. As part of CBC Manitoba's Communities in Focus series, CBC's Jim Agapito talks to international students at RRC Polytech to hear how this affects their future.


    The Nature Conservancy of Canada and a local family have joined forces to protect a piece of land here in Manitoba. We'll find out what that means.

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    30 mins
  • Remembering Winnipeg Sea Bears captain Chad Posthumus
    Nov 21 2024

    Chad Posthumus, captain of the Winnipeg Sea Bears, died Wednesday, less than two weeks after suffering a brain aneurysm. Basketball Manitoba's Adam Wedlake has known Posthumus since he was a child and spoke with CBC host Marcy Markusa about how he's remembering him.


    Many celebrities, journalists and politicians are moving from X to Bluesky. We'll examine what's driving users off Musk's social media platform.

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    19 mins

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