Information Radio listener Kathy sent us this shot of the early morning snow in Transcona. It came right on cue-- November 25th and a month to Christmas Day.
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Friday morning on Information Radio a local sports store came through with a suprise donation of used skates to help inner city kids in Winnipeg enjoy an upcoming event. So did our morning show listeners...THANK YOU!
Ryan McGregor has joined the Movember movement for the month of November. The Winnipegger is growing a stache to raise awareness about prostate cancer. His dad was diagnosed this year.
Wilfred R. Perry sang a little Johnny Cash and jigged all the way to the top at Wednesday's first ever Senior Idol Compeition in Winnipeg.
Celebrated Canadian actor Gordon Tootoosis (North of 60, Legends of the Fall, Reindeer Games) was in Winnipeg Wednesday for the opening of the Aboriginal Film Festival.
Nope. That's Terry wearing the big man's hat at the CBC block party at Saturday's Santa parade. Thousands of people lined Portage Avenue on a gorgeous night.
The leaf sweeper and the leaf vacuum. Friday on Information Radio we tested some of the newer tools out there this fall that can help you clear the lawn this weekend quickly. The vaccuum won but it costs three hundred bucks. The rake is still king.
A fictional letter wrtiten by a student from Maple Leaf School as part of the Hana's suitcase project. Hana Brady died at the age of 13 in a concentration camp. Her suitcase was left behind and sparked the idea for the project. Kids created their own suitcases to understand the impact of the Holocaust on children.
A dancer stands in silence Sunday at MTS Centre. The Grand Entry of performers included a special tribute to aboriginal war veterans. Weeklong events wrapped up with a huge pow wow competition.
Our scrapbook of historic Manitoba photos is growing for your chance to win a gorgeous book just e-mail yours to radio893@cbc.ca This one came from Elizabeth Bonnet. It's her mom on the right building an airplane during WW11. Click here to read more...
Over a thousand people filled a church in North Kildonan Wednesday night to hear the WInnipeg Symphony Orchestra perform with singers and musicians from the RIver East-Transcona school division. Terry was there to help out.
They hit each other on purpose and call themselves things like Countess Bashery and Portage 'n Maim. Thursday on Information Radio we meet Winnipeg's Roller Derby team before they head out to their first EVER bout this weekend.
Our photo contest started Thursday. We're looking for the pictures that capture significant moments in Manitoba's history. Listener Kathy sent us this one:
My mothers's uncle left Scotland to work for the HBC in 1876. He retired in 1916. He was stationed at different HBC posts in Manitoba. In 1914 he did an inspection tour of Fort Churchill,I haven't been there yet but I'm sure it looks a lot different today. His name was NMWJ McKenzie and lived through a historical time of Canada and the HBC.
Thursday we asked for your photos of significant events that changed Manitoba. You could win a gorgeous book of Canadian pictures...
Kevin Lopuck started things off:
I took this picture on the occasion of the return of the Lancaster Bomber this summer. In the photo is my girlfriend's grandfather who served during World War II in the Commonwealth Air Training Program.
As a history teacher I think the picture shows how veterans are getting older and that the importance of remembrance has become more crucial so that veterans' sacrifices are not forgotten.
We were kvetching about the cloudy week Thursday morning so a listener sent us the sun! Photo of Patricia Beach, Manitoba.
Monday on Information Radio we were live when the signs went out for the first H1N1 immunization clinics. Shots begin at 12 locations in the city for those at highest risk of contracting the virus.
The Bombers beat Montreal Saturday afternoon as fans hammed it up in the stands. Look closely- that's Mike Kelly on the poster!
Thousands of people from Manitoba's hindu community celebrated Saturday at the Convention Centre. The closing Bhangra performance had the crowd dancing along. CBC was a proud sponsor of the event.
Monday on Information Radio more problems with new parking signs in our city. This one asks you to pay a meter that doesn't exsist!
Information Radio listener Paul showed up early Friday to try punting to win Bomber tickets. CFL great Bob Cameron gave him some tips. In the end Mark Ahrens-Townsend will be going to the game. He punted 47 very estimated yards.
Paul Abwonji told Information Radio that his graduation Wednesday is only happening because people at the school went to bat for him when he lost funding. And a small town in Scotland came through with the cash. Abwonji is an international student from Kenya.
Seth is the author of "George Sprott" which ran in the New York TImes Magazine for a year. Click here for details on his presentation.
Greg Selinger officially becomes Premier of Manitoba today. He joined us in studio Monday before heading to his first day on the job. Selinger beat Steve Ashton for the NDP leadership over the weekend.
Dogs like Baxter, a 10-month old husky cross are overflowing at the Humane Society. Record numbers this fall could be due to the floundering economy. A sale is on this weekend. Click here for details.
Information Radio listener Kathy McPhail sent us this photo of her apple tree. Beautiful but maybe not so tasty.
