• Will Manitoba's social media ban for youth work?
    Apr 29 2026

    The days of doomscrolling may be numbered for Manitoba teens. As Manitoba looks to become the first Canadian province to implement a social media and AI chatbot ban, we look at the example of Australia, which has had a ban in place since December, and hear from a Canadian legal expert about the privacy issues Manitoba lawmakers will have to navigate.

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    24 mins
  • A flood of unkept promises for Peguis First Nation
    Apr 22 2026

    Spring flooding has once again forced evacuations in Peguis First Nation, as rising waters along the Fisher River threaten homes and safety. Chief Stan Bird warns the situation could echo the devastating 2022 flood that displaced roughly 2,000 residents, many of whom have yet to return.


    For decades, annual flooding has disrupted life in the community, bringing repeated promises from federal leaders to find a permanent solution. On this week's episode, we hear why those commitments have yet to materialize.

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    17 mins
  • PM secures majority: Ex-MPs weigh in on Liberal victories
    Apr 15 2026

    Following the federal byelections in Ontario and Quebec, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals have secured a majority government. What does this mean for Canadians moving forward?

    Guest host Cory Funk is joined by former Liberal MP Dan Vandal and former Progressive Conservative MP Dorothy Dobbie for a partisan panel discussion. They break down the political implications of the results, what a majority means for Carney’s agenda, and how the opposition might respond.

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    15 mins
  • Could a 4-day work week help fix Canada’s falling birth rate?
    Apr 8 2026

    Tokyo is rolling out a four-day work week for some government employees, in hopes better work-life balance will help address a declining birth rate. With Canada facing record-low fertility rates, could a similar approach work here?

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    16 mins
  • Should Manitoba officially adopt French and English?
    Apr 1 2026

    Despite a flourishing French community and vibrant cultural celebrations, Manitoba is not officially a bilingual province. Today, we hear from the minister responsible for francophone affairs, and Manitobans share their take on whether bilingualism is a worthy goal.


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    18 mins
  • Are pesticides the best way to control Winnipeg’s ground squirrels?
    Mar 25 2026

    After dangerous holes created by ground squirrels have forced the closure of athletic fields at some Winnipeg parks, the city has received the greenlight to use rodenticide and an asphyxiant foam at nine parks. But that's spurred concerns from animal rights advocates, who say the proposal is inhumane and could have consequences for other animals.

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    11 mins
  • Concerns grow after Manitoba deaths following paid plasma donations
    Mar 18 2026

    Health Canada says three people in Canada have died after giving plasma in the last decade –– and all of them were in Manitoba.


    A CBC News investigation found two of those people died after giving plasma at Winnipeg collection centres that pay people for donations. One was a 22-year-old international student at the University of Winnipeg who had dreams of becoming a social worker.


    The two cases are under review by Health Canada, which says it has not made a link between plasma collection and the deaths. Grifols, the company that runs the centres, says it has "no reason to believe" they are connected.


    But the news has caused concern. Today, we’re digging into the fallout: a shaken student community and the province considering banning paid plasma donation. Others, like Georgetown University ethics Prof. Peter Jaworksi, say banning paid donations could have negative consequences.


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    21 mins
  • Manitoba’s role in Canada’s economic agenda, according to Mélanie Joly
    Mar 11 2026

    Last week, Mélanie Joly, the federal industry minister, made a trip to Winnipeg after the prime minister announced Canada’s next defence industrial strategy. The $6.6 billion plan sets several targets for the country to achieve over the next decade, including buying and maintaining most of the military's equipment here in Canada. While she was here, Joly spoke about opportunities the new defence industrial strategy holds for the province to shift its economic fortunes and stand at the forefront of Canadian trade talks. Today we unpack her vision for Manitoba’s role in national industry, and Premier Wab Kinew provides an update on how the relationship with Ottawa is developing.

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    24 mins