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This is Manitoba

Get into some local listening - we celebrate Manitobans and lean into challengingconversations. Join homegrown host Marcy Markusa for a new episode every Friday that centresaround one story from our province.Whether you hail from the oil patch in Virden or the wheat fields of the Red River Valley, if you fly home to Island Lake or you make music in Winnipeg - This is Manitoba is a podcast for you.

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00:30:55

Where will you go in Manitoba this summer? Travel...

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2025/07/04

Travel Manitoba's Allison Dalketalks with hostMarcy Markusaabouthow families can make the most of their summer vacation. From affordable getaways and hidden gems to festivals, camping and glamping, she offers tips for exploring the province—and explains why more people are choosing to stay close to home this summer.

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00:24:09

Portage and Main reopens to pedestrians after decades

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2025/06/27

CBC's Darren Bernhardt speaks with host Marcy Markusa about the long, controversial history behind Winnipeg's iconic intersection. From its 19th-century roots to decades of pedestrian restrictions and shifting public opinion, Darren walks through the politics, pushback and infrastructure decisions that led to today's historic reopening of Portage and Main.Mayor Scott Gillingham speaks with Marcy Markusa about the long-awaited reopening of Portage and Main to pedestrian traffic for the first time

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00:16:39

What does it take to be part of the next generation...

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2025/06/20

On today's episode:Three Indigenous youth leaders speak with host Marcy Markusa about the importance of National Indigenous Peoples Day and the powerful role young people play in advocating for their communities. Hevyn-Lee Martens, a youth changemaker at RRC Polytech and Treaty One, Southern Chiefs Organization Youth Chief Billy Bird and Salena Starling, a youth leader and CEO of Community of Big Hearts, talk about reconnecting with culture, overcoming adversity and why recognizing Indigenous youth

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00:17:30

Ghosts, handprints and Netflix thrills

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2025/06/13

Are you scared yet? In this episode, strange things are happening at a historical museum — books are flying, mysterious handprints appear and there's an investigation into possible paranormal activity.Ashley Barnes, lead investigator with the Winnipeg Paranormal Group, tells us about it.Actor Ayo Solanke speaks with host Marcy Markusa about his lead role in Bet, a new Netflix teen drama set in a high-stakes prep school. He talks about bringing his character, Ryan, to life, how Winnipeg helped him

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00:18:28

Manitobans tell their stories about escaping the...

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2025/06/06

<p>A lot of couples have been split up by the wildfires burning in Manitoba, because one partner is needed in the community and the other has left due to the threat.</p><p>That's the case for Melanie Spence. She is a teacher who found herself stranded in Thompson, unable to return home to Tataskweyak Cree Nation.</p><p>Meanwhile, her husband, Robert Spence, is a former Tataskweyak councillor who has been helping with firefighting efforts in that

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00:21:15

What's it like to face a wall of fire? Last-minute...

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2025/05/28

What happens when the road out is blocked by a wall of flames? Lac du Bonnet resident Gay Kirby recounts a harrowing escape from a fast-moving wildfire—how her home was miraculously spared, and how a last-minute helicopter rescue saved her, her husband and their neighbours.Also in this episode: Host Marcy Markusa speaks withfire Chief Greg Zimmerman. He shares what it's like battling wildfires on the front lines in Manitoba — working in extreme heat andadapting tactics—and why he keeps going after

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00:19:19

Canada Post strike looms: Workers speak out as talks...

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2025/05/23

Postal workers across Canada are bracing for a potential strike as union negotiations hit a standstill. In this episode, CBC’s Chloe Friesen hits the streets to hear what a postal strike could mean for Manitobans.We also hear from two Canada Post letter carriers with different takes on the looming job action. Mike Branconnier, with nearly two decades on the job, shares why he's disheartened by the strike notice and feels workers weren’t properly consulted. Meanwhile, Matthew Aitken supports the

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00:17:00

How should you be notified if your home is threatened...

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2025/05/16

Glennda Gould talks about leaving her Lac du Bonnet home due to wildfires, and why she believes the province needs improved alerting systems, includingclearer and more accessible government notifications.Also, host Marcy Markusa talks with RM of Lacdu BonnetReeveLoren Schinkel,who said he was meeting with provincial officialsThursdaynight to do "an honest evaluation" of how the municipality is managing the evacuation orders with the province.

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00:25:14

Measles warnings hit home in Winkler

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2025/05/09

Winkler residents Henry Wiebe and Adina Hamm speak with CBC’s Rosanna Hemple about their concerns following a measles exposure warning at the Manitoba city's Superstore. Winkler Mayor Henry Siemens shares his thoughts on the importance of clear communication during the outbreak.Also on the podcast today: Dr. Peter Hotez, a leading American pediatrician, virologist and globally recognized vaccine expert, is in Winnipeg for a series of talks at the University of Manitoba. Named one of Time magazine's

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00:20:16

Winnipeg Coun. Jason Schreyer dies at 57

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2025/05/02

Winnipegcity council is mourning the passing ofCoun.Jason Schreyer, 57, who represented the Elmwood-East Kildonan ward.After his death was announced Wednesday, a statement from citycouncil remembered Schreyer as a councillor whofought for his community and worked to keep life affordable for residents.Our latestpodcast looks back at his legacy and contributions to Winnipeg.

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00:19:24

Final days, first votes: What the polls say and what...

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2025/04/25

Host Marcy Markusa speaks with political analyst Eric Grenier, a polling analyst who oversees CBC's Poll Tracker, about what the polls suggest in these final days.Kyler Zaenali and Aiden Peters, two students from the University of Manitoba, join host Marcy Markusa for a conversation about where they find federal election information and how the news they consume has impacted their voting intentions.

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00:25:02

High chocolate prices leave bitter taste for Winnipeg...

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2025/04/16

Up first on the podcast today: the chocolate economy.Host Marcy MarkusaspeakswithHelen Staines,the owner of Decadence Chocolates, an artisanal chocolatier here in Winnipeg.Her businessis facing cocoa price increases of up to 400per cent.Also on the podcast today: With just two weeks to go before the federal election, former Conservative MP Dorothy Dobbie, former NDP MLA Erin Selby and outgoing Liberal MP Dan Vandal speak with host Marcy Markusa about what their parties are promising on crime,

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00:24:57

Manitoba teens face high rate of dating violence

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2025/04/11

First on the podcast today: Our monthly interview with Premier Wab Kinew. Weaskquestions about Manitoba's tariff response, the inquest into Eisha Hudson's death and the call for a landfill search for Tanya Nepinak.Also on the podcast today: StatisticsCanada says Manitoba has one of the highest rates of teen dating violence. Despite this, there are few resourcesto help teens escape abuse.Host Marcy Markusa speaks withCalgary-based psychologist Dr. Deinera Exner-Cortens. She specializes in violence

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00:16:58

Manitoba snowbirds flying home from Arizona

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2025/04/04

A Manitoba couple say they feel uneasy in Arizona,so they're selling their winter dream home. Plus, a farmer from North Dakota shares worries about tariffs from his perspectivesouth of the border.

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00:32:23

Manitoba's political landscape in the countdown to...

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2025/03/28

As candidates vie for your vote in the April 28 federal election, what do you hope they know about life in Manitoba? We asked folks in Morden for their perspectives. As well, Bartley Kives looks at the political landscape across Manitoba right now. And host Marcy Markusa speaks with veteran politicians Dorothy Dobbie, Erin Selby and Dan Vandal, who each make their case for why their party is the right choice for Canadians. From tariffs to the cost of living, they reflect on the issues Manitobans

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00:21:25

Teen shares his love for Winnipeg Transit's Route 55

This is Manitoba ·

2025/03/21

Gavin Johnston, 17, speaks with host Marcy Markusa about his passion forWinnipeg Transitand his Instagram fan pagededicated specifically to Transit's Route 55.From sharing pictures of buses to creating a fan community,Johnston'stake on Winnipeg Transit issparking conversations across the city.Also on the podcast: Mayor Scott Gillingham speaks with Marcy Markusa about key issues facingWinnipeg, includinghefty property tax increases, the latest provincial budget and his push for full-time in-person

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00:15:08

Premier Wab Kinew talks tariffs, tough choices and...

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2025/03/13

Premier Wab Kinew joins host Marcy Markusa for our monthly interview, where they discuss Manitoba's strategy as tariffs with the U.S. increase and the province faces tough decisions regarding energy exports. Thepremier also reflects on the search for Morgan Harris'sremains and whether the right decisions were made in the search's early stages. Kinew also shares his thoughts on what’s aheadfor Manitobaand the need for unity among Manitobans.

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00:17:29

Made in Canada? Product of Canada? What those food...

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2025/03/11

Have you ever wondered what goes into getting that little maple leaf label on your groceries?Host Marcy Markusa speaks with Evelyn Soo, the executive director of Canada's Food Safety and Consumer Protection Directorate, about the different Canadian identification labels and when consumers can trust that they are buying Canadian.Also on the podcast today: Canadian snowbirds could choose to nest somewhere else thanks to an executive order signed during Trump's first days in office.The new law says

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00:17:23

Teacher talks about students' take on Trump and tariffs

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2025/03/10

The Liberal Party of Canada just elected a new leader — Mark Carney. So what does that mean for Manitobans? We speak to Winnipeg South MP Ben Carr about it.Over the past few months, everyone's weighed in on Trump's tariffs — from economists to business owners. But what do Winnipeg teens think about the recent news cycle? Host Marcy Markusa speaks with Tara Law, a Grade 8 social studies and English teacher at George McDowell School. She tells us what she has been hearing.

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00:22:20

U.S. tariffs impact Manitoba trucking businesses

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2025/03/06

The owner of a Winnipeg trucking company talks about the immediate effects of new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Gurbir Boparai, director of Canadian Prairie Transport, explains how these tariffs are hitting his business, which relies on cross-border shipping, and how the company is navigating the challenges just days after the tariffs were implemented.Ottawa and most of the provinces have agreed to lift barriers that keep booze from flowing more freely across the country. Guest host Cory Funk

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