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This is Manitoba

CBC

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Frequency: 1 episode/3d. Total Eps: 91

Get into some local listening - we celebrate Manitobans and lean into challenging conversations. Join homegrown host Marcy Markusa for a new episode every Friday that centres around 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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🇨🇦 Canada - news
06/07/2025
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05/07/2025
#79
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04/07/2025
#77

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Portage and Main reopens to pedestrians after decades

Season 1 · Episode 89

Friday, June 27, 2025 • Duration 24:09

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 since 1979. He talks about the financial reasoning behind the decision, the future of Winnipeg's downtown, and what this moment means for the city's identity. The conversation also touches on accessibility concerns, transit changes and the legacy of a landmark intersection.

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What does it take to be part of the next generation of Indigenous leaders in Manitoba?

Season 1 · Episode 88

Friday, June 20, 2025 • Duration 16:39

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 matters.

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Students at Niji Mahkwa School in Winnipeg spent time on the land at Naawi-Oodena to mark Indigenous Peoples Day with cake, a handmade tipi and teachings that connect them to their culture. Staff and kids speak with CBC's Sid Sundance Horschig about what it means to celebrate Indigenous heritage every day.

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High chocolate prices leave bitter taste for Winnipeg chocolatiers this Easter

Season 1 · Episode 79

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • Duration 25:02

Up first on the podcast today: the chocolate economy. Host Marcy Markusa speaks with Helen Staines, the owner of Decadence Chocolates, an artisanal chocolatier here in Winnipeg.

Her business is facing cocoa price increases of up to 400 per 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, justice and border security. The panel talks about sentencing, border concerns, rehabilitation and how party leaders are preparing for the final debate. Dobbie, Selby and Vandal tell Marcy Markusa what they think their party will get right — and why.

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Manitoba teens face high rate of dating violence

Season 1 · Episode 78

Friday, April 11, 2025 • Duration 24:57

First on the podcast today: Our monthly interview with Premier Wab Kinew. We ask questions 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: Statistics Canada says Manitoba has one of the highest rates of teen dating violence. Despite this, there are few resources to help teens escape abuse.

Host Marcy Markusa speaks with Calgary-based psychologist Dr. Deinera Exner-Cortens. She specializes in violence prevention and healthy relationships among youth.

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Manitoba snowbirds flying home from Arizona

Season 1 · Episode 77

Friday, April 4, 2025 • Duration 16:58

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 perspective south of the border.

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Manitoba's political landscape in the countdown to election day

Season 1 · Episode 76

Friday, March 28, 2025 • Duration 32:23

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 face as we approach election day.

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Teen shares his love for Winnipeg Transit's Route 55

Season 1 · Episode 75

Friday, March 21, 2025 • Duration 21:25

Gavin Johnston, 17, speaks with host Marcy Markusa about his passion for Winnipeg Transit and his Instagram fan page dedicated specifically to Transit's Route 55. From sharing pictures of buses to creating a fan community, Johnston's take on Winnipeg Transit is sparking conversations across the city.

Also on the podcast: Mayor Scott Gillingham speaks with Marcy Markusa about key issues facing Winnipeg, including hefty property tax increases, the latest provincial budget and his push for full-time in-person work. Also, a recap of last month's discussions on federal funding for the North End sewage treatment plant and tensions with the U.S.

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Premier Wab Kinew talks tariffs, tough choices and building unity

Season 1 · Episode 74

Thursday, March 13, 2025 • Duration 15:08

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. The premier also reflects on the search for Morgan Harris's remains and whether the right decisions were made in the search's early stages. Kinew also shares his thoughts on what’s ahead for Manitoba and the need for unity among Manitobans.

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Made in Canada? Product of Canada? What those food labels mean

Season 1 · Episode 73

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 • Duration 17:29

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 Canadians have to register with the American government every 30 days they are in the United States or they could face civil and criminal penalties.

It flew under the radar during the uproar over some of Trump's more notable changes, such as tariffs, gender laws and abolishing government diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

We speak with Reis Pagtakhan, a Winnipeg-based immigration lawyer, about what this means for Canadian snowbirds.

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Teacher talks about students' take on Trump and tariffs

Season 1 · Episode 72

Monday, March 10, 2025 • Duration 17:23

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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