This is Manitoba

Winnipegger, Roseanne Milburn says she is facing an agonizing decision: keep her infected leg and rely on antibiotics for the rest of her life or undergo amputation. Roseanne and her husband, Dan Milburn, speaks with CBC reporter Ian Froese about the emotional and physical toll this decision has taken on their lives and their belief that this was preventable.

Balancing work and family life is a challenge many moms face—and for some, it feels impossible. A new study reveals that countless mothers are struggling to find harmony between their roles. Danielle Famakin, a Winnipeg mom and therapist with Mobile Clinic, hares her insights on what's really getting in the way of work-life balance

We've got a wild story for you. It's about a pretty big cat that travelled from Saskatchewan all the way to Duck Mountain and now lives at the Manitoba Museum. We'll hear how a cougar found a new home here in Winnipeg.

The Cougar – Manitoba’s Big Cat exhibit tells the story of a cougar known as SK-10, which is what was labelled on his ear tag.

Joining us to tell us more is Curator of Zoology Randall Mooi. 

First on the podcast today, Canadian Postal Workers have been on strike for almost four weeks now. On the podcast today we're getting a glimpse of what's happening at the picket lines. We talk to someone who is part of the union about how negotiations are going and what he wants from a new deal. 

Reggie Taman is a Health and Safety Officer with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers Winnipeg Local. 

Cory Funk fills in as guest host.

A Winnipeg chiropractor is under investigation for voyeurism after hidden cameras were discovered in his treatment rooms, concealed within fake sprinkler heads. Winnipeg police and the regulatory body are digging deeper into the allegations. The I-Team’s Caroline Barghout joins us to unpack this disturbing story and its implications.

Winnipeg is facing its largest property tax increase in 34 years. The proposed 5.95% hike in the 2025 city budget is set to raise over $44 million in additional revenue. But what does this mean for homeowners? We speak to Shirley Delorme Russell, who owns both a primary residence and a rental property, to hear how this historic tax hike could impact her and other Winnipeggers

Cory Funk fills in as guest host today.

With 68% of food bank users being women, one in ten relying on social assistance, and nearly half concerned about affordable housing, the need for support has never been greater. CBC's Marcy Markusa speaks with three individuals whose stories reflect these sobering statistics, offering a personal glimpse into the challenges they face.

Food Banks and drop in shelters across the city say they are seeing more seniors needing help.

Those who run the Andrews Street Family Centre, in the north end, say the issue is getting worse due to a lack of affordable housing and a limited fixed income. CBC's Jim Agapito spoke with Executive Director Dilly Knowl.

Cory Funk fills in as guest host today.

Some businesses are changing the way they do things to try and deter thieves.

Cinnahollic on McPhillips stopped using cash after a theft this May.

Menchie Finlay is co-owner of Cinnahollic.

It's been a sad week for fans of Canadian punk music. Mitch Funk, member of the band Honest John and Personality Crisis, has died. We hear from the CBC's Bartley Kives on how Mitch shaped Winnipeg's punk scene.

A woman with tuberculosis spent a month in jail under a public health order. Coming up, a registered nurse who works with tuberculosis patients talks about the stigmas facing those with the disease.

Tina Campbell is a Registered Nurse and a tuberculosis advisor for the Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority.

The province's chief medical officer signed a directive banning incarcerating someone under the Public Health Act. Joel Kettner is an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba in the College of Medicine.

He joins us to talk about the act -- what it can do, what it can't do, and what it should do, to keep the public safe.

A Winnipeg woman tells us her story of escaping abuse and the difficult journey she took to pull through it and thrive.

Women's Shelters Canada has a new study out about Canada's housing crisis and what it means for women desperately trying to escape domestic abuse. Robyn Hoogendam is research and policy manager with Women's Shelters Canada.

Imagine being thrown in jail and strip searched all because you didn’t take your medication. That is what happened to a Manitoba woman with tuberculosis. The I-Team’s Caroline Barghout will be here to talk about that.

The death of a Nunavut man shot by Winnipeg police has brought the concept of use of force into question. Experts are pointing towards Nordic countries for their "exemplary" models for police education. We speak with a professor from the Norwegian Police University College about what makes their education different ...and what he says Manitoba could learn.

The amount you are asked to tip for anything from a coffee, a trip to the mechanic, or a fast food meal is on the rise in Canada. CBC Marketplace has looked into tipping and how much of your tip actually makes it into the hands of the person you intend it for. 

We check in to find out what kind of deals some Winnipeggers will be hoping to snatch up for this Black Friday weekend.

We're going to try to shed some light on these so-called deals that are promised every Black Friday.

Lam An is an assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of Winnipeg.

She left the hope of a high school diploma behind and dropped out to work at the South Beach Casino. School just wasn't sticking after life's traumas resulted in mental health challenges. So what is it about Red River Polytech that has this now 24 year old woman not only back in class but making the daily drive to get here from Brokenhead?  Her story on the podcast today.

Also: Grab a hammer and some drywall because we're gonna be talking about all things skilled trades. A chat with three aspiring skilled laborers from RRC Polytech. Discover why they chose to pursue trades, their experiences in training, and their visions for the future of skilled labor in our province.