This is Manitoba

The business community is bracing after U-S president-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap a 25% tarrif on all Canadian goods entering the states. Premier Wab Kinew says Trump's trade tariffs would send Manitoba into a recession: but one local entrepreneur thinks it may not be all that bad ...we'll have that conversation on the podcast.

As crime rates rise, police are being called on more to offer safety. We hear from one community leader who is calling on the Winnipeg Police Service to make changes to the way they do their jobs. We'll sit down with former Grand Chief, Sheila North, to talk about the role of technology in policing.

Donald Trump threatens 25% tariff on products from Canada and Mexico. The President and CEO of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is here to talk about the impact these tariffs could have on Manitoba Businesses?

Also on the podcast today: Have you ever come home in the middle of a snow storm, and you see your neighbour clearing your front walkway? A Winnipegger has coined a term for that. It's B-N-E ... we'll tell you what that means.

Almost three years ago the Patel family froze to death just metres from the US border. Now two men have been convicted of human smuggling in an American court. We'll hear what happened in the courtroom.

The city of Winnipeg might be in some big financial trouble. Last week, city council shared that its rainy day fund had been drained, putting the city in uncharted territories. We spoke with, Councilor Jeff Bowaty, the finance committee chair about how this happened and what needs to happen to fix the issue.

A local charity is celebrating a major milestone. And while there's lots to celebrate, they say they can't help but feel bittersweet about it. We'll speak with Warm Boots, Warm Hearts to learn why.

The Prime Minister has announced a GST holiday for two months on some goods and services. What that means for consumers and retailers. We hear from Shaun Jeffrey, executive director of Manitoba restaurant and food services association.

The Federal government's recent decision to cut international student spots in Canada is causing some anxiety. As part of CBC Manitoba's Communities in Focus series, CBC's Jim Agapito talks to international students at RRC Polytech to hear how this affects their future. 

The Nature Conservancy of Canada and a local family have joined forces to protect a piece of land here in Manitoba. We'll find out what that means.

Chad Posthumus, captain of the Winnipeg Sea Bears, died Wednesday, less than two weeks after suffering a brain aneurysm. Basketball Manitoba's Adam Wedlake has known Posthumus since he was a child and spoke with CBC host Marcy Markusa about how he's remembering him.

Many celebrities, journalists and politicians are moving from X to Bluesky. We'll examine what's driving users off Musk's social media platform.

Australian government is pushing to ban social media for kids, but one expert says it's a bad idea and not something Canadian govts should consider anytime soon

All over Manitoba...there are houses that hold fond childhood memories that live there long after you have grown up and moved away. We have a lovely story about CBC host Trevor Dineen who cold knocked on the door of a home in St. James to see if his beloved clubhouse still existed under the stairs.  

CBC Reporter Caitlyn Gowriluk reports from the trial of two Florida men accused of human smuggling after an Indian family froze to death near the U.S. border. And CBC's Jim Agapito got a sneak peek into a new, state-of-the-art simulation lab that revolutionizes medical learning in Manitoba.

Two First Nation communities are being connected to some health care services they need through the help of a handy robot.

Come July 1, 2025, Portage and Main will reopen to pedestrians after 46 years. CBC Manitoba's urban contributor delves into to the positives of pedestrian access at the iconic corner.

Mayor Scott Gillingham talks about a plan to have more photo radar speed enforcement in Winnipeg and under what circumstances he would support an expansion. We also speak about the 14 pedestrians and two cyclists killed on Winnipeg streets so far in 2024 and why people are still dying despite decades of politicians saying they want to address road safety. 

Taylor Swift plays Toronto tonight -- and we'll hear from a Winnipeg grandma who's there with her family to see the pop superstar live. Then, CBC's business columnist, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, on how Taylor Swift’s concerts are more than music - with some calling them an economic force.

Also, how safe are the streets of Winnipeg for cyclists and pedestrians? We'll speak to a cyclist and a pedestrian about how safe they feel and how things could be better.