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CTV News
01-07-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Ceremony at Assiniboine Park welcomes 30 new Canadians
Dozens of new Canadians took their citizenship oath Tuesday at a special ceremony in Assiniboine Park—marking a new milestone in their lives. Hailing from 12 different countries, 30 new Canadians gathered at the Performance Garden for the final legal step to become a Canadian citizen. 'I really feel very happy,' said Sanjeev Kumar, who came with his family from Punjab, India, to Canada a decade ago. 'I have so many more opportunities to look ahead to in my life.' For 18-year-old Sanchi, Sanjeev's daughter, the ability to vote in elections was the most anticipated element of becoming a Canadian. 'I just missed that last election by very little, and I was pretty upset about it, but now I'm finally Canadian, and I'm just glad to have a voice in Canada to speak up about the things that are happening,' said Sanchi. Citizenship ceremony Dwight MacAulay, officer of the citizenship ceremony, shakes hands with a new Canadian on July 1, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg) 'Appreciating diversity here in Canada, I think it's very important, especially considering what's happening with our downstairs neighbours.' The first-year University of Manitoba student said she aspires to become a lawyer one day to stand up for human rights. 'Human rights, for sure, it's a huge part of the things that I believe in. I just believe, you know, equal rights for all, no matter where they're from.' MP Doug Eyolfson was among the dignitaries who attended the ceremony, adding that it was 'very meaningful' to be a part of the event. 'You are now officially citizens of the greatest country in the world,' he said. 'We have a nation that is built on tolerance and inclusivity. We're a society that helps each other.' Lyric Theatre Performance at the Lyric Theatre on July 1, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg) Meanwhile, at the nearby Lyric Theatre, Winnipeggers gathered to experience live music as part of a Canada Day lineup to celebrate the nation.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Amid 51st state threats, some Winnipeggers say Canada Day feels more important this year
As the city gears up for Canada Day celebrations on Tuesday, some Winnipeggers say they're feeling more patriotic this year due to frequent annexation threats coming from leadership in the United States. Kerry LeBlanc told CBC News on Monday that he's always been proud to be Canadian, but he's been even more vocal since Donald Trump's recurring 51st state jabs. "I think as we get attacked by the U.S., we need to really bond over our unity and unify our country over our flag," said LeBlanc, who was born and raised in Winnipeg. LeBlanc was at The Forks on Monday with his friend Brad McGregor, who was visiting from China. LeBlanc said he plans to show McGregor The Leaf in Assiniboine Park and the Interlake region while on a road trip up to Gimli, Man. "This will be the first time I've ever spent Canada Day in Canada, and I'm very excited about it because people here are so patriotic and I'd like to experience some of that and join in," McGregor said. Some Winnipeggers told CBC News they like to spend the holiday relaxing with a cold drink while enjoying some time off. Keith Otto was at The Forks on Monday doing just that, having a drink with a group of friends on Monday. "I've definitely thought a lot more this year about what it means to be Canadian and I've been a lot more thankful that I am Canadian," Otto said. The ongoing tensions between Canada and the U.S. were also front of mind for younger Canadians ahead of Tuesday's holiday. "I think this year, more than ever, Canada Day is going to be super important," said Yaara Perlov. "I think Canada should really show its independence this year." While Aelil Weinberg-Bauer said he likely won't go out to any of the events planned in the city tomorrow, he thinks Canada Day celebrations are important in 2025. "I think Canada Day is very important now, especially with what we're thinking as Canadians, because we should have independence. I think it's nice to celebrate Canada and what we have and to recognize how strong we are as Canadians," Weinberg-Bauer said. Cheryl James said her family will be honouring their Indigenous culture and traditional ceremonies on Tuesday. "It's a colonial holiday. It's not something that I recognize. What we're doing is we're reclaiming our traditional practices," James said, adding she will be spending the day at home with her family. "I'm honouring our past and our history, and the strength that we have as people," she said. James said she was happy to see programming and installations at The Forks honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day. The "Many Nations, One Heartbeat" celebration began June 21 and runs through Tuesday, with 11 days of programming highlighting different treaty regions in Manitoba, with Elders sharing language and land-based teachings from their nations. Tineke Buiskool-Leeuwma, marketing and communications adviser with The Forks, says the area is expected to be packed on Tuesday as the historic site as it bridges its Indigenous Peoples Day programming with its Canada Day plans. "We're expecting a busy day. Canada Day is always a big day here at The Forks. It's been the meeting place for over 6,000 years so people tend to flock here on July 1," Buiskool-Leeuwma said. The Forks will be hosting free family-friendly events from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. CT. Buiskool-Leeuwma said there will be a skateboard demonstration, an all-day basketball tournament that will include the Winnipeg Sea Bears in the afternoon, animal exhibits with FortWhyte Alive, dancing and music performances, and a handmade market, among other activities. "People can expect entertainment all day long," Buiskool-Leeuwma said. Buiskool-Leeuwma is asking that Winnipeggers leave their cars at home if they plan to head to The Forks on Tuesday. The full program for Canada Day celebrations is available on The Forks' website.
CBC
01-07-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Amid 51st state threats, some Winnipeggers say Canada Day feels more important this year
As the city gears up for Canada Day celebrations on Tuesday, some Winnipeggers say they're feeling more patriotic this year due to frequent annexation threats coming from leadership in the United States. Kerry LeBlanc told CBC News on Monday that he's always been proud to be Canadian, but he's been even more vocal since Donald Trump's recurring 51st state jabs. "I think as we get attacked by the U.S., we need to really bond over our unity and unify our country over our flag," said LeBlanc, who was born and raised in Winnipeg. LeBlanc was at The Forks on Monday with his friend Brad McGregor, who was visiting from China. LeBlanc said he plans to show McGregor The Leaf in Assiniboine Park and the Interlake region while on a road trip up to Gimli, Man. "This will be the first time I've ever spent Canada Day in Canada, and I'm very excited about it because people here are so patriotic and I'd like to experience some of that and join in," McGregor said. Some Winnipeggers told CBC News they like to spend the holiday relaxing with a cold drink while enjoying some time off. Keith Otto was at The Forks on Monday doing just that, having a drink with a group of friends on Monday. "I've definitely thought a lot more this year about what it means to be Canadian and I've been a lot more thankful that I am Canadian," Otto said. The ongoing tensions between Canada and the U.S. were also front of mind for younger Canadians ahead of Tuesday's holiday. "I think this year, more than ever, Canada Day is going to be super important," said Yaara Perlov. "I think Canada should really show its independence this year." While Aelil Weinberg-Bauer said he likely won't go out to any of the events planned in the city tomorrow, he thinks Canada Day celebrations are important in 2025. "I think Canada Day is very important now, especially with what we're thinking as Canadians, because we should have independence. I think it's nice to celebrate Canada and what we have and to recognize how strong we are as Canadians," Weinberg-Bauer said. Cheryl James said her family will be honouring their Indigenous culture and traditional ceremonies on Tuesday. "It's a colonial holiday. It's not something that I recognize. What we're doing is we're reclaiming our traditional practices," James said, adding she will be spending the day at home with her family. "I'm honouring our past and our history, and the strength that we have as people," she said. James said she was happy to see programming and installations at The Forks honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day. The "Many Nations, One Heartbeat" celebration began June 21 and runs through Tuesday, with 11 days of programming highlighting different treaty regions in Manitoba, with Elders sharing language and land-based teachings from their nations. Busy day expected at The Forks Tineke Buiskool-Leeuwma, marketing and communications adviser with The Forks, says the area is expected to be packed on Tuesday as the historic site as it bridges its Indigenous Peoples Day programming with its Canada Day plans. "We're expecting a busy day. Canada Day is always a big day here at The Forks. It's been the meeting place for over 6,000 years so people tend to flock here on July 1," Buiskool-Leeuwma said. The Forks will be hosting free family-friendly events from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. CT. Buiskool-Leeuwma said there will be a skateboard demonstration, an all-day basketball tournament that will include the Winnipeg Sea Bears in the afternoon, animal exhibits with FortWhyte Alive, dancing and music performances, and a handmade market, among other activities. "People can expect entertainment all day long," Buiskool-Leeuwma said. Buiskool-Leeuwma is asking that Winnipeggers leave their cars at home if they plan to head to The Forks on Tuesday.
CTV News
27-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
‘We regularly see eagles': Eagle sightings on the rise in Winnipeg
CTV's Joseph Bernacki has more on why bald eagles are showing up more within Winnipeg city limits. CTV's Joseph Bernacki has more on why bald eagles are showing up more within Winnipeg city limits. Winnipeggers are using their eagle eyes to spot birds of prey soaring in the sky. 'We live a half block from the Assiniboine River and we regularly see eagles,' said Naomi Gerrard, a bald eagle researcher who has used the bird as an inspiration for her art. 'One day I was working in my studio upstairs and I looked out and there was an eagle. Just flew in, landed on the tree right outside my studio, which was just awesome.' Jon Gerrard, who also researches the birds of prey, said he began banding bald eagles in 1968 to find out where they're migrating — a project that continues to this day. The couple travels to northern Saskatchewan every summer, where they study a large bald eagle population. The birds are a common sight in rural areas, but their migration has changed over time. 'Back in the 1960s, there were no bald eagles breeding in or around Winnipeg, and now there are,' said Jon. Barret Miller, manager of programs and education at Assiniboine Park Conservancy, said that pesticides previously used in agriculture reduced the number of bald eagles but added that the population has since bounced back. 'Eagles have made a really great comeback because the habitat conditions were proper here in Manitoba,' said Miller. 'They had some legal protection for their nesting areas to the point where we do see them along Wellington Crescent and down in Saint Norbert.' Public sightings of bald eagles have taken place in numerous areas across the city, including at Polo Park, the University of Manitoba, Henderson Highway and Sisler High School.
CBC
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Canada Day events planned for Winnipeg and throughout the province Tuesday
Social Sharing As Canadians gear up for the country's 158th birthday on Tuesday, multiple events and activities are planned in Winnipeg and elsewhere in the province for those who want to get out and celebrate Canada Day. The Forks The Forks in Winnipeg is offering a full day of Canada Day activities on Tuesday, beginning at 9 a.m. and running until 6 p.m., including a basketball tournament, skateboarding demonstrations and dance battles. The Forks will not be doing a fireworks show this year for Canada Day, but activities will also include food trucks, live music and an Indigenous youth empowerment panel. Assiniboine Park The Assiniboine Park Conservancy will host a day of family-friendly Canada Day events and activities on Tuesday, which will include bouncy castles and face painting for kids on Lyric Field, musical performances at the Lyric Stage, and salsa and bachata sessions at The Leaf. The park will also host a citizenship ceremony at 11:30 a.m., where 30 new Canadians are expected to take their oath of citizenship and officially become Canadian citizens. Princess Auto Stadium The home of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will host a Canada Day celebration Tuesday that will include a tailgating area from noon to 5 p.m., with hoop dancers, Mariachi music and face painting. The tailgate will be followed by musical performances on a mainstage by Big Wreck and Jade Turner, and the night will conclude with a fireworks show expected to start at 10:30 p.m. Assiniboia Downs The race track on the western edge of Winnipeg will host its own Canada Day celebration on Tuesday evening. Live racing will start at 7:30 p.m., followed by what the Downs is calling a "spectacular" fireworks display. After the fireworks wrap up, guests are invited to stay for an evening of "music and celebration." Canadian Museum for Human Rights The Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg will be open and offer free admission on Tuesday to mark Canada Day. The museum says all are welcome to explore its galleries and learn stories about human rights and how they have evolved in Canada. City of Selkirk The city north of Winnipeg will host its annual Canada Day celebration on Tuesday at the Selkirk Waterfront from 4 p.m. until midnight. Planned activities include live entertainment, a market, food vendors and what the city is calling "the best fireworks display in the Interlake." The city did caution, however, that the fireworks could be cancelled depending on how prone the area is to fire in the coming days. A final call will be made with advice from the fire department before Canada Day. City of Brandon The western Manitoba city will host its Canada Day celebration on Tuesday at the Riverbank Discovery Centre from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. The event will include live musical performances, a kids' zone, with a sandpit and bouncy castles, and a market.
