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CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Man charged in random beating at The Forks Market in Winnipeg
A man accused in a random assault at The Forks that left another man unconscious last month has been arrested. The 33-year-old man is charged with two counts of robbery, break and enter, theft, resisting arrest, and being unlawfully at large in connection with the June 6 attack as well as a robbery and break-in that occurred the following morning, according to a news release from the Winnipeg Police Service. He had been the subject of a Canada-wide arrest warrant. The man was found at an apartment on Jefferson Avenue, near Sinclair Street, on Sunday morning, police said. To avoid officers, he jumped from a third-floor window but was caught after a brief foot chase, police said in Monday's release. The man continued to resist as officers tried to take him into custody, so they used a Taser to gain control. Police say a 30-year-old man was inside The Forks Market on June 6 when another man randomly knocked him the ground, then beat him, even after the man lost consciousness. The victim was sent to hospital in stable condition. Before he left, the suspect stole an item from the man. He later threw the stolen item at a woman walking a dog near the river path, police said. No information was provided on what item was stolen.
CTV News
5 days ago
- CTV News
Exploring Indigenous culture and tourism
Winnipeg Watch A new space at The Forks is shining a light on Indigenous culture and tourism.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
The Forks welcomes ‘Explore Indigenous' as new tenant
A display is pictured at the opening of Explore Indigenous on June 4, 2025. (Ken Gabel/CTV News) A new tenant at The Forks will highlight Indigenous tourism operators and bring more business to the industry. On Friday, The Forks welcomed Indigenous Tourism Manitoba and Turtle Tours to its market with the official opening of the 'Explore Indigenous' space. Through this initiative, Indigenous Tourism Manitoba will showcase a range of Indigenous tourism experiences, operators and artisans at one of the province's most historic sites. The space will include interpretive displays and a product showcase that will connect visitors with Indigenous businesses. The goal of Explore Indigenous is to bring awareness to the province's Indigenous tourism and drive up business. 'Indigenous tourism is a cornerstone of our tourism sector,' said Nellie Kennedy, minister of heritage, tourism and sport at a news conference on Friday. 'These experiences have the potential to become iconic Canadian tourism destinations, drawing visitors from across the country and around the world.' Indigenous Tourism Manitoba will share the space with Turtle Tours—a company that provides authentic Indigenous-led tours across the province. With this collaboration, Explore Indigenous will provide Turtle Tours with a reliable and accessible space for the company to book and package its tours. 'For thousands of years this land [at The Forks] has been a gathering place,' Kennedy said. 'Today we honour that legacy by creating space for Indigenous voices, stories and experiences to be shared with the world.' Explore Indigenous can be found in the north atrium of The Forks Market.
CBC
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Thousands flock to The Forks to celebrate Canada Day in Winnipeg
Thousands of people flocked to The Forks in Winnipeg for Canada Day celebrations on Tuesday. Winnipeggers were joined by visitors from across the country and continent to take part in the family-friendly events, which ran from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. CT on Tuesday. The programming included dance battles, a skateboard demonstration from Píhtikwé Skatepark, a basketball tournament with Winnipeg Sea Bears, animal exhibits with FortWhyte Alive, musical performances, and a handmade market, among other activities. Jessica Drakul, who is originally from Newfoundland but now calls Winnipeg home, said The Forks is "the place to be on Canada Day." "I feel like today is a wonderful day to celebrate all the things that we have managed to make true in this country. When you come to The Forks, you're also celebrating the Indigenous history of this country, which is so important," Drakul said. According to The Forks, the celebration has been given the name Wáhkóhtowin by Two-Spirit Kokum Charlotte Nolin. Nolin said the name reflects the importance of kinship and mutual responsibilities to care for one another. Red River Métis lawyer Victoria Perrie has been working to bring Indigenous events to the Forks for the Many Nations, One Heartbeat program that ran for the 11 days between National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 and Canada Day on Tuesday. "What we've been doing is celebrating all of the different people who live in what is now called Manitoba," Perrie said. Perrie said each day of the program highlighted a different treaty region within the province, celebrating the local people, culture and lands. She said the series culminated on July 1, celebrating all the newcomers who call these lands home. "Being Canadian to me means being able to relate to one another in a good way and being welcoming to all people. Being Canadian today means being Indigenous and being a part of the wider fabric of Canada," Perrie said. Patience Tokulak-Mai Moussa, who moved from Nigeria to Winnipeg more than 20 years ago, said she loves the freedom and safety of living in Manitoba. "This is our home," she said at The Forks on Tuesday, after visiting the Royal Canadian Mint. "We're proud Canadians." Michele Montgomery and Tim Montgomery, who were visiting Winnipeg from Texas, told CBC News they feel like "closet Canadians." The American couple has spent every Canada Day in Winnipeg for the past three years, driving for two days with their dogs and bicycles to enjoy the cooler weather compared to their scorching Dallas summers. "We want to support Canada and we just love it here," said Michele. "I feel more at peace here." "We love your country and don't take it for granted because it's a wonderful, wonderful place to be," said Tim, adding they secretly cheered for the Jets in their playoff series against the Stars. Welcome ceremony for Gazan families People visiting The Forks for Canada Day had the chance to enjoy live music all day long. Leonard Sumner, who is from Little Saskatchewan First Nation, said that as a First Nations performer, he didn't grow up celebrating Canada Day. But when he was asked to perform at The Forks, he thought it was a great opportunity to officially welcome two families that were displaced by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and came to Winnipeg for medical care. "I've organized a little ceremony to welcome them to our community and do a little blanket ceremony and just let them know that they're welcome here by the First Nations people," Sumner said. In January, provincial officials welcomed an 11-year-old boy who could not get the medical care he needed due to the conflict. In May, a second child from Gaza arrived to access life-changing medical care in the province. "I just wanted to make them feel welcome and welcome them to their new home, which is a part of our territory," he said.
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.
