This is Manitoba

Apr 15 2025 80 ep. 20 mins 10

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Make sense of your local news each day in 20 minutes. Host Marcy Markusa digs into what's happening in Manitoba with must-hear interviews and challenging conversations.

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High chocolate prices leave bitter taste for Winnipeg chocolatiers this Easter

Apr 15 2025 25 mins

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

Manitoba teens face high rate of dating violence

Apr 10 2025 24 mins

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&nb

Manitoba snowbirds flying home from Arizona

Apr 03 2025 16 mins

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.

Manitoba's political landscape in the countdown to election day

Mar 27 2025 32 mins

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 thei

Teen shares his love for Winnipeg Transit's Route 55

Mar 20 2025 21 mins

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 spea

Premier Wab Kinew talks tariffs, tough choices and building unity

Mar 12 2025 15 mins

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 thou

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

Mar 10 2025 17 mins

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 ch

Teacher talks about students' take on Trump and tariffs

Mar 09 2025 17 mins

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

U.S. tariffs impact Manitoba trucking businesses

Mar 05 2025 22 mins

The owner of a Winnipeg trucking company talks about the immediate effects of new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Gurbir Boparai, director of Canadian Prairie Transport, explains how these tariffs are hitting his business, which relies on cross-border shipping, and how the company is navigating the challenges just days after the tariffs were implemented.Ottawa and most of the provi

Duty-free dilemma: How people are adapting to tariffs on Canadian goods

Mar 04 2025 21 mins

Amelia Barnes, the owner of Prana Vida Style, a Winnipeg-based sustainable clothing store, shares her concerns about the potential impact of tariffs. With 50 per cent of her customers in the U.S. and uncertainty surrounding an exemption for less valuable purchases, Barnes is left wondering how future policies could affect her bottom line. Hear her