One hospital room shared by two families. One celebrating a joyous birth and the other facing the loss of their son. How a random act of kindness in that room, seven years ago, has led to social media search that may lead to a reunion.

What the opportunity for a better life means to a man from Haiti 40 years after coming to Canada.

Jan 15th, 2018 9m 44s

The first part in our series on immigrating to Canada...we look at why people come here, what they have left behind, what they have overcome, and what impact they have on this community. Today, a man who left Haiti in search of basic freedom 40

Does Frankie Allison Own the World's Oldest Poinsettia?

Jan 5th, 2018 7m 49s

This time of year poinsettias are still everywhere but soon the plants with the large red leafy flowers will disappear, along with the decorations. Frankie Allison's plant, however, isn't going anywhere.

A Rare Estate Sale Find With a Royal Twist

Jan 5th, 2018 8m 20s

A Winnipeg man bought a couple of cans of film at an estate sale years ago. But he never had the right kind of projector to transfer it. Fast forward about ten years later, and his son helps him make a Royal discovery.

Memory Tree helps people remember loved ones missed over the holidays.

Dec 22nd, 2017 7m 4s

The CBC's Bridget Forbes visits the Memory Tree, which for the last 30 years has helped people grieve through the holiday season.

Ski pants and bags of fruit: Gift requests from Winnipeg kids bring tears to paramedic's eyes

Dec 7th, 2017 6m 54s

Connie Bazin didn't know what to expect when she launched a gift-giving project that allows Winnipeg school kids in need to choose what present they would like.

Using creativity and compassion to help move ageing loved ones to new homes

Dec 5th, 2017 7m 9s

By combining the logistics of moving with the compassion of social work, Lisa Sinnicks has created a niche company in response to a need she saw while working for Manitoba Housing's 55 plus seniors facilities.

Saint John musher plans epic journey home

Dec 5th, 2017 7m 3s

A Saint John man who fell in love with dog sledding while living in northern Manitoba is ready to come home — and he plans to take the scenic route.

Hot tech: A Winnipeg prof makes the case for sexbots

Nov 29th, 2017 6m 18s

A local professor says sexbots could be the key to a happier, healthier society — but could also be a liability.

Winnipeg students shake up O Canada to reflect their values

Nov 28th, 2017 6m

We've all heard our national anthem sung in both English and French. But a group of Winnipeg high school students decided to sing the anthem to a decidedly different tune.

No warm welcome as homeless camp settles in Winnipeg's West Broadway neighbourhood

Nov 6th, 2017 8m 55s

Greg Macpherson, executive director of the West Broadway Community Organization, joins Marcy in studio to discuss the increase of crime and drug use in the area, and possible solutions to the problem.

#MeToo, is it time to stop justifying the movement and just, listen?

Oct 26th, 2017 11m 1s

Teri Hofford is a Winnipeg body positive activist who says women are trained to make excuses for every sexual harassment and sexual assault that happens to them, but she hopes that changes with the "me too" movement.

Keri Latimer shares her story of survival, after joining the Me Too movement

Oct 20th, 2017 8m 54s

Keri Latimer - a well-known singer-songwriter - posted Me Too on her Facebook page the other day.But up until now, her personal story of what she has been through was only known to those very close to her.She joins Marcy Markusa in studio.

Candace Derksen's parents hold onto love with candles.

Oct 19th, 2017 6m 9s

You can see the glow in the living room from the window outside the Derksen family's home. Thirty-three candles are lit to represent the nearly 33 years since Winnipeg teenager Candace Derksen was found dead.Samantha Samson joined the family a

'It's over for us'. After 33 Years, Wilma Derksen is ready to move on.

Oct 19th, 2017 10m 6s

Wilma Derksen joins Marcy Markusa in studio to discuss the retrial of Mark Edward Grant, accused of murdering her daughter Candace in 1984. Derksen shares her feelings around the judge's 'not guilty' decision, as well as continuing Candace's

'I couldn't just leave her': Las Vegas man carried wounded Manitoba woman to ambulance after shooting

Oct 6th, 2017 10m 20s

Justin Uhart took a bartending gig at a Las Vegas country music festival to make some extra money, and ended up saving the life of a Manitoban woman.He spoke to Information Radio in the days following the attack.

Indigenous Leader reacts to Manitoba premier's reconciliation ride

Jun 23rd, 2017 8m 20s

Niigaan Sinclair weighs in on Premier's ride to Peguis to mark the 200th anniversary of the Selkirk Treaty.

"I felt compelled to post it," says 35 year-old coping with cancer

Apr 13th, 2017 7m 47s

For Charlotte Cook-Dowsett, battling cancer takes chemo, but coping with it takes bitter honesty and a blog.

Beyond consent: the sex talk should include pleasure

Apr 11th, 2017 7m 45s

So your sex talk includes menstrual cramps and contraception and now you're ready to move on to consent — but what happens after your teenaged daughter says yes?

Unhealthy teen relationships may still need room to grow

Mar 28th, 2017 7m 44s

Has your teen daughter started dating? CBC Manitoba takes a look at what parents can do to keep their kids safe, while still respecting their boundaries.

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