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Earnhardt tribute Monte Carlo among highlights at Carman car show
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (575+ words) After last year's event was cancelled by rain, the Wheels Car Club finally got its long-awaited return to Kings Park in Carman on Sunday. Humid temperatures and cloudy skies threatened throughout the day, but the storms stayed away as classic…...
Dozens of Manitoba highways remain closed, flooding continues in Parkland
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (280+ words) Motorists are being urged to avoid travel in western Manitoba as widespread flooding continues to force dozens of highway closures across the Parkland region and parts of the Interlake. The province says up to 200 millimetres of rain fell in some…...
Inside the National Indigenous Residential School Museum
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (586+ words) Every day, people walk through the doors of the National Indigenous Residential School Museum carrying different understandings of Canada's history." Some arrive already familiar with the legacy of residential schools." Others are learning about it for the first time." And…...
Canada Day celebrations unite Portage families at Stride Place
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (802+ words) Residents gathered at Stride Place on Tuesday to celebrate Canada Day with a full day of family activities, live entertainment, community fundraisers and fireworks, as hundreds took part in the annual festivities. Hosted by the Portage Regional Recreation Authority, the…...
Part 2 - Sceptres goalie Kirk on social media, pressure, and the support of family
19+ hour, 49+ min ago (1403+ words) In part two of talking with PWHL star goalie Raygan Kirk, the Manitoba-born netminder talks about adjusting to social media pressure, building a life in Toronto, and the loving support of her family making a huge impact. Calm waters After…...
PCI automotive teacher retires after 22 years in the shop
22+ hour, 48+ min ago (955+ words) Last week, students left Portage Collegiate Institute for the summer, excited for vacations, summer jobs and a few months away from the classroom. One familiar face, however, was packing up for a much longer goodbye. After more than 20 years teaching…...
'I'm still Filipino, this is just a new version of me': Pastor reflects on finding home in Canada
22+ hour, 48+ min ago (541+ words) After more than a decade in Canada, Pastor Ed Lacida says becoming Canadian didn't replace his identity but expanded it. The Jesus Reigns Ministries pastor arrived in Canada from the central Philippines with his family in May 2013. More than a…...
Canada Day marks milestone for Portage newcomer from Nigeria
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (485+ words) For Chimere Ogbonna, Canada Day is more than a national celebration; it's also a marker of how far he has come in his first year in Canada. The president of the Association of Nigerians in Portage (ANIP) arrived in Canada…...
Canada Day: What's open and closed in Portage
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (244+ words) If you're heading out on Canada Day, it's a good idea to check store hours before making the trip. While many businesses will be operating on reduced holiday hours, others will be closed for the day. Related stories: Fireworks, food…...
Storms, breaking news and big milestones top Portage's June headlines
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (460+ words) A heavy RCMP presence outside Canad Inns prompted Westpark School to implement a hold and secure on June 10, making it June's most-read story. Students remained safely inside while police responded to an incident in the area, and parents were asked…...