Manitoba Strong

09/03/2026

What should they call their new $1 coin? 🤔🤣

09/02/2026

A Winnipeg mother showed immense courage by jumping into the Red River to save a toddler and their father near St. John's Park on August 24.

Jayclyn Morrissette, 32, was walking with her neighbour when she noticed a child struggling in the water. After the father also jumped in and began to struggle, Morrissette immediately emptied her pockets and entered the river.

She first helped her neighbour pull the father to safety. Then Morrissette swam back out to retrieve the unconscious toddler, performing CPR on the child as she swam to the riverbank.

The girl was taken to hospital in critical condition but is now expected to make a full recovery, according to Winnipeg police. Police praised Morrissette's "remarkable courage and selflessness" in saving strangers.

Morrissette, a mother herself, stated, "I don't feel like a hero." She added, "I'm glad I was there. They're lucky I was there. I wish it just never happened."

This incident highlights the strong community spirit and selflessness that defines Manitobans, inspiring us to consider how strong and important every person can be.

As reported by CBC News September 2nd, 2026.

09/01/2026

Manitoban governments often do what they are told by federal governments. The federal government is currently composed of a lot of Eastern MPs who were voted in to carry out Eastern Canada's goals.

Other Western provinces have refused that sort of easy order taking and consistently negotiated for what they feel serves their residents better. Because they remember they have a duty to do so.

Saskatchewan has become very successful while not following Ottawa's orders and negotiating in good faith with uncooperative federal governments. Manitoba often just does what we are told and yet hasn't experienced the same success.

As Alberta Conservatives struggle with a group of populist activists who want Alberta to copy Quebec separatist strategy, a Canadian CEO and thought leader says separation is unnecessary because provinces can use already existing parts of our constitution to make more of their own decisions. He says more autonomy and respect is achievable without the serious side effects of separation.

Should Manitobans like us be paying closer attention to the consequences of the big battle brewing in Alberta, and to the benefits of Saskatchewan's big success with not going with the flow?

Read the article and drop a comment about how you think Manitoba could use our federal constitution better too. 🤔

A new analysis from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute lays out a clear idea: Alberta's path to greater power doesn't begin with separation. It begins by using the constitutional powers the province already has.

The paper, How the West Wins, authored by Alberta energy leader Michael Binnion, makes a straightforward case. Canada's constitution already gives provinces real authority over taxation, pensions, policing, immigration, and resources. The task is turning that authority into real capacity for responsible self-government. Alberta doesn't get stronger by waiting for Ottawa to grant it influence. It gets stronger by governing well, proving it can, and negotiating from a position of strength, the way Quebec has done for years.

With Albertans set to vote on change or keeping the status quo this October, the question has rarely been more timely.

Read the paper at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute: macdonaldlaurier.ca/how-the-west-wins-albertas-legal-pathway-to-greater-power-within-canada

What could a stronger, more self-governing Alberta mean for the whole country? Tell us below.

Read the full paper:
https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/how-the-west-wins-albertas-legal-pathway-to-greater-power-within-canada/

08/30/2026

Ick Alert! ⚠️

A Blue Bomber fan named Sam was enjoying Friday's game until she realized a dirty bare foot was hovering inches above her head.

Sam says sometimes when she stood up the woman would move her foot, but not every time.

What would you do? Some have already suggesting stretching enthusiasticly and passive-aggressively, calling security, and one gentleman suggesting licking it despite the fact it is obviously dirty in the photo. We pre-blocked him so we don't have to read that again here. 🤣

What would you have done if you were sitting in Sam's seat?

08/26/2026

Hey buddy, can you spare $2.7 trillion? 😳

Canadian consumer debt has soared to an all-time high of $2.68 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, according to a new consumer credit report from Equifax Inc. This represents a significant 4.18 percent increase from the same period last year, with debt climbing 1.3 percent just this quarter.

This record debt includes personal loans, credit card balances, and student loans. The report also highlighted that the average Canadian's credit card spend reached $2,192 in the second quarter, which is 1.4 percent higher than a year ago when adjusted for inflation.

Is your household feeling the squeeze of this?

08/25/2026

The world lost a huge heart today. RIP Dolly Parton. 💔

08/24/2026

Be smart, buy Canadian art?

Should we have a Buy Canadian Art Christmas to help keep our artists working? Let's start our holiday shopping now to keep the lights on! If politicians wait too long to fix this tariff war it will hurt a lot of good people!

08/24/2026

Monday Memory: the og logo has stood the test of time! 🦬❤️

08/23/2026

An orphaned polar bear cub from the Churchill area has safely arrived at Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park Zoo, where it will receive specialized care.

The cub, whose mother was found deceased, was identified by Conservation Officers as a candidate for transfer under the Polar Bear Protection Act. This week, the Zoo’s Polar Bear Rescue & Care Team quickly mobilized resources and veterinary staff travelled north to Churchill to oversee its safe transfer to Winnipeg.

Research has shown that polar bear cubs orphaned in their first year of life rarely survive in the wild. The Leatherdale International Polar Bear Conservation Centre (LIPBCC) at the zoo provides refuge for select polar bears needing specialized care.

The cub will now receive specialized care from veterinary professionals, animal care experts, and conservation scientists at the LIPBCC. It will undergo a quarantine period and remain behind the scenes while health and care needs are assessed.

The Assiniboine Park Zoo noted, "It is always a sad day when there is an orphaned cub, particularly as polar bears face increasing pressures related to climate change. We’re grateful to be able to give this cub a safe home and new opportunity to thrive." The cub will serve as an ambassador for its species, Churchill, and the Arctic.

The cub will not be visible to Zoo visitors at this time as it transitions. Updates on the cub’s progress will be shared as it adapts to its new home.

Manitobans can be proud of how they are helping a tiny orphaned cub grow up big and Manitoba Strong!

08/23/2026

This is a terrible situation for all Canadians.

But most of the export products leaving Manitoba are going to the USA. If those local companies can't cut costs to stay competitive with giant tariffs added to their prices, their buyers will stop ordering, and their employees will be laid off.

How long could your family maintain your current lifestyle if your normal paycheques stopped coming in?