Communities in Focus: spotlight on Winkler and Morden
At CBC Manitoba, our job is to tell stories that reflect our province's many people and places. Communities in Focus is a community news bureau project that aims to hear Manitobans' stories and share them with the rest of the province.
This past March, the communities of Winkler and Morden hosted CBC's Communities in Focus. We spent a week meeting with leaders and innovators, and learning about life in the region.
Now, we're sharing the stories of Winkler and Morden.
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Tariffs, counter-tariffs top of mind for manufacturing hub in southern Manitoba:
New active transportation path to connect Morden, Winkler by fall
2 months ago
Duration 2:47
People in the Morden-Winkler area of southern Manitoba will soon have a new 10-kilometre biking and walking trail connecting the twin cities.
Lack of wastewater treatment capacity hampering home-building in Morden:
Lack of wastewater treatment capacity hampering home-building in Morden
2 months ago
Duration 3:37
The demand for new housing in Morden is outpacing the supply, thanks to a lack of wastewater treatment capacity and a lack of funds for a new facility. But the neighbouring city of Winkler may be able to help out in the short term.
New Pembina Valley burial site, mosque helping Muslims feel more at home:
New Pembina Valley burial site, mosque helping Muslims feel more at home
2 months ago
Duration 2:58
Morden's growing Muslim community has a new place to come together and pray, and soon they'll also have a final resting place for their loved ones. The City of Morden and the local Muslim community have arranged to set aside land for a Muslim burial site at the city's newest cemetery.
Winkler Flyers Soar into Playoffs with Championship Hopes:
Morden-area manufacturer sees boom in business for natural and organic makeup:
Information Radio on CBC News MB March 20 | LIVE@ Outpost Grill at the junction of highway 3 & 14:
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