I know it's only April, but I am pretty sure this @evawasney.bsky.social piece will top my Favourite Freep Stories of the Year list. #heatedrivalry @hrnews.bsky.social @winnipegfreepress.com www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

Finding every excuse to continue writing about Heated Rivalry for Winnipeg's paper of record. In today's @winnipegfreepress.com: a story about the RWB's starring role in a piece of popular HR fanfic by @opalapparition.bsky.social www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

Del Barber has hung up his guitar and gone all in on pizza. The singer-songwriter is now the proud owner-operator of a wood-fired pizza shop in the tiny town of Inglis. My @winnipegfreepress.com story below 👇🍕 www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

It’s official, Winnipeg has been selected to host the 2027 Juno Awards.

“No one cares. Oh, really? Then why is there — and this is real — a full, multi-chapter work of Heated Rivalry fanfic set at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet during Nutcracker season, written by someone who isn’t even from here?“ my column from Saturday: www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

A banger lineup this year.

Just when you think things are bad, a story like this comes along. Great work, @evawasney.bsky.social !

ICYMI: @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social is in Milan covering the Olympics with our mini mascot, Scoop 🗞️ LOOK AT HIS LITTLE BOOTIES!!

I wrote about our girl, Catherine O’Hara and her singular brilliance. Also a reader said this article was the best part of his weekend and he likes sports, so. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

In today's @winnipegfreepress.com: A very insightful convo about the allure and cultural importance of #HeatedRivalry with my fellow arts reporters @nuchablue.bsky.social, @jenzoratti.bsky.social and sports reporter @jeffkhamilton.bsky.social 🍑 🏒 🔥

From the La Presse site: info.lapresse.ca/a-propos/not... I'd say the FP is doing pretty well considering our arts & life team has approx seven writers, one of which is part-time (me). Really upsetting to read this when we bust our guts to find and write the stories we do. Merry Christmas.

I mean we have one of the few remaining books sections in the country, featuring local reviewers and books. I reported on local writing all year, both in my section and in arts and life, including a roundup on 10 notable local books from 2025 (which could have easily been 20) running Monday. 🤷

In addition, to the Free Press’s daily coverage, the Free Press Community Review weekly newspapers also cover small, local arts groups of all sorts — from amateur theatre troupes to local square-dancing clubs to shops specializing in manga comics. fpcommunityreview.com

Also, to echo this, I highly recommend looking at the actual paper. The website will push through wire; the physical paper has local arts stories every day. FREQUENTLY we're the only outlet covering stuff.

Free Press arts and life reporter here 👋 Just checked our back-end stats and we published more than 1,000 local arts stories this year. Our landing page is full of current local arts stories. This is inaccurate and, frankly, hurtful. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

Looking for holiday baking inspo? Find 12 inventive cookie recipes from @winnipegfreepress.com readers at the link below 🍪 🎄 buff.ly/6Wn5fzo

Hey hey! The @winnipegfreepress.com reviewers picked their best books of 2025. (I picked @shteyngart.bsky.social's Vera, or Faith and Maria Reva's Endlings.)

Jon Hamm has been spotted at local restaurants and sports games while filming in the city this fall. Which made me wonder: how do celebs find out where to go and what to do in Winnipeg? Some insights from movie industry insiders in this @winnipegfreepress.com story. buff.ly/4OhZ8TB

In the @winnipegfreepress.com newsletter I co-write with @evawasney.bsky.social, I wrote about opening a special bottle for my 50th – one that's as old as I am: www.winnipegfreepress.com/briefings/po...

That's a wrap on my Cooking School series for @winnipegfreepress.com 🧑‍🍳 The final class features baking tips and recipe for Cranberry Orange Cardamom Scones from pastry chef and Red River baking instructor Richard Warren. buff.ly/iTCSEKQ

The Winnipeg Video Game Orchestra has levelled up at an impressive pace, attracting 70+ gamers and musicians since forming this spring. The ensemble will perform music from Zelda, Kirby and Halo at its first major concert tonight.

Cried some nice tears while writing this. Tim Brandt has been cycling to a new little free library every day to disperse his late brother's book collection and honour his memory. “I think Les would be glad to know his books are travelling,” he says. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

Snack Häus is small on scale and big on flavour. The new counter-service restaurant inside Low Life Barrel House is the creation of Dustin Pajak, the former head chef of Close Co. who recently returned home from a formative stint in Toronto. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

When Dawn Knight began her career as an art educator 25 years ago, she realized that there were really no resources available for teachers related to contemporary artists.

One of the best live vocalists in the biz. Loved seeing Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland up there, too. And surprise guest Paula Cole!!! she was playing her own show last night in town, too. A mini Lilith!

So very excited to chat with Anna Olson about her beautiful new cookbook!

Cute news alert! Annie MacDonald's neighbourhood coffee stand has raised more than $2,000 for CancerCare over the last two months. It's also become the site of meaningful community connections. In today's @winnipegfreepress.com ☕ www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

The @winnipegfreepress.com is hosting a holiday cookie swap! We're looking for 12 recipes for festive (and inventive) treats for our annual December baking series. Select bakers will be invited to the newsroom for an irl cookie swap. Deets below 🍪 www.winnipegfreepress.com/briefings/jo...

Some side dish inspo for those splitting the wishbone this weekend 🍗 Find reader recipes for Zippy Carrots, Cranberry Salad and Pork Sausage Stuffing via @winnipegfreepress.com www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

🔥 My mouth is still on fire 🔥 @bensigurdson.bsky.social and I recently sacrificed our taste buds for this @winnipegfreepress.com review of made-in-Manitoba hot sauces. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

I got to meet Jane Goodall during her visit to Winnipeg in 2017. She radiated warmth and spoke with such clarity and conviction.

Me and @evawasney.bsky.social did a little taste test of some local hot sauces (including video of the top of my bald head, sweating):

Tyrone Deise makes analog art for the internet era. The Winnipeg graphic designer has created a dozen remakes of the "Steamed Hams" bit from The Simpsons, including a 45-minute live-action film and a hand-drawn book. My story for @winnipegfreepress.com 🍔 www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

Korn performs in Winnipeg tomorrow. So obviously I had to pair some of the nu metal band's biggest hits with corn recipes submitted by @winnipegfreepress.com readers. Read Korn on the Cob below 🤘🌽 www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

Nicole Kidman's husband put on a very fun, very bright show in Winnipeg last night. Read my ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review of Keith Urban's latest arena tour in today's @winnipegfreepress.com www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

This is a great read.

Eggs-tra, eggs-tra! 🍳 Learn all about poaching, basting and scrambling in this week's @winnipegfreepress.com Homemade Cooking School class. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

"Nutrition experts" am I right? Well actually these were RDs and PhDs so yes actual experts. Thank you @evawasney.bsky.social www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

Broth, roux, emulsification! This month's Homemade Cooking School class, led by chef Mandy Wingert, is all about making flavourful stocks and silky sauces. 🍲 www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

Kudos @evawasney.bsky.social @jenzoratti.bsky.social @bensigurdson.bsky.social for your courageous, creative & nostalgic foray into "jello salads" - complete w tasting notes ❤️ local indep media Everything is terrible, a little jello palate cleanser is so needed Subscribe to @winnipegfreepress.com

I didn’t know Brendan Berg well, but he was always beyond kind whenever we crossed paths. According to friends, meaningful connection was a common thread for the Royal Canoe bassist and his partner, Olivia Michalczuk.

School is in session! Very excited to launch this learn-to-cook series, featuring the expertise of @rrcpolytech.bsky.social culinary instructors. Our first class is all about knives 🔪🥒

Nelson and Arlene Olegario were ready to retire from restaurant life when their lease expired, but customers wouldn't hear it. The couple behind Couple Chef Restaurant is now serving Filipino fare on Fife Street in a location that's seen its fair share of flavours.

Gena Boubard is checking off a lot of firsts this year.

Pretty excited about this initiative!

This is a fascinating show. A retrospective of Abraham Anghik Ruben’s renowned 50-year career, the WAG-Qaumajuq exhibit features more than 100 works, including massive sculptures about shared Inuit and Viking history.

Travel south on Keewatin Street any time of day, any day of the week and you’ll likely find a line of vehicles with their four-ways flashing just before the intersection of Notre Dame Avenue.

Ahead of Mother's Day, I sat down with four new moms for a candid conversation about pregnancy, labour and the expectations of parenting. Their perspectives add a dose of reality to the glossy image of motherhood that circulates this time of year.

Deer + Almond, Yujiro and Nola are repping Winnipeg on the Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list this year. canadas100best.com/best-restaur...

“What is Emily in Paris going to be if she’s not in Paris? Emily in Paris, Idaho?” ACTRA Manitoba president Alan Wong pointing out the absurdity of Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on foreign film production.