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Fear, family, and space food: Jeremy Hansen gets personal ahead of moon mission
Jeremy Hansen will be the first Canadian to fly to the moon in November 2024. As he prepares for his mission he reflects on the fear he feels, the strain on his family and how his love of space began.
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How Cheryl Lashek became Winnipeg Famous without trying
Cheryl Lashek worked hard to get her degree and career in engineering, but she never expected to become Winnipeg Famous. Her signature in every elevator in Manitoba inspired an online fan page, art and a tattoo. Find out what she thinks of her notoriety and why she wants to inspire girls to pursue engineering.
'You have to forgive me': Winnipeg mom recalls struggle to accept her son's female-to-male transition
The mother of a transgender man opens up about what it was like to see her daughter, Rosemary, become her son, Ro Walker
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'We have much to offer': Gramma Shingoose shares tradition in times of joy, sadness
Anishinaabe elder Geraldine "Gramma" Shingoose is often called to lead ceremonies in times of joy or sadness and at community events in Winnipeg. But her connection to her culture and the ceremonies that offer comfort was almost severed twice — once by residential school and once by grief.
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Jeanne's Cake: A family legacy, an ongoing debate for Winnipeggers
You either love it or hate it, but Jeanne's Cake has become Winnipeg Famous for being on the table at celebrations for more than 70 years. But who was Jeanne, and why did her grandson sell the successful business?
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No-scalpel vasectomy doctor uses humour to calm patients
When Dr. Errol Billinkoff brought the no-scalpel vasectomy to Winnipeg, his family practice gave way to his specialty. After 27,000 procedures and 27 years, he's become Winnipeg Famous for his technique, efficiency and sense of humour.
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Rod Peeler: The man behind the bus bench
Real estate agent Rod Peeler's resemblance to musician Rod Stewart has had Winnipeggers doing double takes and testing his "I never sleep" slogan with late-night phone calls for 35 years.
'I couldn't even pick up my son': Illness forces family to use food bank
Richard Blyth thrived working long shifts running a busy kitchen to support his young family until one day in December 2008, he suddenly collapsed at work.
Manitoba First Nation wants used fiddles to help keep students on right path
The new principal of a First Nations school hopes to improve students' lives with used instruments.
Former child refugee, rescued by Winnipeggers, returns to Burundi to open health clinic
Winnipeggers gave him a chance for a better life. Now a former child refugee has returned to Burundi to realize his dream of opening a health clinic.