Darren Bernhardt

Reporter

Darren Bernhardt specializes in offbeat and local history stories. He is the author of two bestselling books: The Lesser Known: A History of Oddities from the Heart of the Continent, and Prairie Oddities: Punkinhead, Peculiar Gravity and More Lesser Known Histories.

Latest from Darren Bernhardt

Winnipegger notched NHL record in 1952 that might never be broken

The Winnipeg Jets raced into this year by setting an early-season record for wins, but the city has another connection to a speedy NHL mark that might never be equalled.

Manitoba aims recruitment efforts at U.S. doctors distressed by American politics

A recruitment drive to deal with Manitoba's doctor shortage is taking aim at the United States and physicians who might be concerned about Donald Trump's incoming presidency.

Winnipeg's compost drop-off program 'incredibly successful', tripling expected totals

Winnipeg's community drop-off composting program has exploded in popularity with triple the amount of organic waste being contributed over what had been expected.

Province criticized for lack of consultations on proposed drug consumption site in Winnipeg

An addictions specialist suggests Winnipeggers fearful about a safe drug consumption site potentially opening along the Disraeli Freeway take a moment to breathe.

Disraeli Freeway building pegged as home for Manitoba's 1st supervised consumption site

The planned location of a long-promised supervised drug consumption site for Winnipeg has been identified as a vacant space on Disraeli Freeway at the edge of south Point Douglas.

Excavation begins at Winnipeg-area landfill for remains of women, victims of serial killer

The search for the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran has officially started at Prairie Green landfill, north of Winnipeg.

Winnipeg couple charged with killing animals also discussed intent to torture a child, police allege

A Winnipeg couple charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty are now also charged with bestiality, child pornography offences and for planning to torture a child.

Trump's trade tariffs would send Manitoba into a recession: Premier Wab Kinew

The damage to Manitoba from a proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods entering the United States cannot be overstated, Premier Wab Kinew says.

Winnipeg Sea Bears captain Chad Posthumus remembered for impact on, off the court

Chad Posthumus, the captain for his hometown Winnipeg Sea Bears, has died less than two weeks after suffering a brain aneurysm.

Western Manitoba shovels out after winter finally hits

Snowy, icy and windy conditions created hazardous driving conditions in many areas of western Manitoba on Wednesday as a jolt of winter arrived overnight.