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

Toxic drugs blamed for 'cascade' of overdoses within 45 minutes in downtown Winnipeg

A handful of resource staff and paramedics faced a chaotic situation in downtown Winnipeg on Sunday afternoon, when 10 people experienced overdoses within a 45-minute span due to toxic drugs.

Veteran receiver Drew Wolitarsky released by Winnipeg Blue Bombers

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released Canadian receiver Drew Wolitarsky on Monday, just two days after veteran linebacker and habitual all-star Adam Bighill announced on social media that the team had also parted ways with him.

Royal Winnipeg Ballet names Christopher Stowell as new artistic director

For the first time in nearly three decades — and after a nine-month international search — the Royal Winnipeg Ballet has a new artistic director.

Vehicle crashes through front of Osborne Village shop

A family who just recently recovered from a fire in one of their businesses in Osborne Village has taken another hit. Literally.

Building with deep links to Winnipeg's Black history at risk after Sutherland Hotel blaze

The Craig Block now stands alone, flanked by empty lots on Main Street, an unassuming two-storey brick building that most Winnipeggers have probably passed without noticing before.

Sutherland Hotel reduced to rubble as heritage advocates call for more protection for vacant buildings

More than 140 years of history lay in a pile of rubble along Main Street on Thursday morning. The Sutherland Hotel, which opened in 1882, was ravaged by fire on Wednesday and demolished overnight.

Manitoba plans to shut down homeless encampments one at a time, finding housing for each person

Premier Wab Kinew has released a long-awaited plan — involving municipal and Indigenous governments and non-profit organizations — to end chronic homelessness by methodically decommissioning encampments and moving people into housing.

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.