Matthew Merkel

1 month ago | globalnews.ca | Matthew Merkel

On what U.S. President Donald Trump called “Liberation Day”, the American leader imposed his so-called “reciprocal” tariff policy on dozens of foreign nations. While making his announcement, Trump also referenced a historic law called the 1930 Smoot Hawley Tariff Act, that he claimed would have saved the United States from the Great Depression if it was not eliminated.

2 months ago | globalnews.ca | Matthew Merkel

Winnipegger Anne Lindsey has been anti-nuclear for nearly 30 years. She first got involved with environmental activism in the 1970s when the Manitoba government tried to implement a nuclear repository in her province. "People here were very upset about the notion that, possibly in Lac Du Bonnet, we could have a huge nuclear waste repository" she said.

Jul 17, 2024 | canada-news.ca | Matthew Merkel

The 2024 Winnipeg Folk Festival took place from July 11th – 14th at Birds Hill Park. According to organizers, the 49th edition of the event had the highest paid attendance in it’s history. Despite intense heat, rain, and thunderstorms, festival goers flocked to watch performances from bands like Mt. Joy and Orville Peck, as well as solo acts like Killer Mike. Photos from Saturday showcase the high turnout, unpredictable weather, and passionate performances.

Jul 17, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Matthew Merkel

The 2024 Winnipeg Folk Festival took place from July 11th - 14th at Birds Hill Park. According to organizers, the 49th edition of the event had the highest paid attendance in it's history. Despite intense heat, rain, and thunderstorms, festival goers flocked to watch performances from bands like Mt. Joy and Orville Peck, as well as solo acts like Killer Mike. Photos from Saturday showcase the high turnout, unpredictable weather, and passionate performances.

Jun 25, 2024 | themanitoban.com | Matthew Merkel |Abdul-Jalilu Ahmed

The University of Manitoba Bisons delivered remarkable accounts following the wrap of the 2023-24 sporting season. The women’s volleyball team was a force to reckon with, clinching the bronze medal at the U Sports championship. After losing to the University of Alberta Pandas in an epic semi-final clash, the Bisons gathered momentum through stellar performances to snatch the bronze medal over Acadia University’s Axe-women.