Matthew Merkel

2 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Matthew Merkel

DALLAS (AP) - Thomas Harley scored on a power play 1:33 into overtime and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final for the third season in a row, beating the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in Game 6 on Saturday night. Mark Scheifele scored for the Jets hours after the unexpected death of his father, but also had the tripping penalty with 14.8 seconds left in regulation that set up Dallas to start overtime with a man advantage.

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.