Debbie Vanderburgh

Today is Terry Fox Day, which takes place on the first Monday in August. Terry was born in Winnipeg in 1958 and attended @way_RETSD. In 2015, Manitoba was the first province to name a day in his honour. To donate to cancer research in his name, visit: terryfox.org/ways-to-give/

@CdnHeritage Happy 🇨🇦 day 👋☺️

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Let’s celebrate our history, our diversity and what brings us together. Let’s celebrate our Canada loud and proud! #CanadaDay #CelebrateCanada

@BlacksWeather Happy 🇨🇦 Day to you, Ian, from sunny Manitoba 🌞 👋

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! July kicks off with another warm and humid day. High today in the upper 20s with clouds giving way to sunny breaks. Humidex 35. 40% chance of a shower or pm ⚡️. Wind W ⬆️15-30. Low 16°. Plenty of sunshine tomorrow. High in the upper 20s and less humid.

A moment in the Winnipeg art museum to CLEANSE your mind and move on making sure our country remains great !

275 Winnipeg students attended the No Stone Left Alone ceremony at Brookside Cemetery today. Here are some of the sights and sounds as students places poppies on veterans headstones.

Only in Canada? A few Edmonton Oilers fans are currently driving a Zamboni (!!!) down 104 Avenue outside Rogers Place.

@manitobahydro Thanks for restoring power in Transcona tonight. We saw the transformer blow near CN train yards on Pandora. Wow! What happened to cause that?

Road conditions are deteriorating with multiple road closures in place. For the most up to date information, please follow @MBGovRoads. #mbstorm #rcmpmb manitoba511.ca/roadconditions…

Quick video including some #hyperlapse from #FestivalDuVoyageur !!! #WinnipegPhotographer #FDV2023 #Drone #HeHo #OnlyInThePeg #Winnipeg #LicensedDronePilot @FDVoyageur @TourismWPG

@DanHarperPhoto @TourismWPG @DowntownWpgBIZ @TheForks @CMHR_News Gorgeous photo!!

My new favourite #panoramic of #Winnipeg ! *CLICK to enlarge it* Amazing river shot from #NestaweyaRiverTrail to the #ProvencherBridge w #MeetMeAtTheForks right in the middle! #OnlyInThePeg #WinnipegPhotographer #LicensedDronePilot #DronePhotography #Drone

As we dive into Canada History Week, Let's take a moment to applaud the incredible achievements of a true Canadian icon – Willie O'Ree.  Below are some fascinating facts that make him an extraordinary figure in Canadian sports history @CdnHeritage

Dr. Afua Cooper's commitment to preserving and sharing Black history in Canada is a testament to the importance of cultural heritage. Explore her literary works and the impact she's made to African Canadian history. thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/afu… #CanadaHistoryWeek

At a time when gender and racial equality were far from guaranteed, Violet King shattered glass ceilings and fought for justice. Discover her legacy and be inspired by her commitment to justice. 🔗: thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/vio… #CanadaHistoryWeek

Our spotlight today is on Dr. Clement Courtenary Ligoure, the first Black doctor to practice in Nova Scotia. @CdnHeritage #CanadaHistoryWeek #BlackHistory #BPHC #CanadianHeritage #HonouringBlackLeaders #BlackExcellenceInCanada #AfricanCanadianLegacies

This Canada History Week, we celebrate the ingenious mind of Elijah McCoy, a trailblazing inventor whose innovations left an indelible mark on Canadian and global history.  @CdnHeritage #CanadaHistoryWeek #BlackHistory #BlackExcellence #BPHC #CelebratingBlackHeritage

From November 20 to 26, it’s #CanadaHistoryWeek. Discover stories that deserve to be heard and celebrated! 📚✨ This year, we’re celebrating the History of Black achievement in Canada! 🔗: canada.ca/en/canadian-he…

@Wpg_BlueBombers @Wpg_BlueBombers #FortheW Go Bombers 😄👏

Remember to wear blue today, Manitoba! Post a pic of you in blue and use #ReclaimTheThrone on social ‼️ #ForTheW

@ianhanomansing I count on CBC news, and you Ian. I am sure you are both a trusted and a trustworthy source.

As we head into another period where Covid cases are on the rise, I want to remind objective news consumers: there are few stories more important than Covid and my colleagues continue to do extensive reading and analysis to provide the best coverage we can. We are not sycophants or shills. We and our families, like all Canadians, want accurate information to manage our risks. I will only periodically comment on posts like the one below, because I know the risks of commenting. It brings attention to reckless posts and will stir up replies from people who believe that if a journalist or scientist doesn't amplify their view, it must be due to incompetence or worse. I'm not trying to reach them. But if you're looking for accurate, evidence-based coverage of Covid, be assured that is what we are committed to providing.

@GurdeepPandher I enjoy your positive, thoughtful posts. Good luck as your journey of joy continues! I'll be watching for news and with you in spirit 😀🍀❤️

Meet Ell - she lives in Parry Sound with her family. Yesterday morning, as I was putting things away in my van after making breakfast, I noticed someone passing by. Ell noticed the Yukon license plate on my van and told me that she used to live in the Northwest Territories, close to where I am from. She shared her experiences of living in various other places in Canada, including Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, before settling in Parry Sound, Ontario. Ell was born in Jamaica and moved to Canada as a child. Ell was gifted in conversation and had a great smile. I appreciated the opportunity to connect with her, and she shared stories and lived experiences with me. For example, she spoke about her time in New Brunswick during Black History Month, when her son's school had no planned activities to mark the important month. Ell reached out to the school administration and offered to bring in a speaker. She knew of a speaker who would be willing to come without charging any fee, and the school agreed. Ell said she wanted to make progress and spread awareness, so she took that initiative. I shared with Ell that I had read a book titled "Finding Edward" by Sheila Murray, which talks about a boy who moves from Jamaica to Canada and faces many biases here. Ell also spoke about her experiences with racism and how there is often more ignorance. For instance, Southern Canadians may have preconceived notions about the North being a cold and uneventful place, but Ell said she had attended parties and events while living in the Northwest Territories. She connected this analogy with her experience of racism and how people frequently see others based on their pre-existing information without trying to learn new things. Last thing she said, "However, I'm very happy that there are many people who are positive, kind, supportive and willing to adjust their perspectives." Our conversation continued for some time. Before saying goodbye, I asked Ell if I could take her photo, which she happily agreed to. Later that evening, I returned to the same spot to make dinner and swim in the lake. At the same time, I saw Ell's car pull up into the parking lot. She came over and offered food with me, which I happily accepted. I was touched that she thought to bring food for me. My experience with Ell left me amazed at how awesome people can be - they think wonderful things, do wonderful things, and have great ideas, and want to make the world a good place for everyone. Sometimes, based on pre-existing information, we just continue to keep them in the same box for our entire lifetime. Ell is now my new friend. 🙏🏽

@ctvwinnipeg Stormy skies preceded a big hail storm at the cabin July 2nd, on Lake Manitoba just south of Waterhen, at Hills' Resort.