Hal Anderson

I can’t wait to chat with renowned contractor & TV host Bryan Baeumler! He’ll join me today between 10 & noon on Connecting #Winnipeg with Hal Anderson on 680 CJOB. I’ll also be giving away tickets to the Winnipeg Home + Garden Show where he’ll be the headliner next month.

I’m back on the air later this morning after a week off. Just in time to talk about tomorrow’s #Manitoba budget. Here’s your chance to play finance minister & say where you’d cut spending & where you’d boost it.

@privatecitizenn Congrats on the loss of 15!

@halanderson Like i lost 15lbs in the last month. Thats a beautiful thing im gonna have to mute that though.

SECRET LUNCH ITEM!!! Well, I just tried it and I gotta tell you…it’s really good! Joe’s Chicken Parm Sando isn’t on the menu at Pasquale’s, so you’ve gotta ask for it. Chicken cutlets, vodka sauce, burrata cheese and pesto on Mama’s homemade bread. Pasquale’s Italian Ristorante is at 109, Marion Street in #Winnipeg

For the 4th straight year, the American Kennel Club says the French Bulldog is the most popular breed of dog. They’re affectionate, playful & protective. The Labrador Retriever & Golden Retriever round out the top 3.

HAL KNOWS A GUY!!! It’s been a thing for years. But now it’s going to be a new weekend show, coming soon to 680 CJOB, where I’ll be talking with interesting people who are really good at what they do. From business and trades to sports, entertainment and everything in between. Everyone has a story. And chances are…Hal Knows A Guy.

Costco in the U.S. is selling a 10 pound chocolate rabbit for Easter called Pete The Bunny. But I hear it’s showing up in some Costco Canada locations, so keep your eyes peeled for it. If you do find it in #Winnipeg, be ready to pay close to $200 for it.

If you like my Hal’s Kitchen food column in the #Winnipeg Sun, you’re going to love the new hour-long radio show of the same name, coming soon to @680CJOB every weekend.

May your troubles be less, your blessings be more…and nothing but happiness come through your door!

There's a new viral fitness trend called Churning & Burning. It's also known as Butter Runs. Runners strap bags containing heavy cream and salt on their torsos and then jog for about an hour until the motion creates butter. It all started with Libby Cope on TikTok and now others are attempting to make flavoured butters and even ice cream. I don't know why you would but if you plan on trying it yourself, use room-temperature cream, double-bag it to prevent leaks and run on bumpy terrain.

Let me begin with my opinion on downtown safety…despite the most recent crime stats which show improvement, it’s not safe enough. Winnipeg’s downtown was back in the news this week when seven unions announced a coalition, Workers for Downtown Public Safety. Is some of the concern just perception? Yes. But more of it is the fact that downtown Winnipeg isn’t as safe as it should be and the city and province need to hear that, loud and clear. Both are quick to admit that more needs to be done. But the mayor and premier spend way too much of their time talking about what they’ve done and not nearly enough focusing on what more they’re going to do. Premier Wab Kinew says his government has already taken steps, including funding 36 more police officers and opening a new 72 hour detox centre for people high on meth. As for mayor Scott Gillingham, “We’ve done a lot but there’s always more work to do,” adding that additional cops and foot patrols are part of the plan. He also believes bringing more people downtown is part of the solution. And he’s right about that. But people won’t come downtown, to live, work or play, unless they feel safe and many don’t. In fact, according to our informal Question Of The Day at CJOB on Thursday, two-thirds of the voters who go downtown say safety has actually gotten worse. And until numbers like that flip significantly, the job isn’t done.

It’s an honour and a privilege to be a part of my favourite radio station’s rich history! #Winnipeg #Manitoba

The State of the City of Winnipeg is…

Jets back from the break with a win! I’ll talk hockey and more with @halanderson at 10:30 today on @680CJOB ! Tune in!

@GagneRenaud @680CJOB @globalnews I actually played the audio of the question and her answer on my show. So I’m more informed than you. Here’s her quote, word for word.

. @halanderson @680cjob @globalnews How can Hal have a radio show when he is so uninformed. #Trump's press secretary was asked if Trump had a speech ready on aliens and she laughed and said she or his speech writers have never heard of such a thing.

ATTENTION ORANGE LOVERS! I love a good orange. Especially what I call Christmas oranges. It’s one of my favourite things about the holidays. I eat mandarin oranges by the box. But I’ve discovered a new favourite. This beauty is from Spain. I get mine at De Luca’s. #Winnipeg

Thanks for sharing this, Joanne! And yes, great chat on CJOB Thursday. If you missed it, check out the Connecting Winnipeg podcast for that day. I also wrote about it in my Hal’s Headlines column in Saturday’s #Winnipeg Sun.

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Almost two dozen #Winnipeg restaurants are participating in this year’s Fried Chicken Fest which continues until Saturday. This is Block & Blade’s Plum Chicken & Mash Bowl. You can see all the participants & vote for your favourites at FriedChickenFest.ca.