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Christine Pattison, AKA "Miss Christine," will be the first to tell you that she loves her grandchildren. She just doesn't want them — or any other kids — in her restaurant. The Winnipeg chef made national headlines when she announced her plan to ban those under the age of 15 from her dining room. This week we discuss the business of going child-free and who has the right to push back.

There are nine new faces on Winnipeg city council, which means nine new ideas about Winnipeg Transit. A recent survey from Abacus Data suggested a majority of Winnipeggers think public transit is worse now than it was four years ago. But with new councillors headed to city hall after last week's election, some hope their concerns will be addressed. The CBC's Rosanna Hempel tells us more.

A former mayor violated public trust, a former chief administrative officer displayed a lack of a moral compass. Those are some conclusions from the scathing final report of the inquiry into the construction of the Winnipeg police headquarters. CBC's Bartley Kives joins guest host Cory Funk to break down the findings and what's next for those involved.

A case involving sexual assault allegations against seven students at Cornell University is forcing many people to ask difficult questions about sexual violence and the cultural practices that allow it to happen. In Manitoba, some women are sharing their stories in support of Jane Doe, the woman who came forward with the allegations of gang rape, while others are trying to better educate the next generation in hopes of helping reduce harm.

It's been just over a year since Obby Khan was elected leader of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives, and he's already quit. The way Khan sees it, the Tories are torn by irreparable divisions, but others in the party say they're still united.

An online survey conducted by Abacus Data for CBC News ahead of the 2026 municipal election suggests a majority of Winnipeggers are losing compassion for people experiencing homelessness or openly using drugs. This comes as End Homelessness says the number of unhoused people in the city is climbing. So, what is needed to fill the empathy gap and get more people caring? We’ll explore that today on the podcast.

At this week's Canada Investment Summit, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew made a pitch for a Port of Churchill expansion that he has said could cost up to $80 billion. But Kinew's vision is much bigger than that of the port's owners. On this episode, we will weigh the possibilities and challenges of one of the biggest projects in Manitoba's economic future, with a special report from CBC's Bartley Kives.

Today on the podcast Manitoba's premier weighs in with best wishes for the kids but harsh words for Dynacare. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says that Dynacare "sucks." Hear why on the podcast today as we ask him about striking lab workers being ordered back on the job. Plus: Some love for the teachers as students in Manitoba return to class. We'll take you to Shaftesbury High School. And will safety be improved after a devastating highway crash killed four teens from the Winnipeg Beach area? The premier weighs in.

For years, retailers have been able to hire Winnipeg police officers to work overtime as security, but that will change under new rules. By May 2027, officers will no longer be able to take on 'special duty' work at stores, the city's police chief says. While some shoppers say they're glad to see the change, some retailers are concerned an already bad shoplifting problem will worsen.

Canada is at the start of a serious trade war with the United States, but is Manitoba still in a fighting mood?  And what is our local leverage? What’s it like for businesses trying to navigate the new reality in our manufacturing-rich Prairie province.

Russ Wyatt is facing criminal charges, including two counts of sexual assault, but has pledged to continue his work as a Winnipeg councillor. Some people, including Mayor Scott Gillingham and Premier Wab Kinew, want him to step aside.

Manitoba's first supervised consumption site is officially open in Winnipeg. Getting to opening day was a winding political road. We revisit that and hear about a new medication that could help people after they’ve been revived from an overdose.

A Canadian Museum for Human Rights exhibit called Palestine Uprooted: Nakba Past and Present is a point of pride for some Palestinians who were involved in its development. But it also has led a board member at the Winnipeg museum to resign and a philanthropist to pull funding. What is a curator's responsibility to respond? That's in this week's episode.

As federal funding for AI flows to organizations in Manitoba, we'll hear from Evan Solomon, the federal minister for artificial intelligence, about the national strategy and job security. We also talk with a Manitoba professor who says people who have AI as a "co-worker" either love the partnership or see it as a rival to their human experience.

Manitoba's chief provincial public health officer declared a public health emergency over HIV rates in May. As CBC producer Lenard Monkman tells us, Indigenous people are disproportionately affected by the spike in cases. He looked into why and solutions that could help moving forward.