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Winnipeg man on pilgrimage in Nepal missing after deadly flash floods

Manitoba A Winnipeg man who was on a pilgrimage in Nepal is missing after flash flooding swept along the Himalayan border earlier this week. Mohit Kaushik, 49, was travelling with tour group doing Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage CBC News · Posted: Aug …

'Tsunami of hate' against Jews in medicine and hospitals, researchers say

(JNS) — At the University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, Jews were labeled as oppressors. Patients were afraid to be identified as Jews at the University of California, San Francisco, and protesters targeted medical schools in …

Shadow Valley Illuminated: Manitoba’s first Pyro Musical Competition is coming to the Pembina Valley

The Pembina Valley is about to get a fireworks show unlike anything it has seen before. On September 5 and 6, Shadow Valley Raceway south of Morden will become the stage for Shadow Valley Illuminated, a national pyro musical competition that organizers …

Holocaust tour helps Manitoba teachers tackle difficult subject

Casey Whitfield’s voice cracked and he began to cry as he recalled the children’s drawings — one of which depicts an adult being hanged — on display in Auschwitz-Birkenau. The Winnipeg teacher took photos of the memorial he toured last month to share with …

Who is Shahneel Gill? Shubman Gill’s sister, making waves on Karan Johar’s The Traitors 2; Here’s her net worth

Shahneel Gill, who is one of the contestants on Karan Johar’s reality show The Traitors 2, has been making headlines for her A1 game in the show. The same grace with which Shahneel entered the show is the same grace with which she has exited, Bahara, and …

Ontario elementary teachers’ union delays BDS decision, creates Jewish committee

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) delayed a motion to endorse an Israel boycott and created a committee for Jewish union members at its latest annual general meeting. ETFO represents around 84,000 educators and staff at Ontario’s public …

Manitoba Book Awards unveil shortlists for 2026 honours

The Manitoba Book Awards have unveiled the shortlists of titles that will be vying for honours next month.  The awards, which are returning in 2026 after a two-year hiatus, will be presenting awards in six categories, honouring achievements in local …

Jennie Goldstine was a beloved substitute teacher in Winnipeg’s North End

Open this photo in gallery:Jennie GoldstineCourtesy of familyJennie Goldstine: Mother. Teacher. Voter. Friend. Born Sept. 25, 1929, in Kremenets Poland; died March 6, 2026, in Winnipeg; of natural causes; aged 96. Like many Eastern European Jews, Jennie …

WARMINGTON: While Canada may be into Trump/Carney trade war, Buffalo Bills fans not so much

Breadcrumb Trail Links Canada Toronto & GTA Columnists But at least one American fan at the game said no matter what President Donald Trump signs, she will always call it Lake Ontario American Buffalo Bills fan Jen Hatch said she will always call it …

Christian music takes centre stage at Corn and Apple Festival

For the first time in the nearly 60-year history of the Corn and Apple Festival, Christian music will take over the main stage on Friday night. The new programming is being organized by the Morden Christian Programs Committee, which has provided Christian …

Rabbi Daniel Dorsch’s Rosh Hashanah Message for 2026

It’s hard to believe that this coming November, my son is going to celebrate his bar mitzvah. It feels like the entire Jewish community of Winnipeg, Canada, along with a good chunk of Jewish New Jersey and Philadelphia, is going to converge on Marietta, Ga …

Dancehall gets recognition from the JUNO Awards

2025 JUNO nominee Skystar. AHEAD of the 2027 staging of the JUNO Awards, Canada’s equivalent to the Grammys, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has introduced a series of category and eligibility updates. These updates, according …

Swede leads Manitoba Open, Winnipegger sits 33rd

From Lars-Erik Sjoberg to Thomas Steen to Viggo Bjorck, there’s no shortage of Swedish athletes who have quickly become fan favourites here in Winnipeg. Daniel Svard is hoping to add his name to the growing list. Although he wields a golf club and not a …

Celtic Christianity - Overlapping the Seen and the Unseen

Celtic Spirituality invites us into the liminal places between the known and the unknown... Some branches of Christianity are embracing this reconnection and find that it enriches their lives of faith on many levels. When I was a child in Winnipeg, we’d go …

Manitoba school board criticized for motion limiting students’ privacy

Open this photo in gallery:Last month, Manitoba Education Minister Tracy Schmidt condemned the Hanover motion and made the rare decision to direct the board to repeal it.Shannon VanRaes/The Globe and Mail Parents and LGBTQ+ advocates have criticized a …

Made in Manitoba artist Jake Fretz ordained

A Made in Manitoba artist has added a new title. Jake Fretz was recently ordained in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, so he is now Reverend Jacob Fretz. "This is really an affirmation of a calling that God's put on my life for as long as I …

‘She brought people together’: Portage performer remembers Dolly Parton

For William Garrioch, Dolly Parton was more than a country music superstar. She was a constant presence throughout his life, an entertainer he saw perform twice in Winnipeg and an inspiration for his work as a drag performer. Garrioch, who was born and …

Greatest concerns heading into the season for the Avalanche | NHL Insider

You’ve seen the glass-half-full view. Now it’s time to look at the empty portion. Last week we analyzed the reasons to be optimistic about the Avalanche heading into the 2026-27 season. In the interest of fairness, there are also valid concerns three weeks …

CMHR trustees should stay in their mandated lane, Palestinian organization president says after report reveals divide ...

The head of the Canadian Palestinian Association of Manitoba says Canadian Museum for Human Rights trustees should stay out of exhibition decisions, after a report revealed concerns over a contentious display. Ramsey Zeid, a Winnipeg businessman and …

13,200 Pounds of Rice To Be Distributed to Families in North and South Carolina

Local mosques and community partners join Zakat Foundation of America's effort to ease grocery burden for underserved and refugee families amid rising costs DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zakat Foundation of …

Chicago Christian Band Out of the Whirlwind Releases New Inspirational Single 'Until Jesus Taught Me to Love'

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chicago-based Christian band Out of the Whirlwind has released its latest single, “Until Jesus Taught Me to Love,” an upbeat, inspirational track written by the band’s keyboard …

Bible with Life Keeps Grief Blessing Songs Private by Default

Songs created for sympathy, grief, healing and comfort are never shown publicly or used in promotion, a protection families should not have to request. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bible with Life has set a …

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Bharat Gaurav Gathering in Mumbai Connects Community, Service and Celebration Of Lokmanya Tilak’s Legacy

Community members gathered in Kandivali West, Mumbai, for a Bharat Gaurav programme connecting Hiten Bhuta’s birthday with Lokmanya Tilak’s legacy. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Kapol Vikas Trust …

Universal Oneness Brings over 200 Organizations Together to Celebrate 'One Family, Many Traditions'

On the auspicious weekend of Raksha Bandhan, AHEAD brings communities together to celebrate culture, connection and shared humanity. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On August 29, AHEAD (American Hindus for …

Cyndi Scott Announces the Release of Secrets of the Soil

A deeply personal memoir exploring emotional abuse, codependency, and spiritual perseverance through a story of resilience, healing, and hope. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cyndi Scott announces the …

CATCH UP BEFORE THE PREMIERE: HOW TO BINGE SEASON 1 OF DUPONT INVESTIGATIONS BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1

Nocturne Hall shares a scene from Season 1 and a quick guide to ‘The Scourge from Carthage’ ahead of the ‘Flight of the Fallen’ premiere WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Season 2 of Dupont Investigations …

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Pray Focus Locks Instagram and Tiktok Until You Pray, Now on iOS and Android

The app helps you to build a real prayer habit and spend less time scrolling on social media by blocking your distracting apps on a daily basis. BERLIN, BERLIN, GERMANY, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Most people reach for their phone to check …

National Black Church Initiative Supports Community Benefit Agreements for Data Center Development

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, supports the development of data …

COGIC Charities Sends $50,000 in Emergency Disaster Relief to Indiana Jurisdictions Following Devastating August Storms

Funds will support churches, families, and residents recovering from severe storms and prolonged power outages across Northwest and Central Indiana MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COGIC Charities, the benevolent arm …

No Streaks, No Badges: Bible with Life Designs Devotions Against the Feed

The platform's daily verse email and 30-day prayer challenge are deliberately small: one message, one passage, no gamification and no guilt mechanics. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Devotional apps have learned …

Lunch & Learn: On the Job Training (OJT)

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Global Vikas Trust Dedicates Railway Police Facility at Borivali Station on Hiten Bhuta’s 55th Birthday

The July 23 program provided 38 lockers, computers and workplace furniture to support Railway Police personnel at Borivali Station. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Vikas Trust is highlighting a public- …

iQIBLA to Make a Debut at LEAP 2026, Unveiling New Product Strategy and Innovations Across Three Major Product Lines

RIYADH, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Muslim-first tech brand iQIBLA has announced that it will participate in the LEAP 2026 Tech Expo, held from August 31 to September 3, 2026, at the RECC Malham Exhibition Center in Riyadh …

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Author Benny Mailman Presents 'Finding 42: The Experiencer Series', Sharing a True Story of Global Travel & Purpose

LA CROSSE, WI, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Benny Mailman invites readers to explore the world through the lens of personal discovery with The Experiencer Series, a three-book travel memoir trilogy based on his real …

The People Who Aren’t There Examines Why Americans Are Walking Away From Church

Brad D. Nelson combines research, theology, and practical insight to help churches understand declining attendance and respond with renewed purpose. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brad D. Nelson examines …