Information Radio from CBC Radio Manitoba (Highlights)

The first part in our series on immigrating to Canada...we look at why people come here, what they have left behind, what they have overcome, and what impact they have on this community. Today, a man who left Haiti in search of basic freedom 40 years ago.

One hospital room shared by two families. One celebrating a joyous birth and the other facing the loss of their son. How a random act of kindness in that room, seven years ago, has led to social media search that may lead to a reunion.

A Winnipeg man bought a couple of cans of film at an estate sale years ago. But he never had the right kind of projector to transfer it. Fast forward about ten years later, and his son helps him make a Royal discovery.

This time of year poinsettias are still everywhere but soon the plants with the large red leafy flowers will disappear, along with the decorations. Frankie Allison's plant, however, isn't going anywhere.

The CBC's Bridget Forbes visits the Memory Tree, which for the last 30 years has helped people grieve through the holiday season.

Connie Bazin didn't know what to expect when she launched a gift-giving project that allows Winnipeg school kids in need to choose what present they would like.

A Saint John man who fell in love with dog sledding while living in northern Manitoba is ready to come home — and he plans to take the scenic route.

By combining the logistics of moving with the compassion of social work, Lisa Sinnicks has created a niche company in response to a need she saw while working for Manitoba Housing's 55 plus seniors facilities.

A local professor says sexbots could be the key to a happier, healthier society — but could also be a liability.

We've all heard our national anthem sung in both English and French. But a group of Winnipeg high school students decided to sing the anthem to a decidedly different tune.

Greg Macpherson, executive director of the West Broadway Community Organization, joins Marcy in studio to discuss the increase of crime and drug use in the area, and possible solutions to the problem.

Teri Hofford is a Winnipeg body positive activist who says women are trained to make excuses for every sexual harassment and sexual assault that happens to them, but she hopes that changes with the "me too" movement.

Keri Latimer - a well-known singer-songwriter - posted Me Too on her Facebook page the other day. But up until now, her personal story of what she has been through was only known to those very close to her. She joins Marcy Markusa in studio.

Wilma Derksen joins Marcy Markusa in studio to discuss the retrial of Mark Edward Grant, accused of murdering her daughter Candace in 1984. Derksen shares her feelings around the judge's 'not guilty' decision, as well as continuing Candace's legacy.

You can see the glow in the living room from the window outside the Derksen family's home. Thirty-three candles are lit to represent the nearly 33 years since Winnipeg teenager Candace Derksen was found dead. Samantha Samson joined the family and friends