Sign in

Heather Wells

@heatherwells.bsky.social
719 followers 223 following 2.9K posts

Family, lover of Asessippi, early morning radio

PostsRepliesMedia
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 8h
'They're a nuisance': People in Manitoba Interlake community say snake problem is growing www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
'They're a nuisance': Residents of Manitoba Interlake community say scale of snake problem is growing | CBC News
Jerry Saunders estimates he picks up between 20 and 30 red-sided garter snakes per day at the Eriksdale Recreation Centre, collecting them in a bucket before he returns them to the grass outside.
121
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 14h
Canada scores a dairy win on U.S. soil as farmers grumble about Trump's trade war www.cbc.ca/news/world/w...
cbc.ca
Canada scores a dairy win on U.S. soil as farmers grumble about Trump's trade war | CBC News
At the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin, the political tension between Canada and the U.S. is — more or less — set aside as farmers from both sides of the border focus on their best bovines. But even so,...
010
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 16h
A tale of 2 tenants: Rent increase at Winnipeg apartment building leaves some feeling 'forced out' www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
A tale of 2 tenants: Rent increase at Winnipeg apartment leaves some feeling 'forced out' | CBC News
Two tenants of a Winnipeg apartment complex facing a $500 rent increase after primarily cosmetic upgrades are handling the news differently, but both say the spike is unjustified.
100
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 18h
Winnipeg Jets give up late lead, drop season opener 4-3 to visiting Bruins www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Winnipeg Jets give up late lead, drop season-opener 4-3 to visiting Boston Bruins | CBC News
JJ Peterka scored 3:21 into overtime to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets in front of a packed house of 15,209 at Canada Life Centre on Friday night.
110
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 18h
Mayoral candidate Vogiatzakis says it doesn't matter if he lives outside of Winnipeg www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Mayoral candidate Vogiatzakis says it doesn't matter he lives outside of Winnipeg | CBC News
Winnipeg mayoral candidate Mike Vogiatzakis is chafing at criticism from other contenders of his decision to seek office in the city while he lives in the rural municipality of St. Andrews.
000
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 18h
A wet/dry mix for the 1st October weekend in Winnipeg. Showers ending Saturday morning, then a mix of sun and clouds this afternoon. Wind becomes NW 30-50. High of 16. Sunny and warmer tomorrow #WinnipegWeekend #cbcmb
000
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Winnipeg in for dry, sunny, 'dry, sunny, 'delightfully boring' October weather, says Dave Phillips @prairiewriterguy.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Winnipeg in for dry, sunny, 'delightfully boring' October weather, says Dave Phillips | CBC News
Calendars and leaves have turned to autumn and the days are getting shorter, but the fall forecast for southern Manitoba looks delightful, Dave Phillips says.
040
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
‘People don’t feel safe’: people in William Whyte air concerns in meeting with Winnipeg's top cop www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
‘People don’t feel safe’: William Whyte residents air concerns in meeting with Winnipeg's top cop | CBC News
The William Whyte Neighbourhood Association invited the Winnipeg Police Service and others to a community engagement meeting where the group aims to tackle issues of drug use, crime and safety.
000
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Don't be fooled by Friday's chilly start. Sunny in Winnipeg today with a southwest breeze. Temperature jumps to a high of 18 #TGIF #cbcmb
010
Reposted by Heather Wells
Ian Froese @ianfroese.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Progressive Conservatives are criticizing their ex-leader, Obby Khan, for publicly airing details of the internal discussions that led to his sudden resignation. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #mbpoli
cbc.ca
Manitoba Progressive Conservatives criticize Obby Khan for airing caucus infighting | CBC News
Progressive Conservatives are criticizing their ex-leader, Obby Khan, for publicly airing details of the internal discussions that led to his sudden resignation.
121
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Dynacare lab workers essential, Manitoba Labour Board rules www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Dynacare lab workers essential, Manitoba Labour Board rules | CBC News
Dynacare workers provide essential services in Manitoba that must be maintained during a strike or lockout, the provincial labour board has ruled.
010
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Race underway in River Heights-Fort Garry to become 1st new councillor in 17 years www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Race underway in River Heights-Fort Garry to become 1st new councillor in 17 years | CBC News
A longtime city council employee, a former policy adviser and a musician who helps run a live-performance venue are all vying to become the first new councillor in River Heights-Fort Garry in more tha...
000
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Winnipeggers in support of police drug crackdown, survey suggests. 57% of respondents hope to see greater access to treatment, services www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Winnipeggers in support of police drug crackdown, survey suggests | CBC News
In a survey done by Abacus Data for CBC News ahead of the Oct. 28 civic election, 70 per cent of respondents said they supported the Winnipeg Police Service's initial 10-day crackdown on open drug use...
000
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Cool start to October in Winnipeg. Mix of sun and clouds Thursday and windy, NW 30-50. Slightly cooler than seasonal today with a high of 13. Getting close to freezing overnight as we drop to 1 #cbcmb
010
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Ceremony with Manitoba premier, First Nations leaders honours children at residential school burial site www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Ceremony with Manitoba premier, First Nations leaders honours children at residential school burial site | CBC News
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew took part in a ceremony with Indigenous groups Wednesday morning at a campground located on a burial site for children who died at a residential school.
042
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Artist from northwestern Ontario creates huge YWG airport sign for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Artist from Ontario creates huge YWG Winnipeg airport sign for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | CBC News
Storm Angeconeb, a member of Lac Seul First Nation in northwestern Ontario in Treaty 3 Territory, worked with the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport to design a huge YWG sign for the National D...
0111
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Sea of orange floods Winnipeg's downtown on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
'Understanding is the biggest thing,' attendee says at Winnipeg reconciliation event | CBC News
A sea of people wearing orange gathered at The Forks in Winnipeg on Wednesday morning before marching down Winnipeg's streets to its downtown Canada Life Centre, to honour residential school survivors...
033
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This carpenter is part of Fisher River Cree Nation's vision for the future www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
This carpenter is part of Fisher River Cree Nation's vision for the future | CBC News
At a time when demand for skilled trades and professionals is at a premium across Manitoba, a growing number of Fisher River residents are taking advantage of training opportunities offered close to h...
010
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Winnipeg's warm for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Mix of sun and clouds Wednesday with a NW breeze at 20. Above seasonal for the last day of September with a high of 17 #OrangeShirtDay #TRC #cbcmb
010
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
How to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Manitoba www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
How to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Manitoba | CBC News
Here's a roundup of events happening across the province on Wednesday as part of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
010
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Manitoba Tories wrong to claim unity after caucus minority tried to force removal: Obby Khan www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Tories wrong to claim unity after caucus minority tried to force removal: Khan | CBC News
Former Manitoba Progressive Conservative leader Obby Khan says he's dismayed the party is defending its integrity, after he was taken off-guard by caucus members trying to push him out.
020
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Province buys southwest Manitoba campsite that holds unmarked residential school graves www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Province buys southwestern Manitoba campsite that holds unmarked residential school graves | CBC News
The provincial government has bought a private southwestern Manitoba campground that historical records indicate holds the graves of children who attended a residential school in the area, the provinc...
010
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Konrad Narth named new Manitoba Progressive Conservative leader after Obby Khan quits www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Konrad Narth named new Manitoba Progressive Conservative leader after Obby Khan quits | CBC News
Manitoba's Progressive Conservative Party has appointed Konrad Narth as interim leader after Obby Khan quit.
010
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
'We've just been blown away,' U.K. defence association says during visit to Manitoba @karenpaulscbc.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
'We've just been blown away,' U.K. defence association says during visit to Manitoba | CBC News
Manitoba is trying to position itself to capture a share of Ottawa's commitment to increase defence spending — with the ultimate goal of becoming an aerospace and military hub.
010
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Tuesday morning's clouds, drizzle and fog will give way to sunshine in Winnipeg this afternoon. Wind SW 20 today with a warm high of 20 #cbcmb
020
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Obby Khan stepping down as Manitoba PC leader www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Obby Khan stepping down as Manitoba PC leader | CBC News
Obby Khan is stepping down from his position as leader of Manitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservatives.
140
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Manitoba premier adds cabinet ministers devoted to accessibility, first responders www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Manitoba premier adds cabinet ministers devoted to accessibility, first responders | CBC News
Premier Wab Kinew has added two more ministers to the Manitoba cabinet. MLAs Carla Compton (Tuxedo) and David Pankratz (Waverley) were given new cabinet roles during an announcement at the legislature...
031
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Years-long waits for human rights complaint hearings in Manitoba point to 'broken' system, lawyer says www.cbc.ca/news/human-r...
cbc.ca
Years-long waits for human rights complaint hearings in Manitoba point to 'broken' system, lawyer says | CBC News
Getting an investigator assigned and your case heard at the Manitoba Human Rights Commission can take years and the calls to fix the system are getting louder.
020
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Disgraced former Manitoba law dean racked up millions in Swiss debt ahead of France arrest, documents suggest www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Disgraced former Manitoba law dean racked up millions in Swiss debt ahead of France arrest, documents suggest | CBC News
The elusive former head of Manitoba's lone law school — who'd been in the wind since being disbarred 2½ years ago — racked up millions in debt in Switzerland before he was recently picked up by police...
110
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Treaty One Nations hold inaugural Orange Shirt Day run to honour residential school survivors www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Treaty One Nations hold inaugural Orange Shirt Day run event to honour residential school survivors | CBC News
A wave of orange rippled across an area surrounding a former Winnipeg residential school on Sunday morning, as Treaty One Nations held their first ever Orange Shirt Day run and walk event to honour su...
010
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Rain returns to Winnipeg Monday, beginning this morning. Near seasonal high of 14. Drying up through the rest of the week #cbcmb
000
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Blue sky returns to Winnipeg Sunday. Wind W 30. Sunny, warm high of 18 #WinnipegWeekend #cbcmb
020
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Kicking game kills Winnipeg Blue Bombers in last minute loss to Argos www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Kicking game kills Bombers in last-minute loss to Argos | CBC News
Lirim Hajrullahu booted a 36-yard field goal with 27 seconds remaining to lift the Toronto Argonauts to a 30-28 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday that extended their win streak to four ...
010
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
New measurement of remote Manitoba waterfall suggests it's the province's tallest www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Seldom-visited site recently measured as Manitoba’s tallest waterfall | CBC News
Two researchers recently made a more-than-100-kilometre canoe trip to the remote, difficult-to-access Kapakaytay Falls in northern Manitoba. Using a process called digital photogrammetry, they calcula...
000
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll's berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels | CBC News
A whistleblower lawsuit in California is alleging millions of pounds of Driscoll's fruit containing non-compliant levels of pesticides and chemicals crossed the border into Canada, and the company tri...
031
Reposted by Heather Wells
The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 26/09/2026
theglobeandmail.com
In French wine country, climate change, tariffs and dwindling demand are a recipe for trouble
Growers of Bordeaux, threatened by nature and economics, look for ways to weather future seasons
063
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Manitoba PC campaign director quits after 9 months in the role www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Manitoba PC campaign director quits after 9 months in the role | CBC News
The campaign director for Manitoba's Progressive Conservative party has resigned from his role after nine months, without fighting a single election.
000
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Soggy September Saturday in Winnipeg. Rain beginning this morning, 5-10 mm. Wind S 30-50, easing up overnight. Still warm, with a high today of 18 #WinnipegWeekend #cbcmb
000
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
With the stroke of a pen, Kinew brings an end to time changes in Manitoba www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
With the stroke of a pen, Kinew brings an end to time changes in Manitoba | CBC News
Premier Wab Kinew says time changes are officially over in Manitoba, signing a proclamation Friday in Selkirk, Man., to make it so.
050
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Statutory release revoked for Shawn Lamb, who admitted to killing 2 women in Winnipeg in 2012 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Statutory release revoked for Shawn Lamb, who admitted to killing 2 women in Winnipeg in 2012 | CBC News
Shawn Lamb, who killed Carolyn Sinclair, 25, and Lorna Blacksmith, 18, in 2012, has had his statutory release revoked, less than a year after getting out of prison.
000
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Growers tout 'major opportunity' to expand greenhouse food production in Manitoba www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Growers tout 'major opportunity' to expand greenhouse food production in Manitoba | CBC News
Commercial greenhouse operators in Manitoba are optimistic indoor food production can scale up in the province amid a national push to make food more affordable and produce more of it in Canada.
041
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Veteran politicians locked in head-to-head battle for mayor's chair in Brandon www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Veteran politicians locked in head-to-head battle for the mayor's chair in Brandon | CBC News
Two veteran politicians who have served with each other on Brandon city council are now locked in a battle to become mayor of the city in the municipal election set for Oct. 28.
010
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Foggy start to Friday in Winnipeg. In fact a fog advisory covers much of southern Manitoba. Near zero visibility in some areas before the fog clears. Then cloudy today, a south breeze and a warm high of 23. Humidex 28 #TGIF #cbcmb
000
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Winnipeg mayoral candidate Klein promises to house homeless people for a year in location to be determined later www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Mayoral candidate Klein promises to house homeless people for a year in location to be determined later | CBC News
Winnipeg mayoral candidate Kevin Klein says the city will open a managed space for homeless people for one year if he's elected in October.
001
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
NHL unifies Winnipeg Jets history, merging stats from original and current franchises @prairiewriterguy.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Winnipeg Jets statistics franchises | CBC News
The fractured and winding road that is the Winnipeg Jets record book has been repaved by the NHL — and that means Mark Scheifele has some more chasing to do.
001
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Acclaimed rural Manitoba leaders say lack of opposition hints at voter satisfaction, challenges of job www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Acclaimed rural Manitoba leaders say lack of opposition hints at voter satisfaction, challenges of job | CBC News
The deadline for nominations in municipal elections across Manitoba has passed and already mayors in several cities have won their seats without any voters yet casting a ballot.
000
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Toxic street drugs 'wreaking havoc' on people who use them, challenging doctors www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Toxic street drugs 'wreaking havoc' on people who use them, challenging doctors | CBC News
A recent drug alert posted online by a Winnipeg public health team shows how the street supply is increasingly unpredictable as substances have become more powerful and dangerous.
010
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Manitoba man raising funds for neighbour who faces gun charges after confronting suspected thieves www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Manitoba man raising funds for neighbour who's facing gun charges after confronting suspected thieves | CBC News
A Carman-area man is raising funds for a neighbour who is facing charges after he allegedly fired gunshots while confronting suspected thieves on his Manitoba property last month.
010
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Light rain starts Thursday in Winnipeg. But it won't last. Becoming a mix of sun and clouds late this afternoon. South breeze becomes light. High of 21. Humidex 26 #cbcmb
010
Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Former U of Manitoba law dean arrested in Europe, will be extradited to Canada: police www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Former U of Manitoba law dean arrested in Europe, will be extradited to Canada: police | CBC News
Jonathan Black-Branch, the disbarred former dean of the University of Manitoba's law school, has been arrested in Europe and is facing extradition back to Canada.
000