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Do you have what it takes to be Dorothy? The search is on as the new CBC Television show Over the Rainbow sets out to find a Dorothy to play the lead in Andrew Lloyd Weber’s version of The Wizard of Oz – premiering at Toronto’s Ed Mirvish Theatre, December 2012. Winnipeg’s audition stop will be held June 4th, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Fairmont. Can’t make it in person? No problem. Submit your audition tape online at Ticket to Oz. You can be apart of all of the experience as it happens - watch the drama unfold as Over the Rainbow launches September 2012. Over the Rainbow - Homewww.cbc.caOver the Rainbow. Home. Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of The Wizard of Oz is coming to Canada! The search for Dorothy begins this Fall on CBC.

Are you the next Dorothy? CBC Auditions for CBC show #overtherainbow held in Winnipeg on June 4 at Fairmont.

Sam Katz says now that water park proposal is dead @TheForks, why not build a park on the land instead, dedicated to Izzy Asper. Thoughts?

The list of elected officials who received free tickets to see the Winnipeg Jets is growing. City of Winnipeg Councillors Jeff Browaty and Paula Havixbeck admit they were given tickets by Canad Inns, while Coun. Brian Mayes also admits he didn't pay for two tickets he received from Mayor Sam Katz in January. Conflict questions about politicians receiving Jets tickets arose last week when it came to light that at least eight Manitoba MLAs had taken in free games, courtesy of tickets from private companies or Crown agencies. Crown corporations that receive Jets or Bombers tickets through a sponsorship agreement are encouraged to donate them to charities or community groups, or given them to employees as part of a "fairly-administered employee recognition policy." Some have argued however that tickets should be able to be used for "business purposes", to build relationships with customers and suppliers, while others don't think that politicians receiving free tickets is an issue, so long as they aren't paid for with tax dollars. In order to quell the controversy, the Manitoba government has established a new policy that forbids politicians from accepting any tickets to pro sports events. Do you agree with this? We encourage you to weigh in on this issue.

Earlier this year a report on educational performance showed that Manitoba ranked near the bottom of Canada's provinces. It wasn't the first dismal report card issued for the province's education system. In fact, independent assessments show over the last decade that Manitoba has been steadily sliding in educational performance, despite annual spending of more than 3.7 billion dollars. It has caused leaders in both education an business to cry that we are falling behind in the area most crucial to Manitoba's future. Is Manitoba failing to make the grade when it comes to the province's education system?

Does Manitoba fail to make the grade delivering the province's education system? MB ranks near bottom of Canada's list.

RT @CBCPaulPitura: Hundreds at the airport to welcome Sagkeeng's Finest

Tonight on CBC News Winnipeg at 5, 530 & 6. Rambo Roulette speaks of the horrifying night when he lost his friend Dillon Beaulieu in a storm that capsized their boat as it swept through Lake Manitoba on Monday. The search continues for Dillon, a resident of Sandy Bay First Nation.

RT @rgarriock: @CBCManitoba cleaning fish filleting shacks in Kenora. Afterwards, needed a bath in cologne!

RT @melvcbc: Canada's got talent winners Sagkeeng's Finest arrive home tonight. We will be live at the airport at 6.

RT @Sogreatami: @cbcmanitoba Ripping packaged gummie bears apart .

For unemployed Canadians, is there such a thing as a bad job? If so, what's the worst job you've ever had?

The Conservatives are signalling that they are preparing to get tough with unemployed Canadians who refuse jobs they consider below them or too far away. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says unemployed Canadians should be prepared to take just about any available job, telling reporters "There is no bad job. The only bad job is not having a job." Do you agree with Flaherty that there’s no such thing as a bad job? What's the worst job you've ever had?

check out this video of the Radisson falcon chicks hatchingThird Hatch at the Radissonwww.youtube.comOur third Radisson chick arrived at 0939h on the morning of May 12th

RT @MBenedictson: Manitoba will now have a standard, province wide report card for primary and secondary students #cbcmb...

Our Twitter news account is now @CBCManitobaNews. Follow us there for our online news feed and breaking news.

Your province is on fire. The RM of Piney is in a state of emergency, with people being evacuated from their homes. That's tonight on CBC News Winnipeg at 5, 530 & 6.Fire in Piney

Princess had a great Mother's Day weekend as all four of her eggs hatched safely. The first two hatched in the early morning hours on May 12th, the third at 9:39 a.m. the same day and the fourth at 5:07 p.m. on May 13th. As of their first on-camera feeding this morning, all four chicks look great - everyone had lots to eat courtesy of the proud papa, Ivy.

Coming up in 10 minutes on Up to Speed: City councillor Dan Vandal reacts to news that Canalta pulled the plug on their water park proposal.

Who will come out on top of this series? RT @CBCManitobaNews: Rangers, Devils set to rumble

There will be no water park at the corner of William Stephenson Way and Waterfront Drive in Winnipeg. In a letter to the City of Winnipeg, Canalta Hotels has withdrawn their proposal for a water park and hotel complex at The Forks. Coun. Justin Swandel, who supported the proposal, said he is "disappointed." "I think we could have got something done here that would have respected the site and would have been a great value to all Winnipeggers," he said. How do you feel about the water park proposal being pulled? To read Canalta's letter, visit our story online:

RT @MitchPeacock1: Here's my look at the NHL's Eastern Conference Final which starts tonight on CBC at 6:30 CSTcbcmb#

Do you follow us on Twitter? We've created a second Twitter account to separate our news feed from our programming information and events. Follow both accounts for the best and most complete information from CBC Manitoba. gives you the latest news from CBC Manitoba online. The feed is linked to our website, and the CBC News Winnipeg team will also tweet breaking news and stories. will tweet about local events, TV & radio programming information and contests, managed by the CBC Manitoba Communications team. - To follow the members of the CBC Manitoba online team, follow our CBC Manitoba Online list:

RT @CBCManitobaNews: Water park proposal is dead. Coun. Justin Swandel has called a news conference for 11:30 a.m.

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Deputy Mayor Justin Swandel is holding a news conference on the water park proposal at 11:30 a.m. today at City Hall.

RT @CBCPaulPitura: Falcon chicks have emerged!

Don't forget, we've changed our news feed to @CBCManitobaNews. Follow us there for news; keep an eye on this account for contests & events.

CBC Manitoba Falcon Camswww.cbc.caWatch pairs of endangered peregrine falcons nest in Manitoba.

RT @terrymacleod: How's this for a cake? Come today to the Manitoba Museum for a free slice. Free admission all day - this Manitoba Day! ...

Keep following this account for local events and TV & radio programming from the CBC MB Communications team. News is here: @CBCManitobaNews.

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RT @marjoriedowhos: Image a 125 seat patio here. It will soon become a reality at Rudy's in the Hydro building. #cbcmb

RT @SKKav: Bakema trial hears from officer who arrests Harvey-Zenk and asks him for a breathalyzer. H-Z said yes, talks to lawyer, then ...

The weather is warming up and new patios are opening all around Winnipeg. According to the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, more downtown Winnipeg restaurateurs want to open outdoor patios this summer. Three new applications were accepted this year, bringing the total downtown patio tally to over 30. Do you frequent downtown restaurants with patios? What is Winnipeg's best patio?

RT @CBCMeaghanK: Canadian Museum for Human Rights architect sends critical letter to city about waterpark proposal. #cbcmb

Quite the storm last night! Did the high winds cause damage to your property? Send us your photos.

What was Canada's ambassador to the USA doing back in his home province today? Unveiling his portrait at the Legislature. We'll give you a closer look, tonight on CBC News Winnipeg at 5, 530 & 6.Doer Drops In

Should prayers be removed from city council meetings? About 300 people have signed a petition delivered to city hall on Wednesday that calls on councillors to eliminate religious exercises at meetings. City hall officials say that the prayers during meeting agendas are non-denominational and councillors take turns at successive meetings to lead them.

Hurricane finally laid her fourth egg on Sunday so we are expecting the Brandon chicks to start hatching between June 5th and 10th. The Radisson chicks haven't arrived yet but we expect them at any time now!

Get ready to pay for your next photo shoot at Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park. The Assiniboine Park Conservancy, a non-profit organization that manages the park, says it will charge a $150 fee to anyone who wants formal pictures taken in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, the English Garden and the Assiniboine Park Conservatory. The new fee will help pay for park development and will make sure groups that want to be photographed there will have the spot they want, when they want it. Do you agree with Assiniboine Park charging a fee for photos? Are you a photographer, and are you worried the fee will deter clients from using the park for photos?

Find out how you can do to promote Aboriginal business, community and economic development by attending Vision Quest Conference & Trade Show from May 15 - 17, 2012. This year you’ll find an expanded trade show area offering free public admission. Other highlights include keynote speakers such as Olympic athlete Waneek-Horn-Miller and award-winning actor Eric Schweig. CBC Manitoba's Trevor Dineen will be co-hosting with Lisa Meeches on May 17th.Vision Quest Conference & Tradeshow 2012 - 30s Spotwww.youtube.comVision Quest is back by popular demand for a 16th year! This year's event will once again be held at The Winnipeg Convention Centre, where we will host over ...

You may not have been able to get Jets tickets but your elected officials and bureaucrats have been getting them for free. Our story tonight on CBC News Winnipeg at 5, 530 & 6.Jets Tickets for Politicians

What does it sound like when two musicians from different cultural backgrounds come together? You're about to find out. All month long CBC's Rendez-Vous series presents an series of exclusive, innovative audio and video encounters from Montreal's studio 12. Your Rendez-Vous begins tonight, with Indo-Canadian singer Kiran Ahluwalia and Quebec's Alexandre Désilets. CBC Radio 2 will broadcast their performance at 7:30 p.m., but you can also watch this and past episodes right now online at

The latest on a crash on Kapekun Lake in eastern Manitoba that took an 81-year-old pilot's life. Tonight on CBC News Winnipeg at 5, 530 & 6.Deadly Crash

Eleven environmental groups, including Greenpeace International, World Wildlife Fund and the David Suzuki Foundation, took out newspaper ads today to draw attention to proposed changes to environmental law contained in the government's latest budget implementation bill. The Black Out, Speak Out campaign calls on Canadians to raise their voices against proposed changes to environmental law — changes environmental groups say will "weaken environmental rules and silence the voices of those who seek to defend them," said John Bennett, executive director for Sierra Club Canada. Bill C-38 makes substantial changes to many Canadian laws, including many that affect the government's stand on the environment. Let us know what you think. Should the changes to environmental law be pulled out of the budget implementation bill?

Still hoping for a fourth egg in Brandon! And yes, we are working on the audio problem at the Radisson. Stay tuned to Radisson cam this week - eggs are only a week away from hatching!...http://www.cbc.ca/manitoba/features/falcon/ CBC Manitoba Falcon Camswww.cbc.caWatch pairs of endangered peregrine falcons nest in Manitoba.

He's one of a kind on the Winnipeg music scene, and you can dance to his groove tonight at Juss Jazz. Catch the salsa grooves with quinquagenarian Rodrigo Muñoz and Papa Mambo - CBC Manitobawww.cbc.caCBC Manitoba news, CBC Winnipeg news, weather and reviews from your favorite local CBC programs.

CAA Manitoba has released its list of the province's 10 worst roads, seven of which run through Winnipeg. The winner? St. James Street. More than 3,400 Manitobans voted in a four-week online campaign earlier this year, launched to raise awareness of the terrible condition of some roads in Manitoba. The full list is below- what do you think? St. James Street Highway 21 Marion Street Highway 10 Molson Street Trans-Canada Highway Route 90 McGillvary Boulevard Loudoun Road Empress Street

The penny's days are numbered in Canada as the Royal Canadian Mint will stop making the one-cent coin this morning. Join us as we livestream the ceremonial last minting of the penny at 11 a.m. this morning. The last penny struck today will be going to a museum but if it were up to you, who deserves to keep Canada's last penny?