Sharing the stories of Virden: Communities in Focus

Communities in Focus is a community news bureau project that introduces us to intriguing people andstories from across Manitoba. This September, CBC Manitoba took Communities in Focus to Virden, a town inWestman. Over the course of a week, journalists Nadia Kidwai and Josh Crabbhelped produce radio,digital and TV stories about this growing community. Here are a selection of stories from Communities in Focus: Virden.

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• Virden woman wants to help farmers get mental health support from those who know ag sector. Read more.
• With other rural ERs closed, people drive to Virden, pushing staff to their limit: nurse. Read more.
• Proposed gun legislation could have 'severe impacts on people's livelihoods,' Manitoba business owner says. Read now.
• Canteen worker serves up meals, guidance to Virden students after nearby First Nation gave her a home. Read now.
• Virden, Man., sees a post-oil future down the line, but leaders aren't worried yet. Read now.
• Manitoba couple lead hectic lives of juggling other jobs with farming because 'there's a passion there'. Read more.

• Virden eyes airport upgrades to help attract new business. Read more.

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The Costume Closet makes Virden, Man., the place to rent a costume

1 year ago

Duration 2:49

Closing rural ERs causes strain on Virden hospital

1 year ago

Duration 2:32

Virden's Aud Theatre still getting rave reviews after 111 years

1 year ago

Duration 5:54

Virden, Man., sees a post-oil future down the line

1 year ago

Duration 2:27

Early mornings, late nights: Manitoba couple juggles full-time jobs and farming

1 year ago

Duration 3:19

Wellness program helps farmers dealing with mental health issues

12 months ago

Duration 2:33

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