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Joanne Roberts

About Joanne

Joanne Roberts is a Filipina-Canadian journalist based in Winnipeg. Many of her stories focus on arts and culture and human interest, some of which have been featured as topics of discussions in high schools and universities. She hosted the CBC series "Being Asian. Competing Truths" and directed the award-winning series "I Am."

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Winnipeg filmmaker celebrates theatrical release of feature-length film, The Burning Season
Winnipeg filmmaker celebrates theatrical release of feature-length film, The Burning Season

The Burning Season, a movie directed by Winnipeg filmmaker, Sean Garrity, is making its theatrical debut Friday in Winnipeg, Toronto, and Vancouver cinemas. Theatrical releases are still a rarity for...

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Tailor Made: Story of Winnipeg tailor's escape from Vietnam to Canada
Tailor Made: Story of Winnipeg tailor's escape from Vietnam to Canada

The man behind Tam Custom Tailor, a Winnipeg tailoring shop on Ellice Avenue that’s been in business for nearly 40 years, shares his incredible journey from escaping his home country and making his way...
'Show our support': Pro-Palestinian protesters at University of Manitoba inspired by other campus encampments
'Show our support': Pro-Palestinian protesters at University of Manitoba inspired by other campus encampments

A pro-Palestinian, student-led encampment on the grounds of the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg entered its second day Wednesday. Tents and pro-Palestinian signs began going up Tuesday, mirroring...
Mosquito season underway in Winnipeg, experts uncertain how bad it will get
Mosquito season underway in Winnipeg, experts uncertain how bad it will get

Mosquito season has arrived in Winnipeg, and while the City's larviciding program -- which targets mosquito larvae -- is underway, just how itchy will things get this season? Lincoln Poulin from Poulin's...
‘It’s super fun’: Flag football season kicks off in Winnipeg – the biggest one yet
‘It’s super fun’: Flag football season kicks off in Winnipeg – the biggest one yet

With time winding down on the clock and staring defeat in the face, quarterback Campbell Simpson launched one towards the end zone. And when Grayson Wiebe caught the ball and broke the goal line, it...
Hawaiian culture showcased at Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Hawaiian culture showcased at Manitoba Theatre for Young People

In Hawaiian, pa'akai means salt. It's food, medicine, and a treasured gift. A new, original play at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People, titled ‘The Pa’akai We Bring’, not only brings the pa'akai...
‘Timeless’ play exploring union of Métis, settler families debuts at Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
‘Timeless’ play exploring union of Métis, settler families debuts at Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre

The newest play to hit a Winnipeg stage explores how a Métis family navigates the blending of two families – their own and that of settlers. “The Comeback” – a comedic tale about family and...
Waverley West getting temporary fire station; permanent station still 2 years away
Waverley West getting temporary fire station; permanent station still 2 years away

A modular fire station is being built in a fast-growing suburb of southwest Winnipeg, a temporary solution until a permanent station can be built. Officials from all three levels of government picked...
Canadian filmmakers reflect on evolving industry, changing audiences
Canadian filmmakers reflect on evolving industry, changing audiences

Filmmakers have always needed to adapt to a changing landscape. And perhaps that’s truer now than ever before – from fast-developing technology to a lengthy pandemic that altered how movies are...