Celestial Shows, Local Heroes, and Legacy | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Under dark Manitoba skies, the Perseid meteor shower dazzled viewers with up to 100 meteors an hour — a rare spectacle amplified by the new moon. Meanwhile, August 18th marked the historic 86th anniversary of the Thousand Islands Bridge’s dedication, symbolizing U.S.-Canada cooperation, and echoed with major media milestones. Locally, Winnipeg’s Julia Brown takes the helm as Executive Director of The Garry Theatre in Selkirk, set to reopen in late September with community-focused passion. And in a heartfelt gesture, the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority’s $5 Club donated to a…