{"podcast":{"title":"Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"winnipieg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7668474","podcast_index_feed_id":7668474,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/winnepieg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/winnepieg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1541,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Winnipeg News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Winnipeg with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From city developments to regional updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Winnipeg. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Winnipeg News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T20:17:59.735434+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winnipieg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7668474"},"episode":{"title":"Lucien Loiselle: Architect of Francophone Legacy | Winnipeg News","slug":"lucien-loiselle-architect-of-francophone-legacy-winnipeg-news","published_at":"2026-07-18T11:16:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winnipieg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7668474/lucien-loiselle-architect-of-francophone-legacy-winnipeg-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winnipieg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7668474","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/ff22741d22e79533","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/86697f82-2db3-4f80-ba6a-f419090766c3.mp3","summary":"Lucien Loiselle, a towering force in Manitoba’s francophone community, passed away at 85, leaving behind a legacy of cultural preservation and community leadership. As an educator and tireless advocate, he co-founded Folklorama’s French Canadian pavilion, led the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, and served for two decades as president of Folklore Canada International. His passion extended beyond institutions—he rallied his family, including three sons, ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, to champion French Canadian heritage. Even in retirement, he volunteered to organize his archives, embodying a lifelong vision for accessibility and pride. His impact was so profound that his community mobilized to save his wife’s life in the 60s. Lucien’s story is one of unwavering dedication, love, and enduring influence that continues to shape francophone identity in Manitoba. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ff22741d22e79533","meta_description":"Lucien Loiselle, a towering force in Manitoba’s francophone community, passed away at 85, leaving behind a legacy of cultural preservation and community l…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":102,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/winnipieg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7668474/episodes/lucien-loiselle-architect-of-francophone-legacy-winnipeg-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winnipieg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7668474/lucien-loiselle-architect-of-francophone-legacy-winnipeg-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}