CBC Manitoba is establishing a 15-member community advisory board to add context and perspective to its coverage, reflecting the province's diverse communities. The board, which will not have editorial control, aims to deepen the public broadcaster's connection with Manitobans. Members will serve two-year terms, meet bi-monthly, and receive an honorarium. The initiative follows similar models by global newsrooms like BBC and NPR. CBC Manitoba invites public applications for the board, seeking to represent the province's diversity.

Susan Thompson, former mayor of Winnipeg and previous owner of Birt Saddlery, and Miriam Delos Santos, owner of Hello Darling Co., share their experiences as female entrepreneurs. Thompson recounts how a surge in cowboy boot sales, spurred by John Travolta's film 'Urban Cowboy,' saved her family business during an economic downturn. Delos Santos, daughter of immigrant parents and a young entrepreneur, discusses the importance of networking and community support for women in business. Both emphasize the value of perseverance, especially during the pandemic, and celebrate their achievements, including Delos Santos' feature in Vanity Fair.

CBC Manitoba is sponsoring the Winnipeg Pride Festival and encourages participation in the Pride Parade, highlighting the importance of self-expression and support for the LGBTQ community. The article offers five ways to celebrate individuality, including being true to oneself, finding and expressing one's passions, dressing expressively, speaking one's mind, and embracing love. It features stories from individuals like Janelle Campagne and Peetanacoot Nenakawekapo, advice from drag performer Satina Loren, and mentions Kelly O'Leary-Woodford's creative hair art and Jay Heinrichs's book on rhetoric.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the sovereign internet bill into law, set to be effective from November 1, amidst concerns and criticisms. The law aims to give the government more control over the internet, potentially isolating Russia's internet in crisis situations. It is seen as an escalation in censorship, with previous online freedoms being curtailed through various laws. The law's technical feasibility and political implications are questioned, as it may face resistance from both the Russian populace and international tech companies. The majority of Russians oppose the law, and it may incite the protests it seeks to suppress.

CBC London is hosting a holiday activity calendar where participants can win a CBC holiday prize pack. The winner will be drawn on December 27, 2017. Participants need to bookmark the web page, engage with the daily activity, fill in the entry form, and share their experiences on social media with the hashtag #CBCSOTSONT to enter the contest.

Chef Nick Graumann from Nick's on Broadway demonstrated how to prepare a beet salad with honey-toasted seeds and peach and poppy seed dressing at the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ's farmers market. The event was part of CBC Cooks Local, a series where chefs teach meal preparation using local ingredients. CBC Manitoba's Nadia Kidwai, host of the Weekend Morning Show, was the lead taste tester.

Executive Chef Tim Palmer from VG Restaurant at the Fairmont Winnipeg conducted a cooking demonstration at the Downtown Farmers' Market, teaching attendees how to prepare Manitoba Boar Belly Bao Buns using local ingredients. The event is part of a series of demonstrations held every Thursday in August, where downtown chefs create new recipes with Manitoba's harvest. The demonstrations are live-streamed and feature dishes like the boar buns and a farmers market beet salad.

Chef Nick Paquin from Smith Restaurant conducted a live cooking demonstration at the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Farmers' Market, creating a Beet Bruschetta inspired by local Manitoba produce. The recipe featured beets and cucumber with dill, a deviation from traditional bruschetta ingredients. The event also included performances by local singer Renee Lamoureux and CBC Radio One's Trevor Dineen. The Music for Lunch series will continue with a performance by Winnipeg band Naysa and a cooking demonstration by Wayne Aastrom from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's kitchen.