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CBC
3 days ago
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Here are organizations offering free activities for wildfire evacuees in Winnipeg
Amid uncertainty around how long people will be displaced by wildfires in Manitoba, some organizations in Winnipeg are offering free entertainment for evacuees. That's good news for some trying to find ways to pass time while they're out of their homes, like Maximus Ross, an evacuee from Pimicikamak Cree Nation who's been in Winnipeg, about 530 kilometres south of his home community, for over a week. "All we do is stand around here when there's nothing to do," said Ross. "I just sleep, go on my phone." Kevin Hunter, a vice-president with the YMCA of Winnipeg, said his organization is among those trying to help give evacuees something to do in the city. The YMCA is offering free admission for evacuees at its four Winnipeg community hubs. Those locations include pools, recreation facilities, fitness areas and gymnasiums for all ages. Hours of operation and other information for those locations can be found here. "[We] hope we can help as many people as we can," said Hunter. If possible, those going to the YMCA should bring photo identification with them, he said, but "we understand that things are happening fast, so if that's not available that's OK." A Red Cross registration card or other form of identification could be used as well. Hunter said the YMCA is also working with other community groups to receive donations of things like swimsuits and towels that evacuees can use on-site. He added that residents can drop off donations of essential supplies at the YMCA community hubs. As of Thursday, more than 18,000 evacuees have registered with the Red Cross, the province said in a fire bulletin earlier this week, with 28 active wildfires burning in the province as of Friday. The province also said as of Friday, eligible evacuees can apply for support through its wildfire incidental support program. To qualify, evacuees must be permanent Manitoba residents, have a primary residence in a community or First Nation with a mandatory evacuation, and be registered with the Canadian Red Cross, which can be done online or by calling 1-800-863-6582 (toll-free) between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Manitobans evacuated under a mandatory order are eligible to receive $34 per day for everyone age 13 and older and $27 per day for children 12 and under. More information about the support program can be found on the province's website. The Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq is also opening its doors to offer evacuees "a little bit of a reprieve and some creative inspiration … [and the opportunity] to get out and think about anything else," said Katryna Barske, public relations officer with the gallery. Barske said identification is not required, and those coming to the downtown gallery can simply tell the front desk they are an evacuee to get free admission. That offer will stand indefinitely, Barske added. The gallery, located at 300 Memorial Blvd., is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is also offering free admission for evacuees. Visitors should bring proof of address and alert the box office on arrival. The museum, at 85 Israel Asper Way at The Forks, is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Assiniboine Park and Zoo also donated several passes for evacuated families, but the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs said in a social media post all of those passes have been claimed. It said if more passes become available, it will post that information. WATCH | Winnipeg organizations offer free admission for evacuees: Winnipeg venues offer up free entertainment for wildfire evacuees. 18 hours ago Duration 1:39 As days turn into weeks for some wildfire evacuees in Manitoba, boredom is starting to creep in. People could be displaced for weeks or months to come, so some organizations in Winnipeg are offering up free entertainment in a display of hospitality for the evacuees from northern Manitoba. Manitoba 211 by calling 211 from anywhere in Manitoba or email 211mb@
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Wendy Williams's life went off the rails after discovering ex-husband fathered a love child says producer
Wendy Williams's former talk show producer has claimed the host's life began to derail when she found out her now ex-husband had allegedly fathered a child with another woman. News broke in August 2019 that Kevin Hunter, 52, had allegedly impregnated his mistress - despite being married to the beloved television presenter, 60. Wendy had been married to Kevin for 21 years, with the couple eventually divorcing in 2020. Yazmin Ramos, who served as a senior producer on the show, recalled how Wendy was never the same after she learned Kevin allegedly had got another woman pregnant, and her talk show was eventually canceled in 2022 due to her ongoing absences and health issues. Speaking in the upcoming Investigation Discovery documentary Trapped: What is Happening to Wendy Williams, Yazmin claimed Kevin's infidelity began 'eating her up alive.' She began: 'Wendy and Kevin were a power couple. They were able to accomplish a lot of big goals, and they made history. I got to watch their relationship when it was really good, and I also got to see their relationship when it wasn't good. 'Being at The Wendy Show as a producer and seeing her endure life situations that were very difficult for her to face was really hard. 'Despite some of the life situations that she was dealing with, that she may not have wanted to deal with, she was still able to come and show up for the show. 'I was able to see some days behind the scenes that Wendy was dealing with a lot. 'That was very difficult for Wendy because Wendy was in love with her partner and seeing her face that… it was hard for me to know what she was going through.' Referring to the moment when news emerged about Kevin's alleged cheating, Yazmin said that Wendy struggled to cope. She continued: 'Once the world found out that Kevin had another woman pregnant, the show from there was not the same because Wendy was not the same. 'I know that whenever someone is dealing with something that's very difficult, they usually go towards coping mechanisms and however way they can cope they cope. 'Not only did I love Wendy as being my boss, but I love Wendy as a person and I knew she was dealing with a lot of tough stuff at the time. 'During the middle of the season, things just were not as great for her. 'Wendy was able to disconnect and not pay attention as much to what might have been going on, but the minute that she could not hide it anymore, and everyone knew, and she couldn't say anything to justify it, I could tell that it was starting to eat her up alive.' Wendy took a prolonged absence from her talk show at the end of 2018 and through the start of 2019, at the time claiming it was for medical reasons. After serving Kevin with marriage dissolution documents in 2019, sources told that Wendy gave her husband 48 hours to vacate his belongings from their New Jersey mansion. Photos were also obtained at that time of Sharina Hudson's gold matte Ferrari Portofino, a gift from Kevin, being loaded onto the bed of a tow truck. Kevin has not publicly acknowledged his alleged affairs nor has he commented on if he fathered a child outside of wedlock. Wendy claimed she first found out the producer had allegedly been unfaithful while she was pregnant with their son Kevin Jr., now 24. The upcoming ID documentary is set to delve into the #FreeWendy movement and the current push by Wendy's fans and loved ones to have her released from the guardianship she has been under since 2022. The TV personality has been residing at an assisted living facility in the state of New York after being placed under the guardianship of Sabrina Morrissey three years ago.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Wendy Williams producer pinpoints the moment the troubled host's life derailed: 'It was eating her up alive'
Wendy Williams ' former talk show producer has claimed the host's life began to derail when she found out her now ex-husband had allegedly fathered a child with another woman. News broke in August 2019 that Kevin Hunter, 52, had allegedly impregnated his mistress - despite being married to the beloved television presenter, 60. Wendy had been married to Kevin for 21 years, with the couple eventually divorcing in 2020. Yazmin Ramos, who served as a senior producer on the show, recalled how Wendy was never the same after she learned Kevin allegedly had got another woman pregnant, and her talk show was eventually canceled in 2022 due to her ongoing absences and health issues. Speaking in the upcoming Investigation Discovery documentary Trapped: What is Happening to Wendy Williams, Yazmin claimed Kevin's infidelity began 'eating her up alive.' She began: 'Wendy and Kevin were a power couple. They were able to accomplish a lot of big goals, and they made history. I got to watch their relationship when it was really good, and I also got to see their relationship when it wasn't good. 'Being at The Wendy Show as a producer and seeing her endure life situations that were very difficult for her to face was really hard. 'Despite some of the life situations that she was dealing with, that she may not have wanted to deal with, she was still able to come and show up for the show. 'I was able to see some days behind the scenes that Wendy was dealing with a lot. 'That was very difficult for Wendy because Wendy was in love with her partner and seeing her face that… it was hard for me to know what she was going through.' Referring to the moment when news emerged about Kevin's alleged cheating, Yazmin said that Wendy struggled to cope. She continued: 'Once the world found out that Kevin had another woman pregnant, the show from there was not the same because Wendy was not the same. 'I know that whenever someone is dealing with something that's very difficult, they usually go towards coping mechanisms and however way they can cope they cope. 'Not only did I love Wendy as being my boss, but I love Wendy as a person and I knew she was dealing with a lot of tough stuff at the time. 'During the middle of the season, things just were not as great for her. 'Wendy was able to disconnect and not pay attention as much to what might have been going on, but the minute that she could not hide it anymore, and everyone knew, and she couldn't say anything to justify it, I could tell that it was starting to eat her up alive.' Wendy took a prolonged absence from her talk show at the end of 2018 and through the start of 2019, at the time claiming it was for medical reasons. After serving Kevin with marriage dissolution documents in 2019, sources told that Wendy gave her husband 48 hours to vacate his belongings from their New Jersey mansion. Photos were also obtained at that time of Sharina Hudson's gold matte Ferrari Portofino, a gift from Kevin, being loaded onto the bed of a tow truck. Kevin has not publicly acknowledged his alleged affairs nor has he commented on if he fathered a child outside of wedlock. Wendy claimed she first found out the producer had allegedly been unfaithful while she was pregnant with their son Kevin Jr., now 24. The upcoming ID documentary is set to delve into the #FreeWendy movement and the current push by Wendy's fans and loved ones to have her released from the guardianship she has been under since 2022. The TV personality has been residing at an assisted living facility in the state of New York after being placed under the guardianship of Sabrina Morrissey three years ago.
Daily Mail
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Wendy Williams opens up on 'horrific situation' in Mother's Day message amid guardianship drama
Wendy Williams got heads scratching after posting a cryptic Mother's Day message about her 'horrific situation' on social media on Saturday. The TV personality, 60, has been residing at an assisted living facility in the state of New York after being placed under the guardianship of Sabrina Morrissey in 2022 amid her ongoing battle with dementia. Wendy raised eyebrows as she failed to mention her son Kevin Jr, 24, in a post that read: 'HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY TO ALL MOMS. We'd also like to take this time to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you who have gotten behind exposing this horrific situation.' The post continued: 'Every prayer, every like, every comment, every video, every signature on our petitions, WENDY THANKS YOU!!!' The message concluded with, 'We ask for your continued alliance as we continue to push forward with actions. Updates coming soon!!' Wendy is mom to son Kevin Jr., 24, whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Hunter. The pair were married from 1999 until their split in 2019 when he fathered a baby with a mistress. Their divorce was finalized the following year. Kevin Jr. was previously accused of mishandling his mother's money and taking a large amount from her bank account in 2022. Wendy's funds were later frozen and court filings gave an explanation for the bank taking that step, according to People. 'Wells Fargo has strong reason to believe that [Williams] is the victim of undue influence and financial exploitation.' The bank also made the decision due to 'reports of the financial advisor, who has recently witnessed telltale signs of exploitation, including [Williams]'s own expressed apprehensions' and 'other independent third parties who know [Williams] well and share these concerns.' The 24-year-old later denied the allegations in the Lifetime documentary Where Is Wendy Williams? A few months earlier in March of this year, it was revealed that the former talk show host has forgiven her son following the financial drama. The star's health care advocate, Ginalisa Monterroso, informed People at the time: 'What the misconception is, what people have to understand is that Wendy told the world now that this happened three years ago. 'So that's something that they were able to get through. That will always be her son, unconditional love. She continued: 'And that's pretty much, it was big news to everybody. But again, this happened three years ago.' Williams was last spotted out in public on April 11 as she joined pals at Fresco by Scotto in NYC. In photos taken at the time, the former talk show host held a big grin on her face as she enjoyed dessert with niece Alex Finnie, Baruch Shemtov and Rosanna Scotto. One day earlier, Wendy had also left her assisted living facility - which she has compared to a 'prison' - to have dinner with Don Lemon in the Big Apple. It came just one day after the star's guardian reportedly denied Wendy from having dinner with her niece and new lawyer. Wendy was placed under the guardianship of Sabrina Morrissey in 2022 - and last year in November she claimed that Williams was 'permanently incapacitated' by her dementia battle. Back in 2023, the star was diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. When Dom Lemon brought up her guardian's allegations, Wendy said, 'I don't know how much I can talk without being punished.' She later added, 'I'm not in a good position. My life is screwed up. You know, this guardian mess is - please, look, I am isolated. I feel like I'm in prison. I feel like, you know, they're trying to control me and everything that I do.' Also in April, Sabrina Morrissey reportedly refused to allow Wendy to leave the assisted living facility called Coterie to have dinner with her niece and new attorney Joe Tacopina. The star has hired Tacopina - who recently represented A$AP Rocky - to help secure her freedom from her three-year conservatorship. A #FreeWendy movement has since begun and in early April, Williams was seen banging on her window from inside the facility as supporters rallied for her below on the street. In March, it was revealed that Wendy was obtaining a new legal team in a bold move to break free from the guardianship. Ginalisa Monterroso, the CEO and founder of Connect Care Advisory Group, also informed to Page Six the importance of Williams obtaining a new legal team in order to get out of the conservatorship. 'She's just stuck in what she calls a luxury been no plan put in place for her, no paperwork, no hearings. There was no strategy or help lined up for her at all.' Attorneys for Morrissey had sent a letter to and stated that the drama surrounding the guardianship is 'untrue, inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading.' Her attorneys further said in the letter that 'contrary to many media reports, Morrissey, as guardian, did not declare Wendy Williams to be legally incapacitated' - since a guardian does not have the power to do so. Wendy also called into Good Day New York to explain that she passed a psychiatric evaluation with 'flying colors.' She later gave details about the living facility she is staying at and said, 'And you know, I'm on the fifth floor. It's called the memory unit. This is a floor, you know, you don't remember anything. Like really? 'And as far as me being able to go outside, I'm not allowed. You know, I have to stay in this building,' she continued, and added she needs to be 'permitted' in order to go to the gym that is located on the third floor.' Wendy then emotionally stated that her money is 'up in the air' before saying, 'This is my life.' Towards the end of the interview, she shared that leaving her guardianship is 'the number one most important thing.'
Daily Mail
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Wendy Williams posts cryptic Mother's Day message about 'horrific situation' amid guardianship drama
Wendy Williams posted a cryptic message ahead of Mother's Day as she briefly opened up about the 'horrific situation' amid her ongoing guardianship drama. The TV personality, 60 - who was last seen making a public appearance in April - has been residing at an assisted living facility in the state of New York after being placed under the guardianship of Sabrina Morrissey in 2022. Williams is mom to son Kevin Jr., 24, whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Hunter. The pair were married from 1999 until their split in 2019 when he fathered a baby with a mistress. Their divorce was finalized the following year. It is not known if Wendy herself wrote the post - which notably did not include a shout out to her only child. 'HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY TO ALL MOMS. We'd also like to take this time to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you who have gotten behind exposing this horrific situation,' the caption read. 'Every prayer, every like, every comment, every video, every signature on our petitions, WENDY THANKS YOU!!!' 'HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY TO ALL MOMS. We'd also like to take this time to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you who have gotten behind exposing this horrific situation,' the caption read The message concluded with, 'We ask for your continued alliance as we continue to push forward with actions. Updates coming soon!!' A floral animation was also included in the star's latest post while 'Happy Mother's Day From Wendy' popped up. Kevin Jr. was previously embroiled in claims that he mishandled his mother's money and took a large amount from her bank account in 2022. Wendy's funds were later frozen and court filings gave an explanation for the bank taking that step, according to People. 'Wells Fargo has strong reason to believe that [Williams] is the victim of undue influence and financial exploitation.' The bank also made the decision due to 'reports of the financial advisor, who has recently witnessed telltale signs of exploitation, including [Williams]'s own expressed apprehensions' and 'other independent third parties who know [Williams] well and share these concerns.' The 24-year-old later denied the allegations in the Lifetime documentary Where Is Wendy Williams? A few months earlier in March of this year, it was revealed that the former talk show host has forgiven her son following the financial drama. The star's health care advocate, Ginalisa Monterroso, informed People at the time: 'What the misconception is, what people have to understand is that Wendy told the world now that this happened three years ago. 'So that's something that they were able to get through. That will always be her son, unconditional love. 'And that's pretty much, it was big news to everybody. But again, this happened three years ago,' she continued. It seems the pair have put the past behind them as Williams and Kevin Jr. reunited back in February to celebrate her dad's 94th birthday. Kevin had uploaded an Instagram photo as he posed alongside his mon Wendy and her father Thomas as they flashed smiles towards the camera. He had written, 'Happy I could make this happen for you Papa.. I said by any means and I kept my word.' Beforehand, Williams had expressed her worry that she would not be able to leave the assisted living facility to be with her dad on his birthday. Monterroso told the outlet, 'He was there. And that's the last part. But I do know that she continued to communicate with him. And that's her honey bunny.' Williams was last spotted out in public on April 11 as she joined pals at Fresco by Scotto in NYC. In photos taken at the time, the former talk show host held a big grin on her face as she enjoyed dessert with niece Alex Finnie, Baruch Shemtov and Rosanna Scotto. One day earlier, Wendy had also left her assisted living facility - which she has compared to a 'prison' - to have dinner with Don Lemon in the Big Apple. She had also been accompanied by niece Alex and the former CNN host's husband Tim Malone. It came just one day after the star's guardian reportedly denied Williams from having dinner with her niece and new lawyer. Wendy seems to have a close friendship with Lemon, and notably appeared on his podcast The Don Lemon Show earlier this year. At the time, she expressed: 'My life is ridiculous. I've been with this guardian person for three years. For three years of my life... I'm isolated. I feel like I'm in prison. I can't go out. All I can do is look at the window.' Lemon then questioned the star if she was 'incapacitated' and in response, Williams simply said, 'Hell f***ing no.' Wendy was placed under the guardianship of Sabrina Morrissey in 2022 - and last year in November she claimed that Williams was 'permanently incapacitated' by her dementia battle. Back in 2023, the TV personality was diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. When Lemon brought up her guardian's allegations, Wendy said, 'I don't know how much I can talk without being punished.' She later added, 'I'm not in a good position. My life is screwed up. You know, this guardian mess is - please, look, I am isolated. I feel like I'm in prison. I feel like, you know, they're trying to control me and everything that I do.' Also in April, Morrissey reportedly refused to allow Wendy to leave the assisted living facility called Coterie to have dinner with her niece and new attorney Joe Tacopina. The star hired Tacopina - who recently represented A$AP Rocky - to help secure her freedom from her three-year conservatorship. A #FreeWendy movement has since begun and in early April, Williams was seen banging on her window from inside the facility as supporters rallied for her below on the street. However, Morrissey told People that Wendy is refusing to undergo certain medical tests - a MRI brain scan and neuropsychological assessment - as she aims to get out of the guardianship. Sabrina stated, 'Medical testing, including an MRI brain scan and neuropsychological assessment, had been scheduled for Ms. Williams.' The appointment was set for March 21 - but the star did not go. 'The Court directed that the testing be completed in March. Ms. Williams has declined to participate in the testing to date and therefore, the testing was not completed.' She added, 'The parties are not able to address the concerns that have been expressed to the media without the testing. Once Ms. Williams undergoes the testing and a full evaluation, the results will inform the next steps for Ms. Williams' care.' However in response, Wendy also told the outlet: 'I don't know anything about that.' She then added 'bulls***' and said, 'I am open to what I am open to and I can't talk about it right now.' In March, it was revealed that Wendy was obtaining a new legal team in a bold move to break free from the guardianship. Ginalisa Monterroso, the CEO and founder of Connect Care Advisory Group, also informed to Page Six the importance of Williams obtaining a new legal team in order to get out of the conservatorship. 'She's just stuck in what she calls a luxury been no plan put in place for her, no paperwork, no hearings. There was no strategy or help lined up for her at all.' Ginalisa explained that she talks to the star almost daily and has also sent a letter to Adult Protective Services in New York. She also told the outlet, 'A doctor in Florida first examined her in 2019 and his diagnosis was alcohol-related dementia. 'She's also had serious thyroid issues since her 30s and there's such a thing as thyroid-related dementia. She also has Graves disease which is why her eyes sometimes bulge.' Monterroso continued, 'Whatever it is, a guardianship is supposed to be for someone who doesn't know to put on a coat in winter or doesn't remember to pay bills or wanders out and doesn't know where they are. 'That's not Wendy. So then why put an alcoholic in a memory care unit and throw away the key?' In mid-March, her assisted living facility called the NYPD when Wendy left to grab dinner with her niece. Days later, she defiantly stepped out for dinner once again in NYC. Attorneys for Morrissey had sent a letter to and stated that the drama surrounding the guardianship is 'untrue, inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading.' Her attorneys further said in the letter that 'contrary to many media reports, Morrissey, as guardian, did not declare Wendy Williams to be legally incapacitated' - since a guardian does not have the power to do so. Wendy also called into Good Day New York to explain that she passed a psychiatric evaluation with 'flying colors.' She later gave details about the living facility she is staying at and said, 'And you know, I'm on the fifth floor. It's called the memory unit. This is a floor, you know, you don't remember anything. Like really? 'And as far as me being able to go outside, I'm not allowed. You know, I have to stay in this building,' she continued, and added she needs to be 'permitted' in order to go to the gym that is located on the third floor.' Wendy then emotionally stated that her money is 'up in the air' before saying, 'This is my life.' Towards the end of the interview, she shared that leaving her guardianship is 'the number one most important thing.'
