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Winnipeg Regional Health Authority reported on the rate of syphilis growth among the population. According to the 2008-2011 statistics, the number of patients did not exceed a dozen per year. Since 2012, this number has started to grow. "From 2012 to 2017, statistics have risen to 13-140 cases per year," explained Dr. Pierre Plourde, medical officer. The medical specialist also noted the rapid rate of disease growth in the first half of 2018 (120-130 cases...

$4 million will be given to special Winnipeg groups that help women leave sex trade. This statement was made by the federal government on Wednesday, August 8. Ralph Goodale, Public Safety Minister, reported that the North End Women's Centre will receive this amount of money. New Moon Medicine Rising program will offer its help to consult women and to simplify their healing process. Jessica Pennock, a woman that appealed for support to the centre some tim...

The building of the Winnipeg’s second urban reservation on Portage Avenue began. On August 8, an official ceremony took place, where the leaders of Peguis First Nation shared some of the details of a new project. Peguis First Nation is located 190 km north of Winnipeg and has about 10,000 people, descendants of Ojibway and Cree. The urban reservation is a territory located in the municipality or nearby, which is set apart for the use of the First Nation. T...

A special weather statement was issued by Environment Canada on Wednesday. It contains information about air pollution due to the abnormally hot weather in the province. Residents of the southern part of Manitoba are at the maximum risk. Many fires caused by high temperatures led to the appearance of smoke over many cities. The statement informs that the situation will change for the better in a day or two. Some people can experience such health problems...

This week, the air temperature in Winnipeg will be higher than 30 degrees. According to some forecasts, this weather can last until October. Due to the abnormal heat, many public places equipped with air conditioners will be open to all visitors. We offer you a list of places where you can relax and get away from the heat: ·         Entertainment centers ·         Libraries ·         Indoor and outdoor swimming pools ·         Urban fountains City authorit...

Environment Canada warns all Manitoba residents of a high level of air pollution in the province. The situation is caused by numerous forest fires in Alberta and British Columbia. Ecologists warned that the smoke from fires should be waved during the day. Doctors strongly recommend children, middle-aged people, as well as all those who suffer from any respiratory and lung diseases to stay at home until the problem is solved. There can be several consequenc...

Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. reported on the fall in sales due to new taxes. Experts inform, that this situation will affect the rate of the Canadian dollar and will serve as a reason for a more serious drop in the value of shares. A recent social survey of farmers showed a negative trend to reduce purchases of new equipment due to high prices and unprofitable. According to the Canadian Association of Dealers, this recession is seasonal and does not ref...

According to local officials, the power was turned on Wednesday evening around 7:30 p.m. Emergency shutdown occurred on Monday. Due to a number of problems in St. Petersburg, Josaphat Selo-Villa basement, there was a short circuit. As a result of the breakdown, more than 100 people were left without electricity. Since most of the electrical appliances of the local population work from electricity, most food products have deteriorated. As a result of the sh...

Experts believe that because of a crop failure, the number of cattle in Manitoba can significantly decrease. Rapidly growing temperatures have led to a reduction in yields already twice. Many farmers near Winnipeg report a rapid reduction of meadows and low hay stocks, which are not enough to feed pets in the winter. Some farmers will have to sell about 35% of livestock. This will be enough for the remaining animals to have enough food. Last month, Manitob...

According to Manitoba officials, Bell MTS is installing a warning system throughout the province. After carrying out all the relevant work, the backup connection will work even in emergency situations. "Manitobans should be able to receive emergency messages in the event of natural disasters or emergencies," Premier Brian Pallister said on Tuesday. The official also noted that the new bilateral mobile connection system will work even in remote corners of t...

Thanks to the cooperation of mathematics from Canada and the United States, it was possible to develop a mathematical program that helped to understand the authorship of Beatles hit. The subject was "In My Life," from the greatest "Rubber Soul album". Paul McCartney and John Lennon argued about copyrights. The computer program analyzed all the songs written by both stars. The main purpose of the program was to search for the coincidence between the creativ...

The Valour FC Elite Girls’ team is selecting talented girls from 14 to 17 years to change ex Manitoba Blizzard team. "We want to give these girls the opportunity to develop and perform on a regular basis, not only at home competitions," said Rob Gale, Valour FC head coach. Many girls will be able to get a chance at a professional career. The new program differs significantly from the classical principles of sports teaching. Girls will get the maximum possi...

Brian Pallister and Rochelle Squires made a statement on Tuesday. They informed that $5.4 million was allocated to Green Team Programs. The money will support the work of a lot of public organizations, municipalities and parks in the province. The Premier told that they want to help the younger generation of Manitoba to make their contribution to the public life of the province. This money will help a lot of volunteer programs, which are primarily created...

As it became known, a terrible incident in the result of which one person received serious gunshot wounds took place on August 4. It happened near the crossroads of Roy Avenue and Cecil Street. A young man was shot. Paramedics arrived at the scene as soon as possible and took the guy to the hospital. On Saturday evening, 4 suspicious individuals were driving a SUV when they came across a guy that was cycling with his family. A 24-year-old man from the SUV...

Every year in August in Winnipeg there is a folklore festival - Folklorama, the largest and longest in the world among such festivals. Representatives of many countries and nationalities living in Winnipeg, present in their pavilions their songs, dances, handicrafts, souvenirs, as well as national dishes. Next summer Folklorama will celebrate its half a century anniversary. This summer 44 pavilions of the festival are offered for visiting to all people who...

On August 7 at about 7.40 pm there was a signal of a big fire in an apartment building on Sherbrook Street between Portage and Ellice Avenues. Winnipeg Fire Service commented on the situation and told that nobody was inside at the moment of fire. The representative of the fire service shared his impressions of what happened and reported that when the fire crew arrived they saw thick smoke coming from everywhere. Firefighters made the maximum effort to fig...

Most of southern Manitoba faces an unbearable heat this week. The mark of thermometers exceeds 30 degrees. Winnipeg opened the doors of public places for residents of the city to beat the heat together. As it became known, Friday and Saturday will be the peak of the heat. Such indicators were seen in the 30s of the last century for the last time. A lot of Winnipeg civic facilities will be open as cooling zones for people during operating hours. They can co...

A school teacher Jack Furrie who was 77 passed away on Friday, after Alonsa tornado completely destroyed his house. He was found dead in the yard near his house. Kelly Brown, the grandson of the deceased man, says that he blames bad cell service for everything, as his grandfather did not receive a warning about the approaching tornado on time. Kelly does not cease to talk that his grandfather was a very cheerful and kind person and his best friend. He jus...