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A minor train derailment is blocking traffic in the Polo Park area. Sargent was closed between Empress and Strathcona Streets following the incident. BNSF LINE reporting 4 cars derailed. A spokesperson from BNSF Railway said that four cars – two empty tank cars and two boxcars with lumber products – derailed, but didn’t tip over. The tracks can still be crossed at Ellice Avenue. Sargent Avenue has reopened to traffic in Winnipeg’s St. James neighbourhood,...

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) must decide whether a federal environmental assessment is required for the proposed City of Winnipeg Insect Control Branch and Heliport Relocation Project, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The recent rain and heat means the city has gone from one extreme to the other, and we should be expecting an increase in the flying pests soon. Winnipeggers can contribute to curbing the mosquito menace – while the...

Who doesn’t like root beer? How about a free one!? Cool down at A&W for the unbeatable price of $0.00, because Free Root Beer Day is back for 2019 and you can get a free root beer at all A&W locations on Saturday, July 20! No purchase necessary. Simply head into your nearest location and pick up a free cold glass of some of the best root beer in town. A&W root beer is made with natural cane sugar and all-natural flavours including anise, birch bark, licori...

Many great activities and family events are available in Winnipeg, which gives us even more opportunities to enjoy what our city has to offer. Let’s make some great memories! Everyone loves movies, but free outdoor movies – even better! Transcona Movie Nights: Movies to be shown at Transcona Centennial Square (135 Regent Avenue West). July 18 @ 9:45 p.m.: Captain Marvel July 25 @ 9:45 p.m.: Ralph Breaks the Internet August 1 @ 9:30 p.m.: Jurassic World Fal...

For the fifth time this year, the Canadian Food inspection agency has recalled a frozen food product over the fear of salmonella contamination. More than 70 people across Canada are infected by a foodborne illness. An investigation into an outbreak of foodborne illness has led to frozen fish. Shirakiku brand Frozen Fish Cakes are being recalled, including Manitoba. The improperly labeled fish cakes are being recalled due to undeclared egg, milk, shrimp, an...

Who likes to be stuck in traffic? I guess, no none, but that is what you have to deal with in a big city. There are certain streets and neighborhoods you know you always will be stuck in traffic, so, naturally, people try to plan their routes avoiding such roads. What can be worse than downtown traffic with all the cars and traffic lights, well… try downtown with all the electricity down? A city spokesperson said the outages affected traffic lights at 38 i...

The Winnipeg Gliding Club turns 60, the 60 years of a great adventure and happiness, thousands of amused customers and students. The doors were open on July 14th to the public from 11 am 'til 2 pm and serving burgers chips and drinks for $5. Discovery Flights were available at special event pricing of $125 for a 2000 ft. tow. Flights in the club’s brand new two-seater training gliders were also offered throughout the day. The main focus of the open house w...

Amazon Prime Day is underway, and the savings are flowing in all directions. There's so many products on sale during this 48-hour event that it's a bit hard to keep up on. We are hoping to help you out during Amazon's longest event to date by keeping all the best deals right here! We help you with some of the best deals: Amazon Products: Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote – $27.99 All-New Fire 7 Tablet (7″ display, 16 GB) – $49.99 Save up to 30% on Amaz...

Believe it or not, IHOP has been around for sixty years, and honestly, that makes them an American treasure worth celebrating. Tomorrow on their birthday, we'll be showing lots of love for the breakfast chain by throwing down on a short stack or two (or three). In fact, EVERYONE should be getting in on these birthday celebrations. From 7:00am to 7:00pm, get a short stack of their World Famous Buttermilk Pancakes for only $0.58. Winnipeg’s only IHOP is loca...

The summer is here and many great family events are available now and even more, coming to Manitoba. Naturally, people looking for new activities and the big and bright fair sounds like an amazing idea! This year was the Carman Country fair's 140th Anniversary, and as always the event was a huge hit! This fair has got it all, with rides, games, great food, vendors, a demolition derby, truck pull and the big hit, the parade! Among visitors were locals and t...

Every single person nowadays needs and uses the internet, so Wi-Fi in public places is a must-have. Free Wi-Fi is just amazing! The city announced an expansion to its Wi-Fi offerings Friday, which are in addition to more than 130 civic facilities offering Shaw Guest Wi-Fi. While the Shaw Guest sites have a data cap for non-Shaw customers, the new city sites offer free unlimited browsing with no data caps for both Winnipeggers and visitors to the city. WPG-...

The Mac And Cheese Festival Winnipeg. July 19th-21st at the CN stage outside at The Forks. Local chefs and foodies will come together to enjoy everything Mac and Cheese. They are competing for 3 prizes that add up to $5,000: $2,500 for the Most Creative Award, $1,500 for the People’s Choice Award and $1,000 for the Judge’s Choice Award. Judges choice, most Creative and people choice. We have some amazing judges: Deputy mayor Markus Chambers Chef Jeremy Sen...

A new place in town is always good, but a new restaurant is even better! Especially if we are talking about the famous Popeyes Lousiana Chicken, one of the most popular fast-food restaurants in North America. Now we have an announcement for the new Popeyes location east of Winnipeg on Regent at Crossroad Station. I just can’t wait to check out the new location and of course, get a taste of the famous chicken. Also part of the complex where Popeyes will be...

The summer is here and many great family events are available now and even more coming to Manitoba. Naturally, people looking for new activities, something different after the long winter, the family pool day sounds like an amazing idea! The city has recommended Canad Inns Polo Park as the site for Winnipeg’s new Water Park that was recently approved. The plan will include a 66,000 square foot water park that will be attached to Canad Inns Polo Park and is...

Winnipeg has been declared the Slurpee Capital of the World for 20 years in a row. Fellow Winnipeggers, everyone who loves Slurpee it is definitely time to celebrate!! Slurpee’s have been such a big part of Manitoba’s culture that last year, the City of Winnipeg designated a street with the honourary name of ‘Slurpee Way’. Food delivery service Uber Eats now offers deliveries from two 7-Eleven locations on their app and online, and yes, that includes Slurp...

Many great activities and family events are available in Winnipeg, which gives us even more opportunities to enjoy what our city has to offer. Let’s make some great memories! Everyone loves movies, the Downtown Drive-In is back for the second year in a row. The screening will take place at MPI’s cityplace parking lot (behind the MTS Centre) every Saturday in August. The screenings are FREE for people arriving on bikes, transit, or on foot. If you prefer to...

Share this wonderful time with your family and loved ones, enjoy the summer in our beautiful city and do not forget to create magic not only for your children but for everyone around you! KidsPalooza will take place at Shaw Park on August 10, 2019! Many great activities and family events are available in Winnipeg, which gives us even more opportunities to enjoy what our city has to offer. Let’s make some great memories! KidsPalooza will be an unforgettable...

A new restaurant in town is always good! Especially if we are talking about the new pizza place, everyone loves pizza. Osborne Village had a very successful Canada Day event. Moreover, since Assiniboine Park pretty much shut down at 7 PM on the big day, it left very few late night places to celebrate. The Forks did its job, of course, but Osborne felt like it was reaching a tipping point to being a busy, social and successful street once again. So now the...