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Animal shelters are full of animals that are just waiting for someone to take care of them and bring them to a place they can feel safe at and could call it home. Doggy daycares across Winnipeg are filling up fast, February and March is pretty much the peak season for daycare and boarding. But still, even after the winter is over, there are many pets waiting to be adopted and find a new home. Fosters and supplies are always needed to help support the anima...

Volunteers are really making a difference in helping those who are in need. We are talking homeless people, poor, sick, disabled, children without parents…, the list is endless, so each volunteer, each day and each hour they give and provide the service, really helps those people and the cities to stay cleaner and a better place to live in. Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud, the Executive director at 1JustCity talks about making new plastic bags out of old plastic...

Winnipeg authorities are predicting major flooding this spring along the Red River. The communities along the river banks know very well how dangerous floods could be. From the destruction power of moving water, that destroys houses and vehicles, to a deadly danger for people, who get caught by the stream. The biggest area of concern is the Red River and Highway 75, which leads from Winnipeg to the USA border. While some flooding may be inevitable, there a...

Flood water is a hazard to health and extremely dangerous when moving. Flooding can occur at any time of the year and can be due to many causes from heavy rainfall and blocked drains to burst water mains, tidal ingress and burst river banks. ... Whatever the cause, flood water presents a general hazard to health. Based on predictions, water levels in his town could rise to 2011 levels with a normal melt season – which harms local businesses if the highway...

Crime is on the rise throughout Canada and in Winnipeg in particular. Our city police dedicate a lot of manpower and recourses to fight crime, to locate and punish those responsible for criminal activity in Winnipeg. Winnipeg Police officers were called to the intersection of Portage Avenue and Spence Street at approximately 1 a.m. on Friday where they found an injured man. The unidentified male appeared injured after the attack or assault by another perso...

Just yesterday we got news about a floating water park big enough for 100 people is coming to Minnedosa Lake. The park is being developed by Calgary-based Splish Splash Water Park. And now another great news for water fun activities lovers in our city: a new indoor splash pad had just opened and people have until Saturday to check it out for free. I mean FREE ADMISSION, what can be better!? Thursday, March 28, 2019 members of the community celebrated the g...

Last year by the city`s authorities was announced a big number of road construction projects in Winnipeg. Most of such works were already finished, but some of the projects are still in progress in different areas of the city. New Year, new construction projects! Winnipeg is a great and constantly growing city. Our city authorities recognize a need for constant growth and development as the city`s population grows every year. The City of Winnipeg tabled it...

Now that pot can be purchased legally in a various online and offline store, many Canadians decided to try it for the first time for themselves or even get it as a gift for their friends and family members. A survey by Lift & Co. found that nearly 3 million Canadians plan to give the gift of cannabis this year. Of those, men are twice as likely as women to wrap up the pot as a present. According to the recent polls, 38 percent of Canadians use pot solely f...

A lot of accidents on the road happened because drivers are in a hurry and some are excessively speeding, distracted or simply intentionally do not follow the rules and regulations. Every year, about 421,000 people are injured in crashes that have involved a driver who was distracted in some way. On Wednesday, March 27th a crash happened that involved a transit bus and another vehicle. One person was taken to hospital following a collision between a van an...

Wild turkeys were first seen in Winnipeg last week. Turkey flocks were wandering in many city areas, including yards in River Heights, roadways in south St. Norbert and even a Starbucks parking lot. Photos and videos of wild turkeys continue to appear on social networks. So, they are still in the city and as it became known the birds are making their way to Osborne Village.   City authorities continue to recommend people not to get too close to wild birds...

Gender-neutral birth certificates can be allowed in Manitoba. Human rights hearing began on Monday and it is scheduled for four days in Winnipeg. After it, it will be decided whether gender-neutral birth certificates should be allowed in Manitoba. A person wearing a beautiful suit was at the hearing. T.A. is the person who does not identify as either male or female and uses the 'they' and 'them' pronouns. Despite the fact that they were wearing a male suit...

All Winnipeggers are waiting forward to visiting the most important sports event of the year. Besides attending Winnipeg Jets playoff games, thousands of city inhabitants will also visit the whiteout parties. However, this year they will not be free. True North Sports & Entertainment announced plans for the events and informed that tickets will cost $5 in 2019. In 2018 all street events were free. They attracted so many people that the city’s police could...

Another great event took place last Sunday in Winnipeg. Winnipeg’s boxing community gathered in an effort to send Manitoba’s best boxers to 2019`s national championships. On March 31st fifteen young fighters, aged 16 to 24, took part in exhibition matches at the Notre Dame Recreational Centre. Around 2 p.m. many supporters gathered to cheer and support the fighters and to contribute with donations to the fundraiser for the upcoming national championships....

Who doesn’t love game night!? A nice house party with friends and family playing together, food and games, but how about going out for a game night for a change! And how about a game night to support a good cause – even better! The Across the Board Game Café is holding an event on Monday night called Playing For Peace. Everyone is doing their part to promote inclusion and diversity, and now you can participate while playing your favorite board games with y...

The winter is over and it is time for skiers and snowboarders to pack away their gear. So many people look forward to springtime and the outdoors activities and family fun with a new season. But there is the last chance for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy the snow and take one last ride of the season! Manitoba’s Stony Mountain Ski Area gave customers a final opportunity to enjoy winter and challenge their skills. On Sunday, March 31st the event started, t...

John Scoles is glad to see the stolen guitar back to the music venue. Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club owner John Scoles informed that Fender 1957 Precision Reissue bass guitar was stolen last week. The man explained that somebody broke into the music venue and committed theft. He immediately made a post on Facebook and shared all the details of the incident. Moreover, he showed photos of the stolen guitar and asked all not indifferent people to help...

Xavier Kennedy is twenty and he had not the best life. He has been bumped around through foster families and government care. He was living on reserves and in urban communities. Finally, he found something that makes him happy – a piano. Now, Xavier wants to make his life a little better and dreams of a musical career. The young man said that he saw a piano for the first time inside the home of one of his foster parents when he was about nine years old. As...

A two-year-old girl has leukemia and heavy lifters decided to raise money to make her dream come true. A one-of-a-kind fundraiser was held in Winnipeg last weekend. Thanks to it, the family of the girl will go on a trip of a lifetime. Twenty-three deadlifters from across Manitoba raised more than $20,000. They donated the money to the Dream Factory and now little Maya Chernichan will have a Disney vacation. Maya’s family found out about her terrible diagno...