Business' news

One year after breaking ground, Siloam Mission raised over $17M and is going to open a new shelter in 2020. Siloam CEO Jim Bell said that the opening is scheduled for the spring of 2020. "There is a bit of a paradox. We stand here today and we are excited about the fact that we have a new building that is being developed," he said. "The fact of the matter is we wish we were standing here saying that there's not a problem anymore, that we're shutting down,...

What are your plans for the weekend? We have three great options for you! Do you like going to the theatre, or listening to music, or celebrating holidays? All these become possible during the weekend of February 8-10! So, here are the best ideas: 1. Intimate Apparel This is the play that will make you think about a lot of things. The main character is an African American woman who works as a seamstress. She dreams of love, but she cannot choose between tw...

A building located on 360 Main St. was completely evacuated due to gas leaking. As we were told by a witness, an alarm triggers every day, at least several times a week. Usually, it’s described as drill, or system checking, or calibration. “I’ve heard a siren triggered today and decided to come out to the hall to see what’s happening. When I reached the hall on a ground floor, there is a hall connecting four nearby buildings, I’ve seen a white gas cloud by...

Last month Winnipeg Child and Family Services took the baby away from the woman at St. Boniface hospital. As it became known, the woman admitted using drugs and alcohol during the period of pregnancy. At the same time, she denied that she was under the influence of anything when she was brought to the hospital for the delivery. Shortly after the child’s detention, a lot of videos hit the social networks. The woman spoke negatively about the child-welfare s...

Madi Jopling said she found a small puppy on the doorstep on Monday evening. The puppy was in a box, it was wrapped in a jacket. The person who left the box with the puppy is unknown. “My family fosters dogs, so we do have a couple of dogs at a time at our house,” Jopling said. “I think the people who left this puppy knew that we have dogs, but that doesn’t make it right.” Jopling also said that the puppy was named Oliver and he is about one month old. Oli...

The notable Canadian calendar included many famous people from Canada, but women were not found there. Thereby, a Liberal member of Parliament, Ouellette, decided to apologize. "I was attempting to highlight notable people of Winnipeg. I am very sorry," he wrote on Facebook. "I will be getting another calendar ready tomorrow." This calendar was created to keep in touch with voters. People received it by mail. In the calendar, there are 12 famous people. Am...

The city obliged Carl Kucas to remove hazardous electrical conditions and stop using a camper trailer as a shelter on St. Mary's Road. In mid-January, the farmer decided to appeal that decision. However, the city rejected his appeal. Inspectorate found that Karl violates two city statutes. The inspection revealed that the farmer uses his camper trailer as a dwelling. This violates Neighbourhood Liveability bylaw No. 1/2008 – 3. According to the law, living...

Pollock's Hardware on Main Street was opened about 100 years ago – in 1922. However, it may not celebrate its 100th anniversary. Board of Pollock's informed that the business is no longer economically viable and the closure of the store is the only right decision. Co-op members will meet next week to take the final decision by voting. "Despite everyone's best efforts, the co-op has been struggling to pay its bills for a number of years. Anyone who attended...

Fellow Winnipeggers, everyone who loves and supports Blue Bombers, get your tickets early for the next game or for the whole season! Let us all come together and show our support for our city team. If you are not going to visit the game, let us plan a game night at home with friends and family! Winnipeg team signed international wide receiver Rasheed Bailey and re-signed pending free agent linebacker Kyrie Wilson. A 26-year-old Bailey spent time in the CFL...

With the return of the train to the city, the residents of Churchill couldn't stop rejoicing at the fact that life has come back to their native region and now they can go shopping in the south, or simply visit their friends and relatives. The train, traveling between Churchill and Winnipeg, suffered minor damage after hitting the truck, which was equipped with a boom, according to Via Rail. The crash occurred at Charleswood Road and Wilkes Avenue. Several...

A cannabis company from Winnipeg, Bonify has the sales license suspended by Health Canada. Starting October 17th marijuana is legal to grow, sell and to buy throughout Canada. It doesn’t matter if you are using it or not, cannabis is coming, it is already here and as of today, it is sold in your local stores and online. The federal agency barred Bonify Medical Cannabis from selling cannabis on Monday, February 4th due to safety and public health concerns....

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. Over 78% of all distracted drivers are distracted because they have been texting while driving. In 2018 that number is already much higher throughout Canada. Mani...

Everyone loves snow days and beautiful weather the winter brings. People take advantage of winter weather and having fun ice skating, sledding and, of course, winter fishing. A very creative Winnipeg family decided to make for their little hockey player, a BIG snow hockey player in their front yard. As you can see in the photo, the figure looks very real and quite a good size, he even got a hockey stick! Pictures and stories like this really show the value...

Winnipeg residents complain that Duraco Windows and Doors does not work since Christmas. Moreover, their calls remain unanswered. Nikki Thiessen made an order for 4 windows and a door at the end of the year. The order was paid. Now there is no connection with the company. "It's been torture, and I can only imagine what other people are going through as well. You know they've taken all of our money now for the job, but the job isn't done," said Nikki Thiess...

Two years ago, Irvine Fraser was killed. Last week, a jury convicted the murderer. This year, a Winnipeg Transit passenger, Kevin Sadowy, calls people to remember the driver and to bring valentines to their bus drivers in his honour. Sadowy also wants to make Valentine's Day Transit Driver Appreciation Day in the city. "We're looking for people to recognize drivers and do something kind for them. Whether it be giving them a valentine, giving them chocolate...

The veteran Canadian rocker returned to Winnipeg and called it his home. Even though the singer lived in California for many years, now he admitted that he was very happy to return to the city he used to live in. "December, 1962. The first known photo of The Squires. Neil, Alan Bates, and Ken Koblun rehearsing in drummer Jack Harper's house in Winnipeg," Neil Young Archives captioned his Instagram post. "Winnipeg, where playing in a band began for me, see...

The recent survey showed that most Winnipeg residents consider outdoor rinks rather obsolete. Do you agree? John Danakas, an executive at the University of Manitoba, said that for him outdoor rinks are not only waves of nostalgia. Outdoor rinks are very important for city residents. “I think a lot of us who grew up in Canada in that time would say that everything we needed to know in life, we learned on an outdoor hockey rink,” he said. “No parents around...

City council's public works committee decided to set aside six months for studying how electric bikes and scooters can be added to the city life. U.S. firm Lime intends to operate in Winnipeg. It already works in several Canadian cities, and now it is Winnipeg's turn. Clients of the company only need to download a specific app. With its help, they can find a scooter or a bike next to them any time of the day. A person can use a bike or a scooter for any tr...