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For almost 40 years now The Terry Fox Foundation has worked to achieve Terry`s vision, a world without Cancer. Canadians from all parts of the country gather together annually to help raise funds to fight cancer. Terry Fox Day brings people together for a good cause. This Terry Fox day the foundation will be celebrating the new Marathon of hope cancer network grant that consists of 150 million dollars in total granted to the organization over 5 years. The...

A new place in town is always good, but a new seafood supermarket is even better! The Seafood City Supermarket sign is now up at Garden City Shopping Centre. The iconic Filipino-focused grocer will open sometime this year. They are known for being the leading one-stop market, shopping, dining and retail hub that caters to the Asian/Filipino community. Recently, many new store and restaurant chains invading Winnipeg, such as Famous Dave’s, Five Guys, IHOP,...

Violence against women and young girls is a big problem in Canada. Unfortunately, statistic shows the increase in reports related to violence against women for the last decade. Manitoba had one of the highest rates of reported violence against girls and young women in 2017, according to a new Statistics Canada report. Our own Winnipeg is recorded as having the third-highest rate among Canadian cities, according to the report. Timothy Torres, 34, is a convi...

Over the last year, the number of thefts has increased by 300% and the management of the corporation has come up with a new plan to combat them. Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries plans to implement a new security plan that will include ID check. Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries president and CEO Peter Hak said that staff and clients should know that they are safe. Anyone who decides to commit theft will be found by the police as soon as possible. In addition, informa...

Most of the road accidents could be avoided by simply following the rules and driving regulations. Emergency Services personnel responded to the scene just before midnight. A motorcycle had crashed into the bridge's median and both the male driver and an adult female passenger were transported to the hospital. A 28-year-old woman has succumbed to her injuries following a motorcycle crash on the Midtown Bridge late Wednesday evening. The woman was listed in...

According to Winnipeg police, alcohol abuse might be the ‘most taxing and common issue’ cops face on a daily basis. The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) says alcohol has moved into the unenviable position as Canada’s worst substance. In its seventh year, Operation: Dry Water, The Life Saving Society of Manitoba and Manitoba RCMP are urging Manitobans to boat sober this August long weekend. A report released in 2018 by the Canadian Centre on Substanc...

This year Manitoba is experiencing the driest first half of the year in over a century. The amount of precipitation that Manitoba has experienced this year is over 60% less than our normal amounts. Now the heat warning was issued for Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg and much of the Red River Valley. Highs near 32 are expected today. Passage of a cold front will bring a return to more seasonal conditions on Monday, with daytime highs in the mid-twenties. O...

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! The first installment of Assiniboine Park’s Movies in the Park kicked off Friday, August 2, 2019. They were showing 2 movies: INCREDIBLES 2 and the late feature CAPTAIN MARVEL. Every Friday evening during the month of Augus...

Most of the road accidents could be avoided by simply following the rules and driving regulations. Speed limits zones are very important, for instance, school zone or construction sites, where speeding fines are nearly doubled. The accident occurred late Wednesday evening. Police tweeted just after midnight that the northbound lanes had been shut down. The Winnipeg Police Service says the motorcycle was involved in the accident. The passenger on the bike w...

August 1st the Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the City of Winnipeg. The warning included information about favourable conditions for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, damaging hail, and torrential rain. Several areas of Manitoba experienced severe weather. A number of severe storms swept through southern Manitoba Wednesday evening. Luckily for Winnipeggers, the...

The August Long weekend is coming and everyone is excited about the extra days off. But that also means that many stores and other businesses will be closed, to be able to let people go and enjoy the weekend. Terry Fox Day will take place on Monday, August 6, 2019. This weekend is also often referred to as August Long Weekend and the second last long weekend of the summer. Since it isn’t a statutory holiday, most places will remain open: Grocery stores wil...

Folklorama began in 1970 and has since grown into an annual two-week festival of global culture. Over 40 volunteer-run pavilions participate each year. They showcase unique cultures in venues throughout Winnipeg. Pavilions feature lively entertainment, cultural displays, warm hospitality, and authentic ethnic cuisine. Folklorama is the largest and longest-running multicultural festival in the world will run in Winnipeg from August 4 – 17, 2019! This is goi...

This summer is one of the hottest one for the last couple of years, naturally, people looking to cool off and new activities. So, a family pool day sounds like an amazing idea! Winnipeg residents are encouraged by the City to come in, cool off, and get a drink of water from city facilities this weekend, during their regular hours. Spray pads and wading pools will also provide relief this weekend. Also, a very important safety reminder: When using additiona...

This year Manitoba is experiencing the driest first half of the year in over a century. The amount of precipitation that Manitoba has experienced this year is over 60% less than our normal amounts. Now Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the City of Winnipeg, and much of southern Manitoba. As per Environment Canada: Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging...

The Icelandic Festival is coming to Manitoba!! The Festival was recently named one of the 40 Best Arts and Cultural Festivals in North America. Get ready for the August Long Weekend. The Icelandic Festival will run in Gimli, Manitoba from August 2 to 5, 2019. The 130th festival theme is “Take a Viking Voyage”. Gimli, MB is located just an hour north of Winnipeg and is a very popular summer destination. Please follow a link below for more information and ev...

The estimated hike in water-and-sewer tariffs by 4.7% was to increase the average household bill by $61 a year, but the executive police committee decided to postpone it. The City of Winnipeg uses a combined sewer system, which collects rainwater, snowmelt and wastewater from homes and businesses, all in the same pipe. It then takes it to the treatment plan and then releases it into the river. But when there’s heavy rainfall or snowmelts, the sewers are ov...

Everyone dreams of hitting a lottery jackpot, but not everyone even tries and buys lottery tickets. Life is full of surprises, not always good ones, but sometimes it's just your lucky day! A Winnipeg father and son, both named David Hunter, will share in a $2 million dollar lottery prize after the elder man descried to make good on a vow. The winning ticket was a free play redeemed at a lottery kiosk inside a Real Canadian Superstore on Portage Avenue, the...

Missing person cases involve people of any age who are lost or abducted, have run away or have mental health issues, among other things. Winnipeg police are now requesting help in locating Wesley, who was last seen in the Point Douglas area of Winnipeg on July 29, 2019. The man is described as Indigenous in appearance, around 5'6" tall with a skinny build, with short brown hair and a goatee. He was last seen wearing a black tank top that has red trim, blac...