The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra has announced another positive year with a surplus of $32,207 for the 2017-2018 season. This surplus contributes to an overall accumulated surplus of $523,713. Terry Sargeant, Board President said, “The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s 70th season has provided many opportunities to celebrate the past history of the orchestra, enjoy excellent performances in…
Elton John Adds Winnipeg to Tour – October 4,5, 2019
Elton John, one of the most successful male solo artists of all time has added Winnipeg to his list of cities he plans to visit for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. He is coming to Winnipeg on October 4 and 5, 2019. The Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour kicked off to a sold-out crowd…
UPDATE – Missing Hunters Located Deceased
UPDATE – As previously reported on Manitoba Post, two missing hunters have been located, deceased, in a remote location in Lake Winnipeg south of Grand Rapids. Because of the remote area, it took some time to get to the hunters and confirm their identities. The men were found together and the deaths do not appear…
Police Arrest Man Who Dragged Police Officer
WINNIPEG – Police have finally caught the man who was driving a stolen truck on August 24 and proceeded to drag the police officer trying to arrest him, causing him to be taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries. 37 year old Ian Thomas Shupena was arrested on September 22 when police were…
Woman Assaulted on Osborne Street
WINNIPEG – On September 24, 2018 at around 7am a woman was assaulted on Osborne Street near Maplewood Avenue. She was walking in the eastbound lane when two men confronted her and knocked her to the ground. One of the men had a gun. They proceeded to try to take her backpack and when a…
Stolen Vehicle Leads to Arrest of Liquor Mart Robbery Suspects
WINNIPEG – At around 2am on September 24 police observed a vehicle driving in the area of St James and Notre Dame. A computer check quickly revealed that it was stolen and they called in additional support including K-9. They followed them to an address on Blake Street where 4 individuals including one youth were…
Southeast Manitoba Welcomes Wireless Coverage
High-speed wireless LTE coverage is finally making its way to southeast Manitoba. The provincial government announced that Bell MTS will build three new LTE-advanced cellular sites in the communities of Woodbridge, Zhoda, and Stuartburn, giving them wireless service for the first time. “Better, faster service not only helps protect Manitobans in times of emergency but…
Celebrate National Coaches Week
This is your chance to recognize a coach who has gone the extra mile for your children and thank them for the time and effort that they volunteer throughout the year. National Coaches Week is a week-long public awareness campaign that encourages Canadians to say thanks and celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on…
Great Manitoba Food Fight Winners
Joseph Chaeban and his Louis Lavender Ice Cream was the big winner this year at the 12th annual Great Manitoba Food Fight. Four winner were awarded prizes in the annual event that supports small and medium sized agri-processors in Manitoba. The Food Fight is sponsored by the Manitoba Government in Partnership with De Luca’s Specialty…
Color Fantastik Toy Recall
Health Canada has issued a recall on Siu & Sons Int’l Trading – Color Fantastik Assorted Rubber Animal Toys. The four assorted rubber animal toys are sold in a netted bag with item number 52221 and UPC 801362522212. The squeaker embedded in the bottom of the toy can easily be removed and is a choking…