WINNIPEG, MB. – The Winnipeg Outreach Network (WON) is launching a new Guide that will provide a resource for street-involved youth and adults. The Winnipeg Street Guide will address multiple issues that affect street entrenched youths in our community. and is made up of 18 service providers and support agencies. Kelly Holmes, executive director of…
WSO Features Cirque de la Symphonie
WINNIPEG, MB. – What better way to spend an evening than to watch the graceful acrobats of the Cirque de la Symphony combined with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Get dressed up in your best formal wear or even better, your Opulent Cirque – the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) hosts its 70th Anniversary Gala next Thursday,…
WSO Presents The Wizard of Oz
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra will perform some of the most unforgettable songs from the Wizard of Oz April 21 and 22 at the Centennial Concert Hall. With a rare opportunity to experience one of the most iconic films of all time, the WSO will be performing the score live in the closing…
Create a Bug and Win
WINNIPEG, MB. – Children in grades 1-6 are all invited to enter Assiniboine Park’s Xtreme Bugs competition. You can enter by creating your very own bug. The winner will win a free trip to the zoo for the exhibit opening and the unveiling of 19 gigantic animatronic bugs. Word count should be 250 words or…
Celebrate Earth Day at the Zoo
WINNIPEG, MB. – You can do your part for Earth Day all week long at the Assiniboine Park Conservancy by dropping off old batteries and cell phones at Wild Things Unique Gifts. “Call2Recycle is proud to partner with Assiniboine Park Conservancy for their used battery drive,” said Joe Zenobio, president of Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. “Earth…
Province Hands Out Emergency Preparedness Awards
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Province has handed awards for the best emergency preparedness to a number of Manitoba communities. The rural municipalities of Cartier and Hanover, the Municipality of Louise, and the Southern Emergency Response Committee consisting of the RM of Stanley and the cities of Morden and Winkler were all announced as winners by…
Morden Man Injured in Rollover
MORDEN, MB. – Police are continuing to investigate an accident that occurred on April 12 at the intersection of North Railway Street and 9th Street near midnight. Police arrived on scene and located a heavily damaged vehicle with the driver still inside. Morden Fire and Rescue along with Paramedics attended to assist with the driver.…
$50,000 in Funding for Steinbach Headway Program
STEINBACH, MB. – Headway, a program for at-risk youths and their families has received $50,000 from the province. “Our government recognizes the positive effects that Headway and other similar programs are having on youth and families across the province,” said Stefanson. “These programs focus on developing plans to help individuals with their unique challenges and…
CMU Opens $1.7 Million Centre
WINNIPEG, MB. – Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) has unveiled the completion of a $1.7-million Centre for Environmental and Economic Resilience. The Centre will provide incubator facilities to support the university’s research committed to moving towards a green economy. Both the provincial and federal governments have invested in the project. “This investment at Canadian Mennonite University…
Wait Times Reduction Report Recommendations
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Provincial health care system is not working as it should and the government is working to implement changes that will improve the wait times for procedures and surgeries. The Manitoba government will continue to support innovation in priority surgeries such as cataract removal and hip and knee replacements while responding to…