WINNIPEG, MB. – Health Canada has once again announced a shortage of epipens across the country. The EpiPen 0.3 mg (DIN 00509558) is currently in shortage and that EpiPen Jr (0.15 mg) (DIN 00578657) is expected to be in shortage as of April 13, 2018. The shortage doesn’t necessarily mean that there are no epipens…
Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Presents How The West Was Swung
WINNIPEG, MB. – Be prepared for a concert that will surprise and delight you. The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra presents “How The West Was Swung” May 6, 2018, at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm. The shows will be held in the Muriel Richardson Auditorium at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Bet you never thought you’d hear the…
Winnipeg’s Indigenous Accord Invites Signatories
WINNIPEG, MB. – In a shared commitment to the continued process of reconciliation, the city is inviting all organizations, businesses and individuals to become signatories to Winnipeg’s Indigenous Accord. The Accord was unanimously adopted by City Council on March 22, 2017, marking an important step forward in the City’s Journey of Reconciliation. To date, 110…
Evil Dead: The Musical is Back
WINNIPEG, MB. – Evil Dead: The Musical is once again showcasing at the Park Theatre. The musical is based on the cult classic film series Evil Dead. It was first performed in Toronto in 2003 and became an instant hit. This will be the second time it visits Winnipeg and this time it will be…
22.8 Million For Child Care
WINNIPEG, MB. – The province has created 780 new licensed early learning and childcare spaces through funding from the Federal Government. The total funding for the spaces is $22.8 million and is supported through the Canada-Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. “We’re pleased to announce these new spaces will be created through capital projects…
Celebrating Pets with Pet Appreciation Month
WINNIPEG, MB. – Friends Fundraising for Animal Shelters announced the 1000th spay/neuter surgery of cats and dogs in Manitoba since 2013 and to celebrate they have a month full of events at the Pet Valu Reenders. Each Saturday volunteers will be at the store to wash and dry dogs, trim nails, hold bake sales, BBQ…
City Hosts Mosquito Experts
WINNIPEG, MB. – It’s time to start thinking about mosquito season and on April 5 and 6 the city will be full of experts looking to solve our pesky problem. The 14th Annual Meeting of the North Central Mosquito Control Association (NCMCA) will be held in Winnipeg for the first time on April 5 and…
Heritage Organizations to Benefit From Trust Program
WINNIPEG, MB. – Heritage organizations will be now be matched one dollar for every two dollars from the Manitoba Heritage Trust Program in an effort to assist in their long term sustainability. The province will guarantee support up to $25,000. Eligible organizations will be required to contribute a minimum of $2,500 to an established heritage…
Public Alert System Coming to Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB. – Manitobans will be able to receive emergency alert messages starting on April 6. The wireless public alerting system is part of Alert Ready which would wirelessly warn citizens of imminent or unfolding threats to life or safety. The alert will begin with a distinct sound and vibration, followed by an emergency alert…
Morden: This Week in Crime
MORDEN, MB. – Morden police arrested Rebecca Janice McKinney of Swan Lake First Nation after failing to comply with a probation order. She was released on the order following charges of Obstruct/Resist Police, Utter Threats and Fail to Comply with an Undertaking but failed to report to her probation officer. Police are looking for the…