Winnipeg, MB. – Remember the great tunes that Little River Band performed in the 70’s and 80’s? They will be bringing those hits like “Lonesome Loser” and “Cool Change” to the Burton Cummings Theatre on August 14th. Tickets will go on sale to the public on April 6 at 10 am through Ticketmaster and start…
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra welcomes Al Simmons
WINNIPEG, MB. – Al Simmons, the beloved children’s entertainer is coming to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. This will be his first performance since a devastating fire destroyed his “Magic Workshop.” Though he was able to save a few of his treasures, these homemade props are irreplaceable. Simmons and his Symphonic Shenanigans will make music with…
280 Experts at the Winnipeg Home and Garden Show
WINNIPEG, MB. – With over 280 professional contractors and renovation experts at the Winnipeg Home and Garden Show this year, there is plenty of help for those planning their next renovation project. This is the 44th year for the show which starts Thursday April 5 and runs through till Sunday April 5 at the RBC…
Italian Pianist Luca Buratto to play with WSO
WINNIPEG, MB. – Italian pianist Luca Buratto will play with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra for two performances of Prokofiev’s savagely virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 2, April 6 and 7. Buratto won the Canadian based Honens International Piano Competition in 2015. The Honens is considered one of the world’s most prestigious events of it’s kind and…
Wider Safer Bridge Over Winnipeg River
LAC DU BONNET, MB. – The $30 million dollar project to construct the new Winnipeg River Bridge north of Lac du Bonnet is undergoing its final phase. “This bridge is a vital link for the community and cottage country,” said Minister Ron Schuler. “The former rail bridge was modified for vehicle traffic years ago but…
Province Creates Single Source for Road Infrastructure
WINNIPEG, MB. – Minister Ron Schuler announced the Manitoba East Side Road Authority Repeal Act in response to a report issued by the auditor general in 2016. It described an organization lacking accountability and oversight, and an organization that was a complete failure in monitoring and measuring the return on investment and the results garnered…
Pallister Researching Effects of Cannabis on Impaired Driving
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Premier Brian Pallister visited Iowa City, Iowa this week to meet with experts regarding the effects of Cannabis on impaired driving. “There is a lot at stake as our province prepares for the federal legalization of cannabis,” said Pallister. “We have long said the imposed timeline is too tight and puts…
RECALL – Is Your USB Charger Safe
WINNIPEG, MB. – Health Canada is warning people to check their USB charges as many have been found to be faulty. Health Canada said the recall is a result of a national sampling and compliance project. A number of USB chargers were tested and many of them have been found to pose an unacceptable risk…
A 70-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Brandon
BRANDON, MB. – Brandon police had a busy traffic day with one accident involving a City transit bus and a stolen SUV and the other involved a 70 year old pedestrian. A City bus was involved in a collision with a Mazda SUV. Police said that the SUV failed to stop at a stop sign…
Manitoba Coaching Award Nominees
WINNIPEG, MB. – Sport Manitoba has announced the nominees for the upcoming 2018 Coaching Manitoba Impact Awards taking place at Club Regent Event Centre on April 21. Five Manitoba coaches will be honoured for their achievements in sport, leadership, personal development, and coaching effectiveness The awards reflect the contributions and achievements the coach has made…