A top-line double bill of Winnipeg musical excellence put forth an amazing exhibition of rock, ambient pop, and soul at the Pyramid Cabaret on Saturday night. The internationally recognized band LOAD opened the proceedings with a set that showcased a stellar selection from their most recent CD releases. Choosing ‘Breathin’ In’ to start, the soulful,…
KidFish Hosting Leap Day Social
The dedicated volunteers of KidFish didn’t let the disappointment of having to scuttle the annual fishing derby stop them from raising important funding for the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba and CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. The 2020 KidFish Ice Derby was scheduled for Jan 5th – but severe ice conditions, water levels 9 feet higher than…
All Day Band Showcase Helps Siloam Mission Brighten Christmas
WINNIPEG – The big hearts and immense talents of the Winnipeg music community were on full display Sunday at an all day fundraiser for Siloam Mission. Fifteen top acts volunteered for The 2nd Annual Christmas Musical Mission, organized by Joshua Gray of the Holly Davidson Band and smoothly hosted by the Jets jersey adorned musician…
138 Portage Ave. Blaze Inevitable
The overnight fire that devastated a historic Portage Avenue East building was something city officials were warned would happen -because reconstruction had come to a halt and the unattended site had become a safety risk, says a neighbouring businessman. Les Bester, president of Les.net located in the Nutty Club building at the corner of Westbrook…
Recovery Day Festival Recognized at City Hall
WINNIPEG – A special luncheon was held at City Hall to recognize the importance of Recovery Day, a free day-long festival at The Forks Saturday to celebrate sobriety and overcome the stigma surrounding addictions. Mayor Brian Bowman has emerged as a strong ally for recovering addicts and the agencies that save lives and bring hope.…
Folk Festival Founder Mitch Podolak Passes Away
A creative force who single-handedly created a modern folk music industry in Canada died Sunday in Winnipeg, less than a month before his 72nd birthday. Melech “Mitch” Podolak was born in Toronto into a family steeped in Yiddish culture and socialist values, his father two decades older than his mother. Attending a concert featuring Pete…
Tag Team Challenge Becomes Street Festival Scrap In Arborg
ARBORG – Every August, the action and excitement of CWE Wrestling highlights the Saturday afternoon festivities at the Arborg Street Festival, and this weekend a strong crowd of 300 cheered and booed loudly and constantly as the card unfolded. The opener was yet another comeuppance for “The King Of Transcona” Scott Ripley. Despite the nefarious…
CWE Wrestlers Big Hit With Softball Crowd
WINNIPEG – High energy professional wrestling scored a grand slam at the Kildonan Sports League Co-ed Softball playoffs at John Buhler Park in Transcona on Saturday. The stars of Canadian Wrestling’s Elite were greeted by a loud responsive crowd of fans young and old, right from the opening bell. The unorthodox dance moves of newcomer…
Winnipeg Music Acts Rock Out For Upcoming Canadian Homegrown Doc
WINNIPEG – Top talent on the Winnipeg music scene will be featured in an upcoming documentary that captured some tremendous on-stage performances Saturday night in a very underrated North End venue. “Rocked out at the Canadian Homegrown Pre Release Party”, exclaimed filmmaker Ken Loxton, a media expert with 30 years of domestic and international experience.…
Charleswood Hawks Pillar Celebrated with Honorary Street Designation
WINNIPEG – One hundred strong, they gathered in the brilliant Charleswood sunlight on Wednesday, to honour a leader, a mentor, a friend and especially a family man. What began as an idea that Evan Duncan brought to area councillor Kevin Klein, came to fruition at the intersection that marks the centre of sports and community,…