WINNIPEG – Nine of the best and brightest teachers in Manitoba were honoured at the annual Excellence in Education Awards, presented by Minister Ian Wishart. The province selects award winners from nominations submitted by parents, students, school trustees, fellow teachers and school or division administrators. “These awards recognize a select few of Manitoba’s gifted educators…
Lieutentant-Governor Launches Conversations and Celebrations
WINNIPEG – Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon is inviting Manitobans to join her in engaging in Conversations and Celebrations – a gathering of fascinating and entertaining people from across this great province. Beginning on Tuesday, May 8, Lt.-Gov. Filmon will host the first in a series of monthly public events to honour the 135th birthday of…
Going Green – The Benefits of Exercising Outdoors
WINNIPEG – Stepping outside into the warmth of a spring day is one of my favourite moments of the year. After a long, cold winter, those first few bursts of spring seem to rejuvenate my weather-worn soul and I feel reborn. That mental health reboot is just one of the many benefits the great outdoors…
Electric Donkey Run Returns
WINNIPEG – The Electric Donkey Run and Dance Party, returns on September 7th in Winnipeg. So, get those neon running clothes out of storage, grab a box of glow sticks becasue all the FUN happens at night, at this bright glowing 5-k run/walk. “This is Winnipeg’s most Fun Run with DJ’s, lights, music and an…
Local Documentary Airs on CBC
WINNIPEG, MB. – From depopulation, to changing social norms around smoking and drinking, to the restrictions laid out by the Government, running a rural pub isn’t as straightforward as it used to be and many are finding it difficult to stay in business. Closing Time: The Vanishing Prairie Beverage Room, which is currently airing on…
Recipe – Leftovers Great to Renew and Recreate
WINNIPEG, MB – We all have influencers in our lives when it comes to spending time in the kitchen. Mine was my gran, and I have tried to emulate some of her classic recipes with a little modern twist. Here is one that will leave you wanting leftovers that much more often. Typically, around Easter…
Hot Eats in Winnipeg – The Tallest Poppy
WINNIPEG, MB – If comfort food is what you crave, The Tallest Poppy is your answer. Here, it’s acceptable to order fried chicken and waffles for breakfast, and take joy in the maple syrup enriching the buttermilk coating of the chicken. A similar extravagance is achieved with its tender beef brisket – and if you…
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…
A Special “Meet These Manitobans”
WINNIPEG, MB – When people talk about Winnipeg we always seem to hear the same things, “Coldest City in North America”, “Pot Hole Capital of Canada”, “home of the Winnipeg Jets – again”. We never hear about the many successful daughters and sons of the city. We want to change that with our weekly feature…