WINNIPEG, MB. – Frontiers North Adventures, a leader in sustainable tourism in Canada’s North, has released its first sustainability report setting a benchmark for responsible growth. The report uses the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the international standard in sustainability reporting, to assess its environmental and social impact. “We feel it’s our responsibility to help maintain…
VIDEO – Polar Bear Cub Experiences Snow for the first Time
Video of the Day – We enjoy sharing the lighter side of life with you through videos. Please share them with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. In this video we see Augo a 10-week-old polar bear cub at the Aalborg Zoo in Denmark who is about to see snow for the very first time.…
Terry Fox Fitness Trail Opens Today for Skating
WINNIPEG, MB. – The cold weather has made it possible for the Terry Fox Fitness Trail to open to public skating as of today. Park Conservancy said skaters can enjoy some laps on the one-way and a one km trail in the beautiful surroundings of Assiniboine Park. “The Terry Fox Fitness Trail is a popular…
Newborn with Heart Outside Chest Survives Surgery
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – A baby born with her heart outside her chest, a rare condition, has survived three successful surgeries to put her heart back into her chest, which is believed to be a UK first. Lucy Fielder has more information in this Reuters News video report. Source: Newborn with heart outside chest survives surgery…
Free Admission to the Assiniboine Park Zoo
WINNIPEG, MB. – Looking for some thing to do during the holidays in Winnipeg? The Assiniboine Park Zoo is offering free admission for children 12 and under from December 23, 2017 to January 7, 2018. “Winter is a great time to visit the Zoo,” said Grant Furniss, Sr. Director of Animal Care & Conservation. “Many…
Assiniboine Park Zoo Closed January 15 – 21
Winnipeg, MB. – The Assiniboine Park Zoo will be closed to the public from Monday January 15 through to Sunday January 21, 2018 to conduct major maintenance, deep cleaning, and building refreshes throughout the property. The Zoo will re-open at 9 a.m. on Monday January 22, 2018. “The closure will allow us to undertake a…
Winnipeg Police Auxiliary Force Cadet Recruitment
Winnipeg, MB. – Have you considered a career in law enforcement? The Winnipeg Police are offering you an opportunity to learn more about their Auxiliary Force Cadet program. You are invited to participate in the formal presentation with the opportunity to ask questions throughout. Following the presentation, officers will be available to meet one on…
VIDEO – Watch These Singing Alaskan Malamute Huskies
Video of the Day – We enjoy sharing the lighter side of life with you through videos, please share them with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. In this video we see Allie who has lived with this little elephant since the day the calf was born. As you can see, they have developed quite…
Save This Christmas With Toys Under $20
Winnipeg, MB. – It’s easy to stay on budget this holiday season with a little bit of planning and research. Walmart, Canada’s largest toy retailer, tracked down the top toys to help you find winning gifts for every budget. Great as stocking stuffers or extra under-the-tree surprises, these affordable toys will bring a ton of…
Is Amazon Forcing Stores to Return to Good Customer Service?
Business News – Is the incredible success and growth of Amazon now forcing some grocery stores and other retail outlets to improve their customer service? As Amazon looks to upend the U.S. grocery market with home delivery, some veteran supermarket operators are betting on a different strategy: curbside pickup, a new twist on an old…