WINNIPEG – Looking for something different to do during the lunch hour in Downtown Winnipeg? Try Fitness in the Park, it’s is open to everyone and it’s absolutely free. “This is a service we absolutely love because it really is about making the most of the summer in downtown Winnipeg, and getting the most of…
Flatlander’s Beer Festival Returns
WINNIPEG – The 16th annual Flatlander’s Beer Festival is June 22-23 in support of the True North Youth Foundation. Flatlander’s Beer Festival will feature more than 300 beers and ciders from all over the world, including more than 100 exclusive new products, that will be featured at more than 90 tasting booths on the event…
Report Says Stroke Affects Women More Than Men
TORONTO — A little over a year ago, Julie Tomaino had a stroke that affected both sides of her brain, leaving her “locked in” — conscious but unable to speak or move for about 10 days. The former professional dancer who works in theatre directing and choreographing plays was just 38 years old. “I couldn’t…
Great-Nephew of Winnipeg Pizza-Pop Inventor Brings Back Original Recipe
WINNIPEG — Anthony Faraci stood in his food truck mixing together a special family recipe that shaped the snacking world in the 1960s. His great−uncle Paul Faraci is credited with inventing Pizza Pops — the tasty treat which became a staple in dorm rooms across the country — in Winnipeg in 1964. Anthony Faraci is…
Winnipeg School Patrols Recognized
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police recognized the wonderful work all school patrols do in our city at the 44th Annual School Safety Patrol Awards ceremony. Since 1936, Winnipeg Police have been involved in the School Safety Patrol Program. Winnipeg is proud to have had the first fully organized and officially recognized school patrol program in Canada.…
Former Jr. Hockey Player Walks 1,200/km to Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Sask. — A former junior hockey player’s journey of healing has come to an end after he walked 1,200 kilometres from northern Ontario to Saskatchewan to honour the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Rance Cardinal, who is 24, walked and sometimes ran into Humboldt on Sunday to the cheers and numerous hugs…
Do You Know These Winnipeggers in The Stanley Cup Finals?
WINNIPEG – We never hear about the many successful daughters and sons of the our city and province. There are hundreds of Manitobans who’ve made a positive impact in the world, attained international recognition for sports, music, acting, arts and more. Manitoba Post wants to celebrate these Manitoban’s with our weekly feature titled, “Do You…
Winnipeg Student to Compete for “Best Brain” in Canada
WINNIPEG – A lone Winnipeg student will compete for “Best Brain” in Canada this Saturday in Ontario. Saturday, May 26th, Muhammad Hayat from Vincent Massey in Winnipeg will participate in the 11th annual CIHR Canadian National Brain Bee championship at McMaster University in Hamilton. The contest is modelled after a traditional spelling bee, this national…
Meet a 94-Year-Old Gym Rat
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Like many gym rats, Paul Russell lifts weights and runs obstacle courses. Here’s what makes him different: Russell is 94 — so old he has been retired longer than his personal trainer has been alive. “I have no intention on stopping. Not until I get too sick or too … whatever,”…
Do You Know These Winnipeg Celebrities?
WINNIPEG – We never hear about the many successful daughters and sons of the our province. There are hundreds of Manitobans who have made a positive impact in the world, attained international recognition for sports, music, acting, arts and more. We want to change that with our weekly feature titled, “Do You Know These Famous…