WINNIPEG, MB – The City of Winnipeg is investing $2.6 million in upgrades at the Pan-AM Pool. The work is set to begin this summer. The major capital investment will be used to replace the pool’s 51-year-old ceiling, lighting, and public address system. “The Pan Am Pool is one of Winnipeg’s most highly used recreation…
19-Year-Old Dies in Single Vehicle Accident
WINNIPEG, MB – A 19-year-old Manitoba man died in a fatal single vehicle accident early this morning. The accident was at 12:20 a.m. on Highway 32, half a kilometre west of Road 21 West in the RM of Stanley, Manitoba. When RCMP arrived, a pickup truck was on fire in the south ditch. Police have…
Arrest Made in Swan River Homicide
WINNIPEG, MB – A 42-year man from Swan River was charged with Manslaughter in connection with the death of a 36-year-old from the community. Sunday morning RCMP discovered the body of the 36-year-old male victim in a home in Swan River. Police have charged Norman Brass, 42, from Swan River with Manslaughter. Kevin Klein, Manitoba…
Ask a Winnipeg Airport Goldwing Ambassador
WINNIPEG, MB. – Volunteering is an invaluable part of the inviting atmosphere that defines our airport. The best example of this is our Goldwing Ambassadors. Now in its twentieth year and with more than 300,000 volunteer hours since the program began in 1997, the Goldwings have been an integral part of Winnipeg Richardson International Airport…
The Easiest Way to Increase Your Lifespan
WINNIPEG, MB – If you’ve been watching our youtube videos and following our blog you will notice that Kevin and I have been talking about the “Intermittent Diet” recently. There is more and more evidence that it has tons of health benefits. I know, I know, Mom always said “Breakfast is the most important meal…
What’s Open and Closed Today
WINNIPEG, MB – Today is Louis Riel Day and there are many things to do across the province to celebrate the holiday, but what’s open and what’s closed? Here’s a rundown of what’s open and what’s closed today in Winnipeg. You can go shopping as the malls (St. Vital, Kildonan Place, Polo Park, Garden City)…
Inhalers Recalled
WINNIPEG, MB – Health Canada is advising people that one lot of the Ventolin Diskus inhalers is being recalled. GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Ventolin Diskus inhalers is voluntarily recalling products from lot 786G because they may not deliver the intended dose. People who do not receive the intended dose may not be aware that the…
What’s it Like to be ‘Over the Hill’?
WINNIPEG, MB – The question we all have in our minds, no matter what age we are, is what is it like to be “old”? What we usually hear is that it stinks, that it’s “no fun”, that it’s not what “it’s cracked up to be.” The fact is, that this completely depends on who…
Kirby Schepp to Coach Team Canada
WINNIPEG, MB – Manitoba Bison men’s basketball head coach Kirby Schepp was named as head coach of Team Canada men’s basketball team for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. “It is a tremendous honour to once again be given the opportunity to represent Canada internationally,” Schepp said. “The Commonwealth Games is an incredible international event…
Bison’s Volleyball Beat #1 Ranked Team UBC Okanagan
WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba Bisons snapped an 11-game UBC Okanagan winning streak and secured a Canada West playoff spot in women’s volleyball. Manitoba finishes the year with a 12-12 record, while the U SPORTS number one Heat finished the year with a 19-5 record. UBC Okanagan jumped out to a 9-5 lead in the…