WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba government is seeking a service provider to deliver its first social impact bond (SIB), announced Minister Scott Fielding. “Manitoba’s landmark SIB will focus on vulnerable children and youth who are in contact, or at risk of coming into contact, with the child welfare system,” said Fielding. “We want to give…
Molson Coors Canada recalls Limited Edition NHL Beer Glass
WINNIPEG, MB. – Molson Coors Canada has recalled 20 oz (568 ml) limited edition clear beer glasses with Molson Canadian logo, NHL 100 year (1917-2017) logo, and one of the following eight NHL hockey team logos on the front: Boston Bruins Chicago Blackhawks Detroit Red Wings Edmonton Oilers Montreal Canadiens New York Rangers Ottawa Senators…
It’s a Gold for Jonathan Teakle! of Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB. – Meet 15 year old juggler Jonathan Teakle. Many of you have likely seen Jonny at some point in the last 5 years. He has been a regular busker at the Forks, has performed at numerous festivals, parties, and corporate events – and in the last year he has teamed up with his…
RCMP Investigating Fire in Dauphin
DAUPHIN, MB. – Two residents were able to escape with minor injuries from a house fie in Dauphin, RCMP are investigating the cause. Tuesday evening around 10:50 pm, Dauphin RCMP arrived at a house fire in the 100 block of 2nd Avenue SW in Dauphin. The Fire Department was on scene when officers arrived and…
Major Grant for Funding at Keystone Centre in Brandon
BRANDON, MB. – The Brandon Area Community Foundation have granted the Keystone Centre $117,000 to fund necessary upgrades to their Production Suite, responsible for the graphic and video capabilities on the Main Arena scoreclock. The Production Suite is located off the Main Concourse of the Keystone Centre. It houses a variety of technical equipment including…
Michael Hutchinson Named AHL Goaltender of the Month
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Winnipeg Jets franchise must be very proud of their goaltending this week! Connor Hellebuyck was named the NHL First Star of the week and now Manitoba Moose goaltender, Michael Hutchinson, has been named as the AHL Goaltender of the Month for December. This is the second straight Goaltender of the Month…
OPINION – We Need to Support Brian Pallister if we Care About Manitoba.
WINNIPEG, MB. – We Manitobans are a perverse bunch. On the one hand, there is no Canadian more determined, more ingenious, more creative and resourceful. On the other hand, there are few more skeptical, willing to accept change and less supportive of efforts to promote self-reliance. Take my grandson, a self-proclaimed futurepreneur. He graduated this…
Thompson Hotel Goes up in Flames
THOMPSON, MB. – The Thompson RCMP are investigating a New Years Day hotel fire in the community. Around 4 PM on Monday, January 1, Thompson RCMP responded to a fire at a three storey hotel complex located on Thompson Drive in the community. Police said in a release, “The building had been quickly evacuated and…
15 Unsung Heroes of Winnipeg and Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB. – We introduce this feature to Manitoba Post and Lifestyles 55 as a way of saying thank you to the remarkable men and women of our city and province who work hard and quietly in many endeavours, for which they never get thanked or acknowledged. Some of our candidates are in the news…
New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier 2018
WINNIPEG, MB. – The holiday season often comes with an over-indulgence of food and drink. Many people seek wellness advice after the holidays, as the arrival of a new year can provide a great opportunity to reset and establish better health habits. Some of the most common questions I hear after the holidays are about…