WINNIPEG – One of the three Tony Roma’s locations in the city has closed. While two remain open, the restaurant on Nairn Avenue closed this week after failing to work out an agreement with the landlord. Segovia in Osborne Village has also packed it in. Many observers believe this is just the beginning when it…
BOWMAN CLARIFIES ENFORCEMENT
WINNIPEG – Mayor Brian Bowman has found it necessary to clarify exactly who’s policing CoVid-19 violations. He says city bylaw officers are only able to enforce coronavirus measures at Winnipeg’s parks, provincial inspectors are responsible for everything else. Bowman says the city got social distancing calls after a weekend protest at the legislature but he…
SNOWBIRDS FLYOVER
WINNIPEG – The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will fly over the city this morning. It’s part of their Operation Inspiration tour of the country. After the Winnipeg flyover, the jets will head west along the TransCanada Highway, flying past Portage La Prairie and then into Brandon.
BDI CLOSES AGAIN
WINNIPEG – The Bridge Drive-in opened for the season on Friday as a drive-thru but closed again two days later after being overwhelmed by traffic. This decision follows backlash from some people in the area who didn’t like the long line of idling cars at peaks times. The ice cream shop on Jubilee Avenue has…
BDI OPENS AS DRIVE-THRU
WINNIPEG – One of the city’s most popular ice cream shops has opened for another year. But the Bridge Drive-in on Jubilee Avenue will begin the season as a drive-thru because of CoVid-19. Only customers in cars will be able to order their favorites for now, although the BDI hopes to serve foot traffic again…
POSTPONED
WINNIPEG – CoVid-19 has affected another big event. But it’s a postponement and not a cancellation. The Manitoba Marathon won’t happen next month as planned. Organizers of the annual event have decided it’ll now take place Sunday, October 11th instead of Father’s Day. Photo: Twitter
COOL WSO VIDEO
WINNIPEG – Today marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands. The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra has released a video to mark the occasion. The WSO was scheduled to be touring that country and Belgium but CoVid-19 changed all that. This video is dedicated to everyone who somehow contributed to the tour. The video…
SKATEBOARDER GETS COVID-19 TICKET
WINNIPEG – City bylaw officers have handed out their first CoVid-19 ticket. It goes to a skateboarder who refused to leave a closed park last weekend. He was part of a group of skateboarders. And while the others left when the officers arrived, this guy refused. In fact, he even refused to give his ID.…
GLEN MURRAY FOR GREEN LEADER
WINNIPEG – Glen Murray is giving politics a go again. The former Winnipeg mayor is seeking the leadership of the federal Green Party. He was also a Liberal cabinet minister in Ontario for a time. And Murray says all his political experience makes him a natural for this job. The Greens are set to replace…
RED RIVER EX CANCELLED
WINNIPEG – For the first time in it’s 71 year history, the Red River Ex has been cancelled. Like so many other big events, it’s because of CoVid-19. Exhibition Association CEO Garth Rogerson points out they’ve faced many years of really bad weather but nothing like a pandemic which jeopardizes people’s health and safety. He…