Over $390,000 is being invested in the Canadian Centre for Child Protection this year including $20,000 for a pilot project that provides educational materials and training to schools, families and the community in the St. James School Division on how to protect children from sexual exploitation and abduction. This investment builds on service agreements of…
Former Beatle Joins Winnipeg Couple’s Wedding Pics
WINNIPEG — All you need is love, but having a former Beatle in your wedding pictures doesn’t hurt. Jen Roscoe and Steve Gregg were getting their official wedding photos taken Saturday alongside the Red River in Winnipeg when one of their friends noticed a guy passing by on a bicycle. He had a hat on.…
Advance Polling Locations Now Open
Too busy to vote on October 24th? Advance voting for the 2018 City of Winnipeg Municipal and School Boards Election has begun and eligible voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballot for the offices of Mayor, Councillor and School Trustee, and answer the following question: “Do you support the opening of Portage and…
What’s Old is New Again; Time to Revive RAG’s in Winnipeg
When the NDP government of Ed Schreyer declared Winnipeg would become “Unicity” in 1971, and surrounding municipalities would be rolled into a centralized administration, part and parcel of the Community Committee system was something called Resident Advisory Groups, or RAGs. Now, the idea has been resurrected by Charleswood-Tuxedo candidate Kevin Klein who pledged to create…
Positive Changes for Indigenous Underemployment
WINNIPEG — When Kevin Chief finished his university degree, he wasn’t sure how to land his first real job. The vice−president of the Business Council of Manitoba and former NDP cabinet minister, who grew up in Winnipeg’s North End neighbourhood, saw the barriers many of his Indigenous friends faced. Chief’s basketball skills got him through…
Woman’s Body Discovered at Recycling Depot
Winnipeg police say their homicide unit is investigating the discovery of a woman’s body at a recycling depot, noting her remains likely got there in a bin carrying recycling material. Const. Jay Murray said the middle−aged woman’s body was found by workers at the facility when they were sorting through recycling material Friday evening. Police…
True North Square Open for Business
It was a grand Grand Opening for True North Square with performances by the Almost Famous Duo and the Lights of the North Festival performers, featuring ceramic pot jugglers, contortionists, and acrobats. Food trucks were on hand to feed the masses and Ace Burpee hosted the evening’s program. Even Mick E. Moose made an appearance…
WSO Posts 11th Consecutive Surplus
The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra has announced another positive year with a surplus of $32,207 for the 2017-2018 season. This surplus contributes to an overall accumulated surplus of $523,713. Terry Sargeant, Board President said, “The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s 70th season has provided many opportunities to celebrate the past history of the orchestra, enjoy excellent performances in…
Pan Am Place Charity to Open Second Location
Pan Am Place, a home for at-risk young women, single mothers and children has announced that it is opening Pan Am Place 2. The charity’s space will be in the Exchange District and will be funded by a private investor. “Pan Am Place 2 for women and children is the next step in the evolution…
470 Free Ways to Celebrate Arts and Culture in Manitoba
This weekend is a great opportunity to get a free glimpse at the art scene in Manitoba with 470 free activities across the province. Culture Days Manitoba is celebrating its 9th year in 26 communities with a new theme #OnBeat, focusing on rhythm and highlighting how percussion permeates artistic expression universally. In Manitoba, Culture Days…