Get the best of the Beatles combined with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra when Classical Mystery Tour performs at the Centennial Concert Hall September 21-23, 2018. The four musicians in Classical Mystery Tour look and sound just like The Beatles, but Classical Mystery Tour is more than just a rock concert. The show presents more than…
Busiest Intersection in Manitoba Set to Re-Open
The interchange at the North Perimeter Highway and Highway 59 is almost complete and is set to re-open in stages in order to ensure safety and effective integration of the 70,000 vehicles per day that pass through the intersection. The initial stage of opening is scheduled for Sept. 15 at 3 a.m. (subject to weather)…
Fort Rouge Sidewalk Poll Helping Harvest Fill Hampers
A home in East Fort Rouge is using the civic campaign to generate food donations for families in the community with a 2018 CAST-A-CAN Election Poll. The front lawn of 276 Maplewood at Casey, kitty-corner from Ecole Riverview School, has set up bins with portraits of the Mayoral candidates taped on, asking that a donated…
Winnipeg Soccer-Superstar Desiree Scott Soccer Camp is Back
The Desiree Scott Soccer Camp is back for the fourth year for girls age 8-18 in support of KidSport Winnipeg. Desiree Scott is a 2016 & 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist and Pro Soccer Player with The Utah Royals and member of the Canadian Women’s National Team. The event takes place Saturday October 27 and Sunday…
WSO Performance is Homecoming for World-Renowned Pianist
World-renowned pianist Emanuel Ax is returning home to perform with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra for The Asper Foundation Opening Night. Music Director Daniel Raiskin will be debuting as well. Ax was born in modern-day Lvov, Poland, and moved to Winnipeg with his family when he was young. He studied at the Juilliard School and Columbia…
Two Injured in Motorcycle Accident
WINNIPEG – A serious accident involving a pick-up truck and a motorcycle resulted in the driver and passenger of the motorbike being taken to the hospital. The accident took place on Tuesday at around 8:30 in the evening at Main Street and Leila Ave. The 49 year old driver of the motorcycle and his 13…
Province Partners with Private Sector for Downtown Development
Almost $12 million in tax increment financing (TIF) will go the development of True North Square public plaza. The province will also be supporting the development of a 194 unit residential tower at 225 Carlton St. adjacent to the office and retail tower located at 242 Hargrave St. The towers will have a unique architectural…
Winnipeg Man Win $Million Lottery Prize – Twice
WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg man has won a $2−million lottery prize — five months after he won $1.5 million. Melhig Melhig, a double winner with a double name, says he’s amazed and happy by his good fortune. His first win came in April with a scratch ticket bought at a Winnipeg convenience store. The 28−year…
Burger Week: And the Winner is…
With over 100 participating restaurants and thousands of burgers consumed, the 2018 Le Burger Week Winnipeg winners faced daunting competition. Nonetheless the votes are in and the public have spoken. And the winners are…… Public Choice Restaurant: Brazen Hall Kitchen & Brewery Burger Name: The Krakow Burger Burger Description: The Polish inspired Krakow Dragon burger…
Police Seek Help Regarding Fatal Cyclist-Vehicle Collision
WINNIPEG – Police are seeking the help of the public regarding a fatal accident that happened on September 4 at approximately 5:30pm. A 61 year old cyclist was rushed to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Bishop Grandin Boulevard and Lagimodière Boulevard where he later died of his injuries.…