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Military Member Arrested After Truck Rammed Gate Near Trudeau Residence: DND

Military Member Arrested After Truck Rammed Gate Near Trudeau Residence: DND

A member of the Canadian Armed Forces is in custody, sources say, after someone rammed a truck through the gates of Rideau Hall and drove up the path toward the official residences that house Gov. Gen. Julie Payette and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before being stopped by police.

Atlantic Canada Prepares to Lift Travel Restrictions as Regional “Bubble” Opens; Proof of Residency Required

Atlantic Canada Prepares to Lift Travel Restrictions as Regional “Bubble” Opens; Proof of Residency Required

Atlantic Canadians are closely eyeing travel requirements and coronavirus case numbers across the region as the four provinces prepare to open their borders to their neighbours Friday,… Read more »

Feds Extend COVID-19 Isolation Order for Anyone Entering Canada Until Aug. 31

Feds Extend COVID-19 Isolation Order for Anyone Entering Canada Until Aug. 31

The federal government has extended the mandatory quarantine order for most people entering Canada until the end of August to help curb the spread of the novel… Read more »

Dam Threatened by Water Levels in Rural Manitoba, Some Residents Evacuate

Dam Threatened by Water Levels in Rural Manitoba, Some Residents Evacuate

A rural Manitoba mayor says some people and livestock have been evacuated from his community because high water levels are threatening a dam. Rural Municipality of Riverdale Mayor Todd… Read more »

White Throated Sparrows Change Their Tunes , an Unprecedented Development Scientists Say

White Throated Sparrows Change Their Tunes , an Unprecedented Development Scientists Say

White-throated sparrows are changing their tune — an unprecedented development scientists say has caused them to sit up and take note. Ken Otter, a biology professor at the University of Northern British Columbia, whose paper on the phenomenon was published on Thursday, said most bird species are slow to change their songs, preferring to stick with tried-and-true tunes to defend territories and attract females.

Things to Do

Watch Amazing Theatre Performances From Across the World for Free This Week/Weekend

Watch Amazing Theatre Performances From Across the World for Free This Week/Weekend

With COVID-19 pandemic forcing theaters to shut their doors, many performing art centers have taken to being open virtually. We have listed a few theatre performances from… Read more »

Quarantine Concerts to Watch Online This Weekend

Quarantine Concerts to Watch Online This Weekend

A list of music performances live-streamed this weekend. All times mentioned are in ET. Watch Amazing Theatre Performances From Across the World This Weekend Friday, July 3… Read more »

Things to Do in Winnipeg this Weekend

Things to Do in Winnipeg this Weekend

A list of Winnipeg Events this Weekend. A weekly digest of What’s On in Winnipeg this weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, exhibitions and nightlife.

Travel Ideas

70+ Fun Things to Do With Kids This Summer in and Around Winnipeg

70+ Fun Things to Do With Kids This Summer in and Around Winnipeg

A list of fun things to do in and around Winnipeg during summer (June to Labour Day) – includes free activities, festivals, attractions, must do events and more!

25 Places to Visit in Canada with Guinness Records

25 Places to Visit in Canada with Guinness Records

The Guinness World Records have been around since 1954 and was created by Sir Hugh Beaver who was the Managing Director of the Guinness Brewery at the… Read more »

Must Visit Nature Attractions in Manitoba

Must Visit Nature Attractions in Manitoba

Explore the unique natural beauty that is Manitoba. The tundra landscape of Churchill, the sand dunes of Spruce woods, the snakes at Narcisse, the crystal clear waters… Read more »

Food & Drink

Father’s Day Brunch/Dinner Dine-in and Takeouts in Winnipeg

Father’s Day Brunch/Dinner Dine-in and Takeouts in Winnipeg

Treat your Dad to Brunch or Dinner. From enjoy a dine-in meal to take-out meals, here is a list of places to order Father’s Day Brunch/Dinner. You… Read more »

Restaurants Open in Winnipeg For Dine-In Services

Restaurants Open in Winnipeg For Dine-In Services

Restaurants are allowed to reopen for dine-in services in Manitoba.

Here is a list of restaurants that is open for dine-in in Winnipeg.

Restaurants For Mother’s Day Brunch/Dinner Takeouts in Winnipeg

Restaurants For Mother’s Day Brunch/Dinner Takeouts in Winnipeg

Treat your Mom to Brunch or Dinner. From fully prepared meals to make your own meal kit, here is a list of places to order Mother’s Day… Read more »

30+ Flower and Mother’s Day Gift Delivery Options in and around Winnipeg

30+ Flower and Mother’s Day Gift Delivery Options in and around Winnipeg

Mother’s Day is just around the corner! If you need some inspiration on finding that perfect gift to show mom how much you care, local businesses in… Read more »

Make Light-as-Air Funnel Cakes Using Canada’s Wonderland’s Recipe

Make Light-as-Air Funnel Cakes Using Canada’s Wonderland’s Recipe

Are you missing trips to Canada’s Wonderland filled with ‘screamastic‘ rides and yummy treats including their famous funnel cakes? Though there is no real substitute for the… Read more »