Winnipeg 
What is Restricted During U.S.-Canada Border Closure for Non-Essential Purposes
On March 18th, 2020, President Donald Trump on twitter announced that the Canada-U.S. border will be closed to non-essential traffic as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic…. Read more »
Manitoba Declares State of Emergency
The Manitoba government has declared a provincewide state of emergency to protect the health and safety of all Manitobans and reduce the spread of COVID-19 on March… Read more »
Canadian Museum of Human Rights: The Museum is Closed, But Come in!
Winnipeg’s Canadian Museum of Human Rights has temporarily closed its doors to visitors in a bid to stop the Covid-19 pandemic. But that doesn’t mean you can’t… Read more »
How To Social Distance – Guidelines From Alberta Health
Alberta Health has published a list of guidelines on how to practice social distancing as you go about your daily lives including grocery shopping and riding an… Read more »
VIA Rail Train Cancellations & Service Changes Due to COVID-19
Via Rail is cancelling Canadian and Ocean routes because of COVID-19 pandemic. In light of a significant reduction in passenger volumes as well as the most recent… Read more »
COVID-19: Emergency Care Benefit of up to $900 for Two Weeks and Other Benefits Announced by Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Trudeau has announced more than $82 billion through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to help Canadians affected by coronavirus related financial fallout. Highlights: $27 billion… Read more »
See Thousands of Movies, Educational Films, Immersive Virtual Reality Series For Free Online
If you want to see quality films, educational content online for free, visit the National Film Board of Canada’s website. As Canada’s public producer and distributor, NFB’s… Read more »
WestJet to Suspend All International Flights
In response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement that Canada will be closing its borders to all those who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or U.S…. Read more »
Please Donate Blood – It’s Safe to Donate Blood During COVID-19
Canadian Blood Services is urging all healthy eligible blood donors to book and keep their appointments as there has been a recent spike in appointment cancellations in… Read more »
Canada to Close Border to Non-Citizens and Non-Permanent Residents, Excludes U.S Citizens
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will be closing its borders to all those who are not citizens or permanent residents of Canada. U.S. Citizens are exempt from this restriction at this time. This is effective March 18, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.
Coronavirus: Rogers Offers Free Canada-Wide Long Distance, Global Roaming, Free TV Shows and Movies
In response to COVID-19, Rogers is offering free services and customer support including free access to TV shows and movies, Canada-wide long distance, and global roaming. FREE… Read more »
Manitoba Children’s Museum to Close temporarily, Assiniboine Park to remain open
With the province taking more measures to tackle the spread to novel coronavirus, many attractions in Winnipeg has already closed temporarily. The Manitoba Legislative Assembly has closed… Read more »
Coronavirus: Lululemon Temporarily Closing All Stores in North America & Europe
Following the heels of multiple retailers across North America, Lululemon is temporarily closing all stores across North America and Europe due to Coronavirus from March 16th to… Read more »
Do I Have Coronavirus: How to Self Assess Using Alberta Health Tool
With every sniffle and cough leading you to wonder whether you have coronavirus and causing you to call Public Health Lines, only to be put on hold… Read more »
Saskatchewan Researchers Testing Vaccine for Coronavirus
Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is racing the clock to find a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. VIDO-InterVac has announced… Read more »
CMHR, RCM, WAG, Manitoba Museum to Close Temporarily Due to Coronavirus Concerns
To combat and minimise the spread of novel Coronavirus, Manitoba Public Health Officials have advised cancelling or postponing any large-scale events with more than 250 attendees. Following… Read more »
Winnipeg’s Red River Ex Announces 2020 Edition Main Stage Lineup
Winnipeg’s Red River Ex is Manitoba’s largest Summer Festival. The festival attracts over 200,000 visitors annually to enjoy various community activities, midway rides, unique treats and more. Red… Read more »
National Lacrosse League Suspends Season Due to COVID-19
National Lacrosse League has suspended all games in its 2020 season until further notice. NLL said, ” We will continue to evaluate this situation and remain in constant… Read more »
Manitoba Reports First Presumptive Case of Coronavirus
Health Minister Cameron Friesen and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin of Manitoba, reported the province’s first presumptive case of COVID-19. The case was confirmed in… Read more »
How to Avoid Subscription Traps: “No-Strings Attached” Trial Offers – Competition Bureau of Canada
Competition Bureau of Canada is reminding Canadians to not get trapped into the “No-Strings Attached” trial offers. These so-called free, no-obligation trial products like a free trial… Read more »
WHO Declares COVID-19 a Pandemic
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organisation’s director-general has declared COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) a pandemic. Globally there are more than 11300 cases of COVID-19 across 114 countries with… Read more »
Headliners for TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival announced
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival features 9 days of live music from local, national and international artists. Jazz Winnipeg is a charitable, non-profit organization promoting the art… Read more »
Play Tim Hortons’ Roll Up The Rim Contest Digitally and at the Restaurants
The 35th annual Roll Up The Rim To Win® starts from March 11 and runs for four weeks – until April 7. Tim Hortons’ annual Roll Up… Read more »
DIY Hand Sanitiser – How to Make Hand Sanitiser Based on WHO Recommended Hand Rub Formula
With the recent COVID-19 (coronavirus) scare, many of us are running to the local store to stock up on hand sanitisers. This has caused the cost of… Read more »