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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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

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 »

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The Winnipeg Folk Festival Announces its 2020 Lineup

The Winnipeg Folk Festival has announced the artist lineup for the 47th edition running from July 9 to 12 at Birds Hill Provincial Park featuring some of… Read more »

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Best Canadian Universities: World Rankings of Canadian Universities

University of Toronto is the best university in Canada according according to QS Quacquarelli Symonds.

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March 4: Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rates

The Bank of Canada has lowered its interest rate by half a percentage point to 1.25 per cent. After the rate cut, the bank rate is 1… Read more »

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4 New Novel Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Greater Toronto Area

Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario has confirmed four new positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, in addition to the 3 new cases confirmed… Read more »

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3 New Novel Coronavirus Cases in Ontario and One Patient was Symptomatic While on the Plane and Go Transit

Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario has confirmed three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario. Now the total cases in Ontario stands at… Read more »

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Wendy’s Serving Made in Canada Plant-Based Burger at Their Restaurants

As many customers are changing their food habits to become vegetarian/vegan, Wendy’s has started serving The Plantiful™, a plant-based burger crafted in Canada. Unlike Beyond Meat Burgers… Read more »

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Increased Minimum Wages in Manitoba from October 1

Manitoba is increasing the minimum wage on Oct. 1. The minimum wages will increase by 30 cents per hour, raising the current minimum wage to $11.65 from $11.35. This adjustment… Read more »

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Winnipeg Folk Fest announces 2019 Lineup

Manitoba’s must-attend music festival that is held every July at Bird’s Hill Park has announced its 2019 lineup. Winnipeg Folk Festival 2019 Lineup: Death Cab for Cutie… Read more »

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Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet Return For Valentine’s Day

FAMED STAR-CROSSED LOVERS RETURN FOR VALENTINE’S DAY. Rudi van Dantzig’s Romeo & Juliet, one of the most popular Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) productions of all time, returns… Read more »

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Learn & Play Crockicurl this Winter

Head to Forks in Winnipeg and play a game of crockicurl, a Manitoban-made game which combines two Canadian favourites: curling and crokinole. Crokicurl is a relatively new ice game that combines… Read more »

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Manitoba Alert Ready Public Awareness Test Message is Scheduled for Wednesday

An Alert Ready public awareness test message is scheduled to take place in Manitoba on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at 1:55 p.m., Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler, minister… Read more »

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VIA Rail Service Between Gillam and Churchill to Resume

VIA Rail Canada passenger train service will resume in northern Manitoba, between Gillam and Churchill, on December 2, 2018. Trains will once again travel in both directions, according… Read more »

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New Rules for Public Cannabis Consumption in Manitoba

AMENDMENTS TO THE NON-SMOKERS HEALTH PROTECTION AND VAPOUR PRODUCTS ACT TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FOR MEDICAL CANNABIS USE – – – New Rules to Accommodate Medical Users Come… Read more »

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Manitoba Open Farm Day

Open Farm Day, organized by the Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies (MAAS), allows guests to visit 42 participating host sites where they will have the opportunity to… Read more »