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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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25 Things to Do This Summer in the Interlake Region of Manitoba

From the scenery and the activities around, it’s an exciting and adventurous area that is fun for the whole family. Manitoba is known for its lakes, and the Interlake region is no exception. The region boasts ocean-like waters from Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba. You wouldn’t be the first person to mistake this prairie gem for a Caribbean vacation.

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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 »

Wind Alert Issued for South Basins of Lake Manitoba, Lake Winnipeg and Victoria Beach Area

Wind Alert Issued for South Basins of Lake Manitoba, Lake Winnipeg and Victoria Beach Area

Wind speed and direction could raise levels by as much as three to five feet with the highest setup occurring because of the strongest winds. In addition, these winds can result in significant wave action on shorelines. Some ice pile up is possible.

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The Rec Room to Winnipeg Seasons of Tuxedo Retail Complex

The country’s newest social playground for grown-ups, The Rec Room brings together incredible dining experiences with exciting live entertainment and amusement gaming experiences, all under one roof. The massive entertainment complexes will see half of the space being devoted to dining and live entertainment and the other half being devoted to amusement games and feature attractions.

Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas – FUTURE NOW: THE TOUR – Canada 2016

Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas – FUTURE NOW: THE TOUR – Canada 2016

Multi-platinum selling music artists, Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas, invite you to experience FUTURE NOW: THE TOUR. The North American tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick… Read more »