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Drug trafficking problem is on a rise in Canada for the last couple of years. Winnipeg authorities started a full-scale investigation into the city`s meth problem. As per Winnipeg Police, there is a spike in meth-related crime incidents, like property theft, residential break-ins, unreasonable anger towards each other (meth users) and other people around them, violent attacks, some ending up in lethal outcomes for victims. Winnipeg Police have shut down a...

A famous Winnipegger Kurt Keats helped the University of Massachusetts Minutemen got to Frozen Four. Next week thanks to him, the team will face the University of Denver Pioneers. This will be the first Frozen Four both for UMass Minutemen and for Keats and it will definitely be a tough challenge for them all. Keats is the only player who has left after the coach changed. In the first year under coach Carvel, the team won five games. And last year, the tea...

As the snow melted away with a spring coming to Winnipeg, a huge number of potholes showed on our roads. The city authorities dispatched multiple crews and road construction equipment to get the streets fixed and make it safe to drive. As of now, they are concentrating on the main streets of the city and on the streets with the most popular public bus routes. Workers also clear ditches and sewers in preparation for the possible coming spring flooding as th...

Manitoba's first Sikh Heritage Month connects the past to the present in Winnipeg. An iconic Sikh photo was recreated to raise awareness of all city residents about the Sikh heritage. If we look at the photo, we immediately see the streetcar and the architecture of the early 20th Century. However, the generations of Sikhs see much more. They see pioneers. They see perseverance. However, most of all, they see pride. That is why the interest of people in thi...

Millennium Library visitors do not like new security measures that were introduced in the library about a month ago. On Tuesday more than 200 people participated in "read-in" event on the floor of the main lobby before the security entrance. They were holding signs, read books, and passed around a petition in the area right before mandatory security screening. Their main goal was to show that the library should be accessible to all people. New security mea...

Gas prices growth will have an impact on every person in our country, every trip to work and to the local grocery store matters and hits your wallet if you planning a road trip or you need to just get around the city to run daily errands. The cost of filling up has already risen by as much as 20 cents per liter in Winnipeg. The new carbon tax on gasoline, diesel and heating fuels is now implemented in Manitoba since Monday, April 1st. The federal tax is $2...

On Tuesday Winnipeg transit bus got stuck and the tow crew had to be called to get it moving again. The incident happened April 2nd on McDermott Avenue and Arlington Street crossing. As you can see in the photo the sign for a bicycle lane is down on the ground and under the bus. As of now, there is no information about the reasons that led to the incident and why the sign was hit. Also, there is no official statement from Winnipeg Transit representative on...

Animal shelters are full of animals that are just waiting for someone to take care of them and bring them to a place they can feel safe at and could call it home. Doggy daycares across Winnipeg are filling up fast, February and March is pretty much the peak season for daycare and boarding. But still, even after the winter is over, there are many pets waiting to be adopted and find a new home. Fosters and supplies are always needed to help support the anima...

Volunteers are really making a difference in helping those who are in need. We are talking homeless people, poor, sick, disabled, children without parents…, the list is endless, so each volunteer, each day and each hour they give and provide the service, really helps those people and the cities to stay cleaner and a better place to live in. Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud, the Executive director at 1JustCity talks about making new plastic bags out of old plastic...

Winnipeg authorities are predicting major flooding this spring along the Red River. The communities along the river banks know very well how dangerous floods could be. From the destruction power of moving water, that destroys houses and vehicles, to a deadly danger for people, who get caught by the stream. The biggest area of concern is the Red River and Highway 75, which leads from Winnipeg to the USA border. While some flooding may be inevitable, there a...

Flood water is a hazard to health and extremely dangerous when moving. Flooding can occur at any time of the year and can be due to many causes from heavy rainfall and blocked drains to burst water mains, tidal ingress and burst river banks. ... Whatever the cause, flood water presents a general hazard to health. Based on predictions, water levels in his town could rise to 2011 levels with a normal melt season – which harms local businesses if the highway...

Crime is on the rise throughout Canada and in Winnipeg in particular. Our city police dedicate a lot of manpower and recourses to fight crime, to locate and punish those responsible for criminal activity in Winnipeg. Winnipeg Police officers were called to the intersection of Portage Avenue and Spence Street at approximately 1 a.m. on Friday where they found an injured man. The unidentified male appeared injured after the attack or assault by another perso...

Just yesterday we got news about a floating water park big enough for 100 people is coming to Minnedosa Lake. The park is being developed by Calgary-based Splish Splash Water Park. And now another great news for water fun activities lovers in our city: a new indoor splash pad had just opened and people have until Saturday to check it out for free. I mean FREE ADMISSION, what can be better!? Thursday, March 28, 2019 members of the community celebrated the g...

Last year by the city`s authorities was announced a big number of road construction projects in Winnipeg. Most of such works were already finished, but some of the projects are still in progress in different areas of the city. New Year, new construction projects! Winnipeg is a great and constantly growing city. Our city authorities recognize a need for constant growth and development as the city`s population grows every year. The City of Winnipeg tabled it...

Now that pot can be purchased legally in a various online and offline store, many Canadians decided to try it for the first time for themselves or even get it as a gift for their friends and family members. A survey by Lift & Co. found that nearly 3 million Canadians plan to give the gift of cannabis this year. Of those, men are twice as likely as women to wrap up the pot as a present. According to the recent polls, 38 percent of Canadians use pot solely f...

A lot of accidents on the road happened because drivers are in a hurry and some are excessively speeding, distracted or simply intentionally do not follow the rules and regulations. Every year, about 421,000 people are injured in crashes that have involved a driver who was distracted in some way. On Wednesday, March 27th a crash happened that involved a transit bus and another vehicle. One person was taken to hospital following a collision between a van an...

Wild turkeys were first seen in Winnipeg last week. Turkey flocks were wandering in many city areas, including yards in River Heights, roadways in south St. Norbert and even a Starbucks parking lot. Photos and videos of wild turkeys continue to appear on social networks. So, they are still in the city and as it became known the birds are making their way to Osborne Village.   City authorities continue to recommend people not to get too close to wild birds...

Gender-neutral birth certificates can be allowed in Manitoba. Human rights hearing began on Monday and it is scheduled for four days in Winnipeg. After it, it will be decided whether gender-neutral birth certificates should be allowed in Manitoba. A person wearing a beautiful suit was at the hearing. T.A. is the person who does not identify as either male or female and uses the 'they' and 'them' pronouns. Despite the fact that they were wearing a male suit...