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Recently the acts of vandalism based on racial and religious hatred happening more often in Winnipeg. Most of such cases never get solved and the investigation leads nowhere. Winnipeg police found the word "Jew" written in black paint on the window of BerMax Caffe. The same inscription was depicted on the fence in the parking lot of the institution. The inscription was discovered on Friday, February 1st at approximately 8 am. The cafe owners immediately ca...

For Winnipeggers, the cold isn’t going away any time soon. Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the -20 to -30 C range for at least a week, and long-range models from Environment and Climate Change Canada indicate temperatures are likely to stay below normal until nearly the end of the month. Environment Canada meteorologist said that the recent snowfall – of which Winnipeg saw between 10-15 cm – was the result of a warm front stemming from a low-pres...

Every winter in Winnipeg there is special parking rules implemented to help snow cleaning services move the equipment around the city and clean the streets to make it possible and safe to drive and get to work and back home. The city authorities use special signs to mark places that are prohibited from parking, which are priorities for snow removal. This week will deliver the coldest temperatures and highest wind chill values of the winter. Bitterly and br...

Main Street Project will open around the clock warming centre for all people who need to spend a night somewhere. The main difference of this place from other shelters of the city is that its doors will be open absolutely for all residents of the city, even if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The executive director Rick Lees explained that the only reason a person can be denied in access is too aggressive behaviour. "This is a warming cent...

A couple from England has been coming to Manitoba for 14 years to go ice fishing. Diana and Steve Crook live in the UK, and for the first time they tried ice fishing in 2005. They just fell in love with this activity, and since then they come to Lake Winnipeg every year. “We might not catch fish all the time but just being here is beautiful,” said Diana. “Everybody is so friendly, especially when they know you’re English. They all want to talk to you and t...

Winnipeg is known to be one of the coldest cities of Canada. The temperature easily reaches -30C in winter, and a lot of people do not feel safe. Freezing weather is especially dangerous for homeless people of the city. A lot of profit and non-profit organizations are involved in helping the homeless. However, many people who live on the streets still have no place to spend cold winter nights. Nancy Chippendale said that such a central place is very import...

BerMax Caffe and Bistro was vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti. This place is run by an observant Jewish family. Last week, the word "Jew" appeared on the windows and in the parking lot of the restaurant. A vandalism report was received by the Police on Friday morning. The Police assume the crime was motivated by hate. The restaurant owner is very sad by the incident and says that his family will hardly forget this situation for a long time. "Our family...

Approximately ten months ago a scary crash happened in Saskatchewan, experts believe it was not an accident. On April 6 last year 16 people were killed and 13 injured, when a westbound semi-trailer truck struck a northbound coach bus near Armley, Saskatchewan, Canada. The semi-trailer had failed to yield at a flashing stop sign at the intersection of Highways 35 and 335. An emotional sentencing hearing for the truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Br...

Despite the fact that in Canada now there are severe frosts and the air temperature drops to extreme cold, the contractor does not stop the reconstruction of the Montreal's Circuit. It is noted that when planning work, the weather conditions risks were brought into the reconstruction schedule, and therefore there are no problems now, because part of the work is being done indoors, and only after that structures are mounted outdoors. At the same time, it is...

A residential fire is always a scary and dangerous thing, people might get hurt or killed, especially children and elderly citizens since they are not able to react fast and evacuate the building by themselves. Just yesterday, February 3rd a fire occurred in an apartment complex on Grant Avenue near Cambridge Street. Approximately within 20 minutes the blaze was under control, said a City of Winnipeg spokesperson. Two people found inside the suite were tre...

Winnipeg authorities started a full-scale investigation into 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. On Saturday, February 2nd Winnipeg police officers spotted the stolen truck in the area of Keewatin Street and Paci...

Unfortunately, almost every day a police report filed about a missing person in Canada. Most of them a found fast and returned home safely, but for in some cases, the search continues for months. A missing person is always a tragedy for the family and friends. People have no rest, can’t sleep peacefully, when a family member is not at home and safe. But the police and family members work hard every day to locate the missing person and provide help if neede...

The severe cold is gradually leaving the province, and the inhabitants of Manitoba are ready to go out of their homes. So, what can they do on the weekend? We offer three best options: 1. Ego Spank Presents Winnipeg band Ego Spank is going to give a concert series called Ego Spank Presents. As part of this series, a concert in memory of Aretha Franklin will take place on Sunday. It is called Lady of Soul: The Music of Aretha Franklin. The show starts at 8...

A residential fire is always a scary and dangerous thing, people might get hurt or killed, especially children and elderly citizens since they are not able to react fast and evacuate the building by themselves. A residential fire occurred at a 17-storey building in the 500-block of St. Mary Avenue, approximately at 2:40 p.m. Firefighters found the blaze on the 14th floor and called for backup, declaring it a two-alarm fire. Rescue crews were able to contai...

Winnipeggers are so lucky to have such a great team in our city as Jets. Winnipeg Jets always show a great game and a spectacular show. Every game there are thousands of fans and followers support the team and pray for a victory! On Tuesday, January 29th our own Winnipeg Jets shoved a great will and worked hard for the victory. The Jets beat Boston Bruins 4-3. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 36 shots for the Jets and didn’t allow anything past him in the tiebrea...

More than 60% of Sandy Bay First Nation houses are not suitable for living there. Sandy Bay First Nation woman explained that there are only two space heaters to warm the house where seventeen people live. However, when she turns on both, the house can be left without electricity. Charlene Houle’s house was officially declared uninhabitable and condemned. The woman asked First Nation to build a house for her family eighteen years ago. Now, she is still on...

This week will deliver the coldest temperatures and highest wind chill values of the winter. Bitterly and brutally cold air is descending over the eastern prairies of Manitoba. Everyone wants to have a good and comfortable temperature inside the house, especially when you come for the outside freezing cold! But, like for everything in this life, there is a bill for that. In the worst cold weather, the province’s Public Utilities Board (PUB) announced that...

Fellow Winnipeggers, everyone who loves and supports Blue Bombers, get your tickets early for the next game or for the whole season! Let us all come together and show our support for our city team. If you are not going to visit the game, let us plan a game night at home with friends and family! The Blue Bombers just announced a one-year contract extension signed with a Winnipegger Thomas Miles. Miles, 26, is a former member of the Manitoba Bisons. The line...