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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 needed. One of such cases unfold in Winnipeg and missing teenage boy was found. An 18-year-old Pierse Munroe of Winnipeg was reported missing by family members and local police started a search operati...

Now, all video game lovers can forget about controllers and old sofas, because Escape room creators offer a completely new approach. Do you like to play video games? Then you should definitely visit a new place that was opened on Thursday on Portage Avenue. There you will find 11 game rooms that offer to solve very complex tasks. It all started when a couple from Winnipeg opened The Real Escape Canada. Firstly, they thought it would be a hobby since everyo...

Although most Winnipeg residents prefer to stay at home on cold winter days, some Winnipeggers will still go outside to do a good job. 'Beat the Cold' triathlon was organized to raise the awareness of Winnipeg residents about homeless people and to attract attention to them. The first 'Beat the Cold' race will be on February 9 at the Forks.  Just a Warm Sleep shelter will receive all the money collected during the triathlon. At the moment, the shelter can...

The working week is coming to an end, which means it is time to think about what to do during the weekend! Despite the cold weather, we strongly recommend not to stay home on the weekend. So, here are the most interesting ideas how all Winnipeg residents can spend time and have fun: 1. Winnipeg music venues will be full of everything from rap to thrash metal this weekend for the annual Big Fun Festival. This fest is a great answer to Austin, Texas's acclai...

Car theft is a growing problem in Canada, thankfully in Winnipeg, we have the Air1 helicopter that helps police to track down and find the stolen vehicle fast! The use of Air 1 was quite successful in Winnipeg, no problems were detected. It helped the police to find stolen vehicles and follow the high-speed chases multiple times. On Monday, January 21st police officers found a car near Beverley Street that matched the description of a vehicle that was repo...

Car theft is a growing problem in Canada, thankfully in Winnipeg, we have the Air1 helicopter that helps police to track down and find the stolen vehicle fast! A new report from the Canadian Insurance Bureau says that picky car thieves are increasingly targeting Ford trucks and high-end SUVs. At the same time, the total number of car thefts continues to grow throughout the country. Winnipeg Police continue to receive reports of hijackings of cars that were...

Everyone wants to live in a big house, with many rooms and the property big enough to drive around in a golf cart, with a pool and four-car garage, but not everyone can afford it, especially counting the fact that after purchasing a house like this for a hefty price, you will have to pay annual taxes on the property that could reach like $40-50 thousand dollars annually. Demographia’s international housing affordability survey – its 15th annual, in collabo...

The residents of the house at 454 Burrows Ave. complain that the house’s owner does not pay any attention to the house. One of the 8 people living in the house, Jeff Sobkowicz, says that they see mould, cockroaches, clogged pipes and impossible dampness. "We stepped on it and then it was ice," he said. "It was sickening, and what was more sickening was [the owner] didn't care about it. The air quality is terrible." The house looks awful. It seems that it i...

Canada is known for being open to immigrants from all over the world and excepting refugees to help them feel safe and build a new life in a new country. Many of those refugees found a good job and a happily married to people they chose for themselves, they are also being productive members of Canadian society, often taking part in charity events and contributing as volunteers as much as they can. Joby Varkey and Robin Roy are both Indian citizens and perm...

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. All schools in the Red River Valley School Division are closed today. Schools in the western region of the B...

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! On Tuesday, January 22nd the Blue Bombers announced Michael Couture had been signed to a one-year extension for the 2019 CFL season. Couture was the Blue Bombers se...

Winnipeg police say they have seen a steady increase in the number of bike theft incidents over the last several years. Between 2012 and 2018, the number of incidents went up more than 82 percent, from 717 to 1,304, according to police. They note an "incident" may involve more than one stolen bike. After consulting with the Winnipeg Police Service, retail stores, specialty stores offline and online, an offer was made to register bikes at the time of purcha...

Canada lichenologists unite to choose a lichen for each province. Now, Manitoba has official bird, tree and flower and in the nearest future it might also have its official lichen. Hundreds of studies are conducted across the country to identify lichens and, accordingly, to create a new official symbol of Manitoba and other provinces. The idea came back in 2016, and in 2017, Canadian scientists began to draw attention to it. People usually do not pay atten...

Now, all Winnipeggers can come to Icy outdoor bar and relax with their friends on the frozen Assiniboine River. Festi-Bar on Ice opened its doors officially on Wednesday, January 23. Beer lovers can order a drink in a glass made of ice. Those who wish to get warm and lovers of hot chocolate will also find options for themselves. Festi-Bar is hosted by Festival du Voyageur. This year the festival celebrated its 50th anniversary. Communications and marketing...

A few days ago, the residents of Manitoba were able to get acquainted with the new food guide. It is significantly different from the previous version because this time special attention is paid to plant protein and foods that grow in the place where people live. Some people expressed their concern because the guide has practically no animal protein. That means that the amount of meat and dairy products has significantly decreased. However, Dr. Joyce Slato...

Clara Monias got the nickname 'Walker of Garden Hill' many years ago, and now the woman is returning to her workout. Monias has a terrible disease – diabetes. She explained that exercising was almost the only thing thanks to which she felt much better. However, she took a break in exercising. Now, Clara Monias is ready to start over! "I wanted to be healthy for my grandchildren so I can take care of them. I've got 14," said Monias. The woman also said that...

Now, Manitoba residents can get acquainted with a new food guide that dietitians released several days ago. This time, dietitians pay attention not only to healthy eating but also to products that grow in the region. According to the new food guide, people should pay more attention to food, rather than to the size of their portions. "Before, they were still very much focused on portion sizes. Now they're focusing more on culture, and coming back to more tr...

The first bench created from recycled plastic bags appeared in Winnipeg. Manitoba students took part in an annual recycling program under which they collected almost a million plastic bags. The recycling program turned the plastic bags into benches that Manitoba schools can use now. More than 150 schools in Manitoba participated in the collection of plastic bags for the recycling program. On Tuesday, one of the benches appeared in Winnipeg at General Byng...