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city Power of Movement 2010 - Winnipeg Art Gallery Event

Mar 5th, 08:06
By 2026, over 6 million Canadians will have arthritis. Power of Movement 2010: Thousands participate in world’s largest yoga fundraiser for arthritis research

city MTS Centre still rockin'

Mar 2nd, 15:00
Despite a slow 2009, the MTS Centre is still an attractive venue for big name artists.

city Wal-Mart expansion not a threat: Chamber

Mar 2nd, 12:00
Wal-Mart Canada plans up to 40 brand-spankin' new supercentres in Canada - sprawling 100,000+ square-foot one-stop-shops whose wide range of offerings includes groceries.

city Mondragón to pay 40% more if mortgage replaces rent

Mar 2nd, 10:00
A member of the Mondragón co-operative in Winnipeg's Exchange District says building ownership by tenants will make them eligible for grants

city How privately owned gyms in Winnipeg succeed in underdog role

Mar 2nd, 09:00
Thanks to the challenges associated with establishing a small business in a very competitive industry, privately owned gyms in Winnipeg are clearly the Rocky Balboa to commercial gyms’ Apollo Creed.

city Ode to an unpaid cable bill

Mar 2nd, 08:45
Despite an outstanding $200 cable bill Shaw Commuications really wants to offer me more services.

city Finding tasty treats that won’t hurt the tummy

Mar 2nd, 08:00
Living gluten free in Winnipeg is no easy task, but thanks to increased awareness, managing celiac disease is becoming a little bit easier.

city A FULL COURT OF COMEDY FOR MARCH MADNESS

Mar 2nd, 00:41
It's March Madness at the Green Brier Inn on Wednesday, March 10th. Double your laughter with features Ryan Ash and Marnie Couchman at the next N.E.W. Comedy Projekt show along with a full court of comedy MVPs.

city Olympic celebrations boost Winnipeg restaurant sales

Mar 1st, 15:35
Local sports bars benefitted from fans who couldn't make it to Vancouver

city Roll up the rim to waste?

Mar 1st, 14:45
Tim Hortons encourages people to be responsible consumers by selling reusable cups and offering a 10-cent discount to those who use them. But their popular contest may discourage this responsible behaviour.

city Winnipeg Harvest scores along with Sidney Crosby

Mar 1st, 13:36
Food bank teams up with True North Sports and Entertainment Limited's gold medal event.

city Winnipeg's Jonathan Toews Named Top Forward For the 2010 Olympic Hockey Tournament

Mar 1st, 11:02
Team Canada wins hockey gold at the 2010 Olympics. Jonathan Toews named top forward for the tournament.

city The Don't Panic Party!

Feb 10th, 21:00
*prosper st productions* invites you to join Cocktail Hostages, Soul Berry, and Slow Burn Winter for an evening of bad-ass tunes and baked goods at The Zoo!

city Beer, Chicken & Comedy

Feb 9th, 18:17
Where else can you find beer, chicken, and comedy but at the Green Brier Inn on Wednesday, February 10th. Get your laugh on with Judy Dougall as she headlines the next N.E.W. Comedy Projekt show along with a busload of up-and-coming Winnipeg comics.

city Hilton Suites Winnipeg team members to help host the 2010 Winter Olympics!

Jan 29th, 09:46
Hilton Suites Winnipeg team members prepare to head to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa for a month to work in Whistler Village during the Olympics.

city Spoken Word and Live Music with RPM

Jan 22nd, 00:00
A spoken-word event and acoustic guitar set at the Second Cup on the corner of River & Osborne.

city Culture on Every Browser

Dec 16th 2009, 13:30
The Culture On Every Corner campaign, which launched in October, promotes Winnipeg's eight major arts groups and is looking to draw tourists from neighboring Saskatchewan, Ontario and North Dakota.

city They have an app for that (Thankfully)

Nov 24th 2009, 11:42
An iPhone application programmed and designed by four Winnipeg companies wants to ensure that you will never be too far away from a restroom.

city *PROSPER ST PRODUCTIONS* AND THE HUNGOVER EMPIRE PRESENT RPM'S MISCELLANEOUS BOOK LAUNCH

Nov 23rd 2009, 23:19
prosper st productions and the Hungover Empire are proud to present RPM's Miscellaneous Book Launch on Saturday, December 5, 2009 in Winnipeg. The event will be held at The Zoo, 160 Osborne Street, starting at 9:00 PM.

city H1N1 - Panicking about the pandemic

Nov 20th 2009, 15:15
A first-person view of hospitals and being sick in the time of the H1N1 pandemic

city Daycares ramping up pandemic preparedness

Nov 16th 2009, 14:00
With H1N1 causing concern among parents, daycares in the city have made pandemic planning a priority.

city Short days of a long blue winter

Nov 11th 2009, 07:00 - 1 Comment
Winnipeggers suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder are not doomed to a winter of depression. Support groups, light therapy, vitamins and vacations can all help.

city A 'few hundred thousand' stolen from Red River College safe

Nov 9th 2009, 17:50
Security lessons not learned from theft a year earlier?

video Colour Me Pink Hockey tournament raises $30,000 for CancerCare

Nov 9th 2009, 16:30
The second annual Twisters Head Shave Fundraiser took place November 6, 7, and 8. All proceeds go to CancerCare.

city Some Bomber fans are already building for next year

Nov 9th 2009, 15:33
Despite a roller-coaster season for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, some fans plan on sticking with the team.

city Get down, get funky and get ready to sweat

Nov 9th 2009, 13:45
"Ditch the workout,join the party." Zumba instructor Amanda Gill promotes the benefits and the fun you will have from taking a class.

city Winnipeg is stalling on a compost program

Nov 5th 2009, 17:20
Major cities around the globe are trashing the traditional waste removal systems to include new and improved compost programs. Why is Winnipeg bucking the trend?

video Symphony rebirth in C major

Nov 4th 2009, 07:00
Don't tell Jean-Francois Phaneuf the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is only for old people. Phaneuf leads the WSO's charge to connect with younger audiences.

city Goodbye November, hello Movember

Nov 3rd 2009, 12:00
Prostate cancer awareness is in full force with the return of Movember.

city Winnipeg’s bar industry battles for bragging rights

Nov 3rd 2009, 09:50
Eight of Winnipeg's top nightclubs and bars competed for hospitality supremacy in a one-night showdown called Bar Warz. The competition was the first to feature as many as eight bars, in one venue, vying for highest sales and bragging rights.