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city How privately owned gyms in Winnipeg succeed in underdog role

Mar 2nd, 09:00 - 0 Comments
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 Hilton Suites Winnipeg team members to help host the 2010 Winter Olympics!

Jan 29th, 09:46 - 0 Comments
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 They have an app for that (Thankfully)

Nov 24th 2009, 11:42 - 0 Comments
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 Daycares ramping up pandemic preparedness

Nov 16th 2009, 14:00 - 0 Comments
With H1N1 causing concern among parents, daycares in the city have made pandemic planning a priority.

blog Looking for an alternative for H1N1 vaccine

Nov 10th 2009, 12:00 - 2 Comments
In Winnipeg we do not all have equal access to the H1N1 vaccine. This has caused some to seek alternatives.

community H1N1 threat stops post-game handshakes

Nov 10th 2009, 09:00 - 0 Comments
The Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association is taking steps to reduce the spread of H1N1.

city Winnipeg is stalling on a compost program

Nov 5th 2009, 17:20 - 0 Comments
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?

city Goodbye November, hello Movember

Nov 3rd 2009, 12:00 - 0 Comments
Prostate cancer awareness is in full force with the return of Movember.

city H1N1 flu shots interrupted

Nov 2nd 2009, 14:45 - 0 Comments
If you didn't already get your H1N1 flu vaccine you're going to have to wait until next week for the next batch, even if you are on the priority list.

video Zombies attack peg city

Nov 2nd 2009, 12:06 - 1 Comments
Zombies attack downtown Winnipeg in second annual flash mob.

community Winnipeg Brides Finalists in National Blogger Search

Oct 1st 2009, 08:24 - 0 Comments
Will all eyes be watching Winnipeg for Emily Wood and Judith Manzano’s big “I dos”?

city New product? Try Winnipeg first

Feb 24th 2009, 06:30 - 0 Comments
Winnipeg’s stubborn customers might not sound promising for new businesses, but it’s the perfect market to try out a new product

community A needle you need not fear

Feb 4th 2009, 09:00 - 0 Comments
It's not usually what comes to mind when you hear about needles or stabbing, but the art of felting has some West Broadway residences talking

community Raising the flag for a banner New Year

Feb 4th 2009, 07:00 - 0 Comments
Red River College student wins design competition to decorate Chinatown

city Sweating for supper: cashing in hard work for food

Feb 3rd 2009, 10:00 - 0 Comments
Residents in the West Broadway neighbourhood are benefiting from a project put on by the West Broadway Development Corporation

city Don't black out in a whiteout

Feb 2nd 2009, 13:16 - 0 Comments
With the blowing snow and poor road conditions during Manitoba winters, here are some tips to keep in mind if you get caught in low visibility

city Possible Transit Strike?

Aug 19th 2008, 09:00 - 0 Comments
On Wednesday, the members of the Amalgamated Transit Union will vote on a settlement reached by union execs and transit managers.

community Rush Contribute to Canadian Museum for Human Rights

May 29th 2008, 09:40 - 0 Comments
Canadian Rock Trio Rush Donates $100,000 to Canadian Museum for Human Rights

city Transit Policy Draws Cheers and Jeers

Jan 2nd 2008, 15:43 - 5 Comments
Winnipeg Transit's 'next stop' policy has drivers and riders divided.

city Recycle Your Tree

Dec 27th 2007, 00:00 - 0 Comments
Christmas is over, the in-laws are on their way out the door, your pants are a little tight, and the tree is shedding needles all over your floor. Before your dog, cat, or baby starts picking up needles and putting them in their mouth, you should take that thing down and recycle it.

community Rush to play Winnipeg in 2008

Dec 14th 2007, 12:58 - 0 Comments
Rush will add over 40 tour dates across North America in support of their latest work including a Winnipeg date.

city Should bikes be on city streets in the winter?

Dec 13th 2007, 10:42 - 4 Comments
Winter has hit early this year and then it is only appropriate to start the debate regarding people riding their bikes in the winter.

city Winnipeg hasn't forgotten the true meaning of Christmas

Nov 19th 2007, 15:50 - 1 Comments
The Christmas Cheer Board's budget comes from individual and corporate donations

community Moses makes fun-filled musical Mayes

Oct 31st 2007, 17:06 - 0 Comments
Winnipeg Funksters deliver new brew

gallery Kanye rewards long wait

Oct 19th 2007, 13:38 - 3 Comments
October 18th's Kanye West concert was revived by headliner's stage presence.

city Winnipeg's new hostel gives downtown new character

Oct 2nd 2007, 06:00 - 0 Comments
Hostelling International's new Downtowner hostel is having a positive impact on the community

city The need for (less) speed

Oct 1st 2007, 16:00 - 1 Comments
A new Ontario law on speeding has some Winnipeggers asking 'why not here?'

city Gay films show Reel Pride

Oct 1st 2007, 15:38 - 0 Comments
Films highlighting gays and lesbians will get rolling at the film festival Oct. 16 to 21

city Korn's stale rock show shows little evolution

Oct 1st 2007, 11:32 - 1 Comments
Korn plays MTS center to an army of black dressed mostly male followers yet fails to evolve their act and take it to the next level.

city The Full Monty Gyrates Towards Winnipeg

Sep 26th 2007, 06:00 - 1 Comments
Working-class musical about amateur male strippers touches both the funny bone and the heartstrings

city Local Burmese Pray Peace Will Hold

Sep 24th 2007, 16:19 - 1 Comments
Winnipeg's Burmese community watches as large scale protests continue

city In to the Blue

Sep 17th 2007, 08:00 - 0 Comments
The Blue Man Group reveals the path to rock stardom.

city Sparks fly at Beyonce concert in Winnipeg

Sep 16th 2007, 19:17 - 0 Comments
Concert review, Beyonce, MTS Center Winnipeg, September 15, 2007

community 2007 Downtown Sand Bash

Sep 12th 2007, 14:15 - 1 Comments
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ in conjunction with the Graffiti Gallery presents our first Downtown Sand Bash!

city Nathan Nominated for ECHO Songwriting Prize

Sep 5th 2007, 10:04 - 4 Comments
Winnipeg-based roots quartet Nathan is up for one of Canada's most prestigious national songwriting prizes: The ECHO Songwriting Prize. The Juno-nominated act's song "Scarecrow," off its latest Nettwerk Records release Key Principles, stands against songs from Chad VanGaalen, Feuermusik, Abdonminal, and The Besnard Lakes.

blog Stabbings, swarmings, shootings... One Great City!

May 11th 2007, 15:38 - 3 Comments
I grapple with my first experiences as a reporter

blog The Winnipeg Driver

Mar 27th 2007, 19:31 - 8 Comments
Must unleash my road rage!

city City budget gets big thumbs up

Mar 20th 2007, 16:32 - 0 Comments
Winnipeg city councillors agree on something today - their 2007 operating budget

gallery More weather woes

Mar 18th 2007, 17:25 - 0 Comments
Sleet, snow and slippery conditions make for rough weekend

video UPDATE: Arson team investigating house fire

Mar 9th 2007, 11:47 - 0 Comments
Recent developments in Northeast fire

gallery Workman knows how to work a crowd

Mar 9th 2007, 10:37 - 0 Comments
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city Mayors push transit plan

Mar 5th 2007, 17:49 - 0 Comments
Big city mayors want national transit plan to help economy, climate change

city Early morning fire guts Transcona home

Mar 5th 2007, 12:31 - 0 Comments
Overnight fire causes $40,000 damage, no injuries

gallery Cold blast

Mar 5th 2007, 11:22 - 0 Comments
Winnipeggers are surprised with -30C temps this morning, as the spring thaw is pushed back by another Arctic cold front

city Pair charged in drug busts

Mar 2nd 2007, 15:38 - 0 Comments
Winnipeg Police make two large drug busts in a row