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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba’s gas tax holiday will extend until the end of the year, the province says. During his 2023 election campaign, Wab Kinew promised to eliminate the gas tax for six months. The tax holiday, which started Jan. 1, has been extended several …
Read More »‘The best peace in my life’: Ex-Winnipeg gang members turn it around to help youth in need – Winnipeg
A Winnipeg organization aimed at helping inner-city youth turn their lives around says it’s all about being a consistent presence in the community, and being there for others. Four Sacred Hearts was started by a group of ex-gang members who sought a different path in life, and continue to share …
Read More »‘We go through about 50,000 cobs of corn’: Manitoba festival ready to feed visitors – Winnipeg
It’s a local tradition that brings thousands of visitors to one of Manitoba’s fastest-growing cities, and the 2024 event features family-friendly entertainment, big-name Canadian headlining acts and, of course, corn — lots of corn. The Morden Corn & Apple Festival, which kicks off Friday in the community near the Canada-U.S. …
Read More »Winnipeg residents step up after thieves steal community fridge – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A community organization says it’s feeling the love after a stolen fridge was replaced thanks to Winnipeggers who offered to donate a replacement. The Spence Neighbourhood Association runs a community fridge, which provides fresh food to residents who otherwise wouldn’t be able …
Read More »‘Absolute surprise’: Winnipeg jazz legend Ron Paley awarded Order of Manitoba – Winnipeg
A longtime fixture in the Manitoba music scene who has played with legendary artists including Frank Sinatra has been awarded the province’s highest honour. Ron Paley was among 12 Manitobans to receive the Order of Manitoba at an investiture ceremony Thursday. Paley, 73, said being made a member of the order came …
Read More »Former Winnipegger nears finish line of ambitious CFL record attempt – Winnipeg
A former Winnipegger’s attempt at achieving an unusual, football-themed world record could be complete by Saturday night — assuming everything goes according to plan. Chris Tymofichuk is attempting to set the mark for catching CFL games at all nine stadiums in the shortest amount of time. The time to beat …
Read More »12 to be invested into Order of Manitoba Thursday – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A dozen notable Manitobans are set to receive the province’s highest honour at a ceremony Thursday afternoon. Lt.-Gov. Anita Neville will formally invest each of the 12 — whose contributions to the province range from politics to music to public health — …
Read More »Fundraiser for 142-year-old Manitoba locomotive gaining steam – Winnipeg
An iconic Manitoba railway is looking for the public’s help to get Canada’s oldest operating steam locomotive back on track. The beloved Prairie Dog Central Railway is looking at critical maintenance to its Steam Locomotive No. 3, which was built way back in 1882, to get it back in service …
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