Posted by Brian Schultz
A new survey finds that three in 10 Canadians (30% of the population) received a re-gifted gift this holiday season.
The numbers are part of research from eBay Canada, collected by Leger Marketing.
“While Canadians may be reluctant to repurpose holiday gifts, there is nothing wrong with re-gifting or re-selling the item as long [...]

Guests to Agape Table were treated to a full course Christmas dinner Friday. The charity-based organization on Broadway served 600 guests turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and pie. Mmmm!
On Wednesday December 23, Agape Table for Kids celebrated the season with a plate of ham, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetable, fruit salad and ice cream for dessert.
Agape [...]

As you head out to those Boxing Day deals this morning, drive carefully.
Christmas Day in Winnipeg was the perfect day to stay inside and open up gifts, as much of southern Manitoba was blanketed with fresh snow. The flurries began Thursday and increased Friday, bringing with it howling winds and icy road conditions. Those who [...]

Shoppers at St. Vital Centre were directed to available parking spots by Winnipeg police officers earlier this week. Shoppers in Minneapolis can simply check their cell phone, thanks to Twitter.
The Mall of America started tweeting their parking situation on December 19 to help out last-minute shoppers.

Tweets will be sent out 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz
Authorities in Chattanooga, Tennessee are puzzled over how a 4-year-old boy managed to break out of his parents’ home, crack open a beer, wander the streets, and then break into a neighbour’s house to steal their Christmas presents. This is a real story, folks.
The boy was found several hours later wearing a [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz
Corus Radio raised over $34,000 last week during their 12 Hours of Christmas Auction to support Hunger for Hope.
And now the Winnipeg Airports Authority is partnering with the broadcaster and Winnipeg Harvest to make an even bigger dent in child hunger in Manitoba.
Beginning today, 8 large baby coin bottles will be located [...]

The weather on the weekend was mild enough to be outside without the risk of frostbite. With Christmas just a few short days away, many Winnipeggers gathered at the Taylor’s on Roblin Boulevard to check out their spectacular Christmas light display.
Each year, the family adds additional lights to the setup, which now boasts over 100,000.
Watch:

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Posted by Brian Schultz
Whenever Fred Penner is involved in something, you know it’s going to be a good time.
The children’s entertainer will perform this Saturday, December 19 at Shelmerdine Garden Center, 7800 Roblin Blvd. at 1:30 p.m.
Fantasy Theatre’s Max and the Grinch characters will also entertain kids, with the fun beginning at 11 a.m.
Tickets are [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz
Students from Linden Christian School will reveal if they beat last year’s fundraising goal of $12,000 for the World Vision Gift Catalogue later this morning.
More than 570 students took part this year to raise money to purchase gifts such as livestock, antibiotics and school supplies. For the past five years, LCS students [...]

Posted by Sarah Klein
Get ready to track Santa’s flight, kids. North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) announced its escort pilots to help guide Santa in Winnipeg on Wednesday.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sean Penney and Captain David Chamberlin of 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alta., and Captain Yannick Jobin and Captain Dave Patrick of 3 Wing Bagotville, Que., will take [...]

All day Friday, Power 97 and the other Corus radio stations (CJOB and Groove FM) will hold its 12 Hours of Christmas Auction in support of Hunger for Hope.
Up for bids is a number of sweet items, such as an ultimate golf package, kitchen renovation package, tickets to every concert and movie the station presents [...]

In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, a plane took off from Winnipeg to head up north to deliver toys to children in the Arctic.
It was all part of the 6th annual Santa Flight, which made stops in several communities, such as Whale Cove, Rankin Inlet and Coral Harbour.
Watch:

Thanks to Global Winnipeg for sending over [...]