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A Year After ‘Despacito’ Has Latin Music Found a Permanent Home on Canadian Radio?

July 20, 2018 07:04 AM in The Canadian Press • 0 Comments

By David Friend, The Canadian Press

Toronto-based sisters and music duo behind the pop group ‘LOLAA’, Lex Valentine, right, and Nadia Valerie King pose for a photograph in Toronto on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette)

TORONTO – Singer Alx Veliz is certain that a recent swell in the popularity of Latin music is signalling a change of tastes with many Canadian listeners.

He points to the numerous Latin songs that broke into mainstream consciousness across the country last year, led by the colossal hit, “Despacito,” performed by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber. Veliz’s 2016 hit single “Dancing Kizomba” left its own mark when it was released in an alternate Spanish version.

Sobeys Bringing ‘FreshCo’ Discount Grocery Brand to Winnipeg

July 19, 2018 05:00 PM in News • 0 Comments

Sobeys is converting two Winnipeg Safeway locations into new discount stores under the company’s FreshCo brand.

Sobeys says FreshCo will offer Winnipeg shoppers the lowest food prices in the city when it launches in spring 2019.

Alcohol and Speed Factors in Fatal Manitoba Crash: RCMP

July 19, 2018 04:27 PM in News • 0 Comments

Manitoba RCMP say alcohol, speed and lack of seatbelt use were factors in a fatal crash near Sandy Bay First Nation Wednesday night.

Police responded to the single-vehicle crash at around 8:20 p.m. where a 39-year-old area man rolled a minivan with two passengers inside.

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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Ebb and Flow First Nation

July 19, 2018 03:34 PM in News • 0 Comments

A 19-year-old woman who was walking near the Ebb and Flow First Nation community arena was hit and killed by a vehicle late Wednesday.

The single-vehicle crash happened at around 11:50 p.m. on Provincial Road 278 as the woman was attempting to cross the street.

Jets Sign Forward Adam Lowry to Three-Year Contract Worth $8.75 Million

July 19, 2018 03:19 PM in The Canadian Press • 0 Comments

By The Canadian Press

Mark Scheifele - Adam Lowry — Winnipeg Jets’ Mark Scheifele (55) and Adam Lowry (17) celebrate after Lowry scored on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Ryan Miller (30) during third period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Sunday, March 26, 2017. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Trevor Hagan)

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets have avoided salary arbitration with forward Adam Lowry, signing him to a three-year, US$8.75 million contract.

The 25-year-old played in 45 games for the Jets last season, recording 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists) and eight penalty minutes.

Asleep at the Wheel: MPI Says Some Motorists Driving While Drowsy

July 19, 2018 02:31 PM in News • 0 Comments

WINNIPEG — Summer road trip season has prompted a warning from Manitoba Public Insurance: wake up behind the wheel.

A recent MPI poll found nearly half of 800 people surveyed admitted to driving while drowsy at least once, including feeling drowsy while driving on a long trip, during the day or at night.

University of Winnipeg Puts Call Out for Indigenous Artist to Create Podium

July 19, 2018 12:55 PM in The Canadian Press • 0 Comments

By The Canadian Press

University of Winnipeg Convocation — (@UWINNIPEG / TWITTER)

WINNIPEG – The University of Winnipeg has put out a call for an Indigenous artist to create a podium for special events such as convocation.

The university has $15,000 to spend on a piece that reflects the location of the university on Treaty 1 territory and on the homeland of the Métis.

Brandon Cop Cleared in Criminal Code Probe by IIU

July 19, 2018 10:42 AM in News • 0 Comments

A Brandon police officer won’t be facing charges after allegations of potential Criminal Code offences.

The Independent Investigation Unit received a complaint July 5, 2017 into alleged distribution of intimate images of a female civilian attempting to secure a job with the Brandon Police Service.

Baring (and Sharing) Our SOUL: Conference Spotlights the Best of Winnipeg

July 19, 2018 08:42 AM in Columns • 0 Comments

By Donovan Toews and Christopher Leach

There’s no question about it — the heartbeat of Winnipeg has been thumping loud and clear and full of pride. While the nation watched, tens of thousands of citizens flocked to fill downtown streets to cheer on our own Winnipeg Jets in their hopeful pursuit of the coveted Stanley Cup. Window after window was covered with “Go Jets Go!” made from ‘borrowed’ office paper. Social media exploded with “We are Winnipeg” and Bhangra-dancing Winnipeg Jets fans. What’s undeniably clear: Winnipeg is at its best right now and only getting better. It’s gritty. It’s authentic. It has soul. This prairie soul will be on full display at the upcoming Canadian Institute of Planners conference from July 19-22 as hundreds of planners, engineers, architects, elected officials, and designers from across the country arrive in Winnipeg to tell stories, share ideas and contemplate their respective roles in the field of city-building.

New National Campaign Launched to Reduce Household Food Waste

July 19, 2018 08:08 AM in The Canadian Press • 0 Comments

By Magdaline Boutros, The Canadian Press

MONTREAL – Every day, an estimated 2.4 million Canadian potatoes are thrown in the trash.

That’s along with 1.2 million apples, one million cups of milk, 750,000 loaves of bread and 450,000 eggs tossed every day, for a total of 2.2 million tonnes of edible food waste per year, according to the authors of a new campaign to reduce food waste.

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