Two newly rebuilt tennis courts and a renovated soccer pitch are now open to the public in south Winnipeg.
The new facilities are located in Thelma J. Call Park, next to Bonnycastle School in Waverley Heights on Chancellor Drive.
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Attendance Steady, Budget Balanced for 2017 Manitoba Museum Season
The Manitoba Museum celebrated another year of solid attendance and excellent financial health Thursday night.
At the museum’s AGM, outgoing Board Chair Scott Craig highlighted the year’s successes, including the Canada 150 exhibition, the renewal of the Nonsuch Gallery, World’s Giant Dinosaurs exceeding attendance targets and their outreach project, called Spirit Lines, winning the Governor General’s History Award.
$116 M Road-Renewal Season Kicks Off in Winnipeg
More than 200 construction projects are planned for Winnipeg this year, including local and regional streets, back lanes and sidewalks.
Mayor Brian Bowman said Friday that about 150 kilometres of improvements are scheduled for this year, including continuing work on the Southwest Rapid Transit corridor and the Waverley Underpass project.
Sports Highlights
‘Hanksfest’ Hitting Theatres to Celebrate Tom Hanks This Summer
Fans of actor Tom Hanks will get their fill this summer at a movie theatre event dedicated entirely to the legendary actor.
Hanksfest is hitting Cineplex theatres nationwide beginning July 6, showcasing a month of Hanks’ most iconic films on the big screen.
Fake Police Arrest and Force Woman to Deposit Cash in Latest Canada Revenue Scam
By The Canadian Press
VANCOUVER – Vancouver police say there’s a new twist on a Canada Revenue Agency scam they’ve been warning the public about and the swindle involves being arrested.
Police say a 58-year-old woman received a phone call on Wednesday afternoon from someone claiming to be from the agency, who said she owed $6,000 in taxes and there was a warrant for her arrest.
Lawyer for Former TV Journalist Steve Vogelsang Seeking Mental Tests
By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – The lawyer for a former TV journalist accused in several bank robberies says he plans to speak to the Crown about arranging for psychiatric tests to determine his client’s mental state.
Stephen Vogelsang is charged with robbing two banks in Medicine Hat, Alta., three in Regina and one in Saskatoon last year.
What Makes a Beer a Beer? Feds Brew Changes to National Beer Standards
By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
OTTAWA – Your beer is about to undergo a government makeover.
Federal officials are proposing changes to national beer standards that would widen the number of ingredients permitted in a pint and force brewers to list every ingredient on a can or bottle.
2018 Gun Amnesty Underway, Says Winnipeg Police
Winnipeg Police say they continue to encourage anyone who wishes to safely get rid of a firearm to contact them to do so.
The 2018 Gun Amnesty allows people to voluntarily turn in all types of weapons, including pellet guns and ammunition.
Browaty Calls for Portage and Main Question on Ballot
Councillor Jeff Browaty wants to see the question of opening Portage and Main put on this October’s civic election ballot.
The North Kildonan city councillor introduced a motion at city hall Thursday to consider a resolution to place the following question on the Oct. 24, 2018 ballot: “Do you support the opening of Portage & Main to pedestrian crossings? YES/NO.”
Diversity Gardens Receive 250K Donation
Canada’s new Diversity Gardens at Assiniboine Park have received another generous donation.
The Bert & Lee Friesen Foundation announced a $250,000 donation to the Conservancy’s Imagine a Place Campaign Wednesday night.
