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Nice Sign, Burt!

September 23, 2017 08:00 AM in Photos • 0 Comments

Burton Cummings Theatre — Winnipeg musician Burton Cummings admires the newly-installed marquee outside the downtown theatre bearing his name on Friday night. Cummings is back in his hometown for a two-night set at the Smith Street venue. He plays again tonight beginning at 8 p.m. to a sold-out crowd. (DAN HARPER PHOTO)

Welcome to the Jungle: Guns N’ Roses Rock in Winnipeg

August 25, 2017 09:14 AM in Photos • 0 Comments

The classic Guns N’ Roses lineup featuring original members Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan showed up in Winnipeg on Thursday night to play a loud and blistering show for their devoted fans. The reunited ‘Guns’ have been travelling the globe for months on their Not In This Lifetime Tour and brought the show to Winnipeg’s Investors Group Field. The band hit the stage around 8:30 p.m. with a rendition of It’s So Easy complete with pyrotechnics and fireworks, and would go on to play a loud and energetic set of their classics songs from the late 80’s and early 90’s.

Manitoba Moose Present Cheque for $11K to Assiniboine Park Zoo

August 24, 2016 12:29 PM in Photos • 0 Comments

Manitoba Moose - Assiniboine Park Zoo — Dan Hursh, vice-president of operations with the Manitoba Moose, presents a cheque to Gary Lunsford, head of zoological operations at Assiniboine Park Zoo on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. The Moose raised $11,200 during a polar bear-themed night during one of last season’s games at MTS Centre. Funds raised also came from a jersey auction and will benefit the zoo’s Conservation Centre and polar bear rescue team. (JONATHAN KOZUB / MANITOBA MOOSE)

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PHOTOS: Wild Winter Canoe Race at The Forks

February 16, 2016 11:47 AM in Photos • 1 Comment

The first ever Wild Winter Canoe Race tested the (frozen) waters at The Forks on Monday.

Community Living Winnipeg held the inaugural event, which will trial a demonstration for next year’s fundraiser.

Twelve teams took part in a friendly competition on a course of groomed snow tracks located at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers. The racecourse was made up of a straight, snow-packed 200-meter course of four lanes.

60,000+ People ‘Find It Downtown’

September 14, 2015 08:49 AM in Photos • 0 Comments

ManyFest Food Truck Wars — An estimated 60,000+ people filled the streets of downtown Winnipeg over the weekend for the annual ManyFest. The three-day festival took over Broadway and Memorial Boulevard, where the popular Food Truck Wars were happening. The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ organized the event, which combines several festivals into one big party, encompassing food and drink, live music, culture, dancing and the popular Electric Donkey Run. Next year’s ManyFest is September 9-11, 2016. (STAN MILOSEVIC / CHRISD.CA)

PHOTOS: Pride Winnipeg Parade Celebrates LGBTTQ* Community

June 15, 2015 08:05 AM in Photos • 0 Comments

Sunday’s Pride Winnipeg parade is said to be the largest ever — drawing out more than 1,000 people to march in downtown celebrating those who identify as LGBTTQ* — lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit and queer.

Seventy entrants were registered for the trek, which took the parade down Broadway to Memorial Boulevard, York Avenue and Garry Street.

Healthy and Cute — Zoo Introduces Snow Leopard Babies

June 3, 2015 11:36 AM in Photos • 0 Comments

Snow Leopard Cubs — Recently-born snow leopard cubs at the Assiniboine Park Zoo. (HANDOUT)

The news release was only one line long, but when the animals are so cute, is there really much more to say?

The Assiniboine Park Zoo released photos on Wednesday of its new snow leopard cubs. The two males were born in May and weigh a little over 1.5 kg each.

Zoo officials say both babies are healthy. And cute. Let’s not forget how incredibly cute they are.

Filed Your Taxes Yet, Young Lad?

March 21, 2015 09:39 AM in Photos • 0 Comments

Andrew Ladd - Baby — Winnipeg Jets captain Andrew Captain greets a baby at H&R Block on Goulet Street on Friday, March 20, 2015. Ladd paid a visit to the local tax office to raise funds for Breakfast for Learning — a national charity that educates, and empowers communities to deliver school-based nutrition programs to children and youth. NHL players in other cities — on behalf of Visa Canada — visited other H&R Block locations to help the charity reach its goal of $65,000. H&R Block will donate $5 to Breakfast for Learning for every client who makes a tax appointment. (HANDOUT)

Hearty ‘Peggers Make Most of -40 Weekend Weather

February 23, 2015 08:53 AM in Photos • 0 Comments

The 15th annual Ice Bike ride across the Red River on Saturday, February 21, 2015. (TED GRANT / CHRISD.CA)

The 2015 Hypothermic 1/2 Marathon on Sunday, February 22, 2015. (KELLY MORTON / RUNNINGROOM.CA)

A skin-biting wind chill didn’t stop hundreds of Winnipeggers from enjoying the great outdoors over the weekend.

Sure, your exposed skin may have froze in minutes, but what’s to keep you from having a good time and being active? Surely not a little cold.

Saturday saw about 150 participants ride the 15th annual Ice Bike event at The Forks. Sponsored by Woodcock Cycle, riders made their way through snow-covered terrain in support of the Manitoba Lung Association. Riders came dressed for the elements, but some did experience gear-shifting issues.

On Sunday, 575 brave souls laced up for The Running Room’s 2015 Hypothermic 1/2 Marathon at FortWhyte Alive. The wind chill felt like -43 at the time.

View the photo gallery from both events below.