Earlier this summer, two Canadians walked into a party in rural Germany. “Canadians?” joked the host. “I thought you’d smell more like smoke.”
Summer Articles
Manitoba Waiving Park Entry Fees Next Week
Manitoba is waiving entry fees to all provincial parks from July 10-16, where visitors won’t require a park pass for their vehicle.
Canadian Towns and Cities Try Creative Ways to Recruit Lifeguards Amid Shortage
Staff running pools across Canada are trying to entice people to work as lifeguards amid a shortage, the Lifesaving Society says.
Summer of Fun: Downtown BIZ Unveils Seasonal Programming
WINNIPEG — A summer with concerts, food and drink tours, and a farmers’ market is enticing people to head downtown.
Weather Network Summer Forecast: El Nino to Bring Warm Temp West, Cooler Temp East
A summer forecast warns western wildfires will likely continue to be “a major concern,” with higher-than-normal temperatures expected when the second fire season ramps up in July and peaks in August.
Too Few Campsites for Demand: Manitoba Government Promises to Build More Sites
WINNIPEG — Megan Maxwell, like many Manitobans, fires up her computer every spring on the opening day of campsite reservations
Manitoba’s New Parks Reservation Service Launches
WINNIPEG — Manitobans who choose to book a campsite beginning next Monday will hopefully not hit any snags this year.
City Seeks Feedback on Summer Bike Route Program
The calendar may say November, but the City of Winnipeg has summer cycling on its mind.
Winnipeg Spray Pads to Stay Open An Extra Week
Thanks to a forecast that is calling for some of the hottest weather seen this summer, Winnipeg spray pads are staying open an extra week.
Winnipeg to Begin Closing Outdoor Pools, Spray Pads for the Season
The City of Winnipeg is preparing to close outdoor pools and spray pads for the season over the coming weeks.
Manitoba Parks Waiving Admission Next Week
Manitobans can visit provincial parks free of charge next week. From July 11-17, vehicle permits won’t be required at any provincial park.
‘Happy Fridays’ Launching in Osborne Village
Fridays in Osborne Village are guaranteed to be a fun time this summer with free concerts, community programming and other attractions.








