American punk rock band Rise Against has been added to the Burt Block Parties lineup, along with PUP and Cancer Bats.
Summer Articles
Winnipeg’s Wading Pools Opening on Friday
It won’t be the hottest weekend weather-wise, but Winnipeg’s wading pools will begin opening for the season on Friday.
Summer Signals Start of Winnipeg’s Construction Season
WINNIPEG — With summer officially underway, the city’s construction season can also now begin.
Patio Fest Returns to Downtown Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — For a second year, the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is throwing Patio Fest to celebrate summer.
Canadian Summer Camp Operators Facing Post-Pandemic Staff Shortages, Climbing Costs
Though health restrictions have lifted and demand has returned, summer camp operators across the country say they’re grappling with staffing issues driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Explore Winnipeg’s Colourful Floral Gardens This Summer
A self-guided garden tour map has been launched to feature some of the City of Winnipeg’s best and brightest floral gardens.
Pedal Pub Hitting Winnipeg Streets for Sudsy Summer Fun
A first of its kind “party bike” pub crawl is gearing up to take beer-lovers on a tour of Winnipeg’s best watering holes.
Hot Summer Temperatures, Big Storms to Sweep Much of Canada, Weather Network Predicts
TORONTO — Seasonal or higher than normal temperatures across much of the country will offer Canadians a chance to enjoy the summer, but predictions from a prominent national forecaster warn the humidity could welcome a rather stormy few months.
‘Still Going’: Some RVers Say High Gasoline Prices Could Keep Them Closer to Home
With gasoline prices hitting all-time highs, Jeff Redmond says he’s planning to stay closer to home when RV camping this summer.
Dr. Roussin Op-Ed: Moving Towards a Post-Pandemic Manitoba
COVID-19 has dramatically affected all of our lives over the past 18 months, and it will continue to be a part of our lives for years to come. How we live with COVID-19 will need to change over time.
Manitoba Parks Waiving Entry Fees July 12-18
Manitoba parks are opening up their gates for free again this summer for a full week in mid-July.
New All-Time Record Set in B.C. as Heat Wave Grips the West, Slides into Manitoba
A record-breaking heat wave could ease over parts of British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest Territories by Wednesday but any reprieve for the Prairie provinces is further off.











