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By The Canadian Press
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A private cargo ship brought the makings of an Easter feast — as well as some Canadian-made treats — to the International Space Station on Friday, along with mice and little flying robots.
American astronaut Anne McClain and Canada’s David Saint-Jacques used the station’s robotic arm, Canadarm 2, to capture Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus capsule as they soared 415 kilometres above France.
An Easter dinner will treat 250 people from Winnipeg’s downtown this evening at Lighthouse Mission.
The organization is hosting a dinner and church service at 6 p.m. at 669 Main Street.
Here’s a rundown of what’s open, closed or operating on a reduced schedule for Good Friday (April 19) and Easter Monday (April 22) in Winnipeg.
Shopping Centres
Kildonan Place, Grant Park, Outlet Collection Winnipeg, Polo Park and St. Vital Centre will all be closed on Friday, April 19 and Sunday, April 21.
Liquor Marts
All Winnipeg and Brandon Liquor Mart locations will be closed on Friday and Sunday. Extended hours are in effect at most locations on Thursday, April 18 and Saturday, April 20.
Hours vary for rural locations. For more information, visit LiquorMarts.ca/hours.
Here’s a rundown of what’s open, closed or operating on a reduced schedule over Easter weekend in Winnipeg.
Shopping centres
The following shopping centres will be closed Friday, March 30 and Sunday, April 1:
Regular hours are in effect Saturday and Monday.
Here’s a rundown of what’s open, closed or operated on a reduced schedule over the Easter long weekend in Winnipeg.
Civic Offices
All civic offices are closed on Friday, April 14 (Good Friday) and Monday, April 17 (Easter Monday).
Easter weekend will be a busy time at Assiniboine Park Zoo, with seasonal activities planned daily for visitors of all ages.
With students out of school next week, the zoo is also planning several seasonal offerings to keep kids busy and entertained.
“Spring break is a great time to rediscover the zoo and we’re looking forward to celebrating Easter with lots of fun activities for kids of all ages,” said Gary Lunsford, head of zoological operations at the Assiniboine Park Zoo.
All civic offices will be closed on Friday, March 25 and Monday, March 28. Here’s what else is open, closed or operating on a reduced schedule for the Easter long weekend.
Shopping Centres
Kildonan Place Shopping Centre
Friday, March 25 — Closed
Saturday, March 26 — 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 27 — Closed
Monday, March 28 — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
St. Vital Shopping Centre
Friday, March 25 — Closed
Saturday, March 26 — 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 27 — Closed
Monday, March 28 — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
What’s open and closed or operating on reduced hours in Winnipeg on Good Friday, April 3 and throughout Easter weekend…
Shopping Centres
Kildonan Place — Closed on Friday and Sunday, April 5
St. Vital Centre — Closed on Friday and Sunday, April 5
Polo Park — Closed on Friday and Sunday, April 5
Liquor Marts
Friday, April 3 and Sunday, April 5 — All Liquor Marts will be closed. Some locations will be operating on extended hours today and Saturday.
Manitoba Museum
Open daily until April 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Winnipeg Art Gallery
Closed Friday and Monday, but open Saturday and Sunday regular hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
City of Winnipeg Civic Offices
Closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6 (Easter Monday).
Shopping Centres
Kildonan Place — Closed Friday, April 18 and Sunday, April 20
St. Vital — Closed Friday, April 18 and Sunday, April 20
Polo Park — Closed Friday, April 18 and Sunday, April 20
City of Winnipeg
Civic offices are closed on Good Friday, April 18 and Easter Monday, April 21, 2014.
Manitoba Liquor Marts
Closed Friday, April 18 and Sunday, April 20. Most locations will be operating on Saturday, April 21 with extended opening or closing times. Regular hours resume on Monday, April 21.
Frozen Pipe Citizen Resource Centres
The city’s three Frozen Pipe Citizen Resource Centres will have adjusted operating hours during the Easter long weekend. Visit the city’s website for specific hours and locations.
The power of social media will dictate how much money and food is raised to bolster Siloam Mission’s annual easter dinner this weekend.
During its fifth annual #Shop4Siloam charity event on Wednesday, the Winnipeg food bank will be soliciting donations by utilizing Twitter through a partnership with ICUC.
“We truly enjoy being involved with this very important and worthy cause that helps the less fortunate in Winnipeg,” said ICUC CEO Keith Bilous, setting the bar high for another successful event. “Each year we try to beat the previous year’s goals and this year we intend to set new records.”
