New York Articles

Fallen Winnipeg Fire Fighters Honoured at Memorial

By Brian Schultz Several members of the United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg will be attending a special memorial in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday in honour of their fallen colleagues. The annual I.A.F.F Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial on September 11 honours men...

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U of M Students Ringing NASDAQ’s Closing Bell

A select group of University of Manitoba students will get to ring the closing bell at the NASDAQ Stock Exchange later today -- almost exactly one year to the day they last had the honour of doing so. The university was invited to New York due to its reputation for...

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One-Night Stay in Luxury Penthouse For $35K

Would you pay $35,000 per night for a hotel room? It's hard to believe some people actually do shell out more than an average car is worth just for one night of luxury. If you have the money to blow spend, the Ty Warner Penthouse at the Four Seasons Hotel in New York...

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Nygard in Legal War with the CBC

Nygard in Legal War with the CBC

Winnipeg-based Nygard International is going after the CBC over coverage the network did of a recent grand opening of one its stores in New York. The fashion designer recently wanted to raise its profile in the United States and opened up a location in Manhattan. For...

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Timmies Goes Digital in NYC

Timmies Goes Digital in NYC

By Tyler Sutherland You're not in the bizarro world if you don't recognize the menu boards, it's just Tim Hortons' New York City location. Blogger Dave Haynes pointed out the digital boards in the popular Canadian coffee chain's outlet at Penn Station, which appear to...

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One Lucky ‘Pegger Could Win Three-Night Trip to NYC

By Brian Schultz A trip for two to New York City is up for grabs as Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) holds a dream raffle on September 23. The charitable Winnipeg organization received the trip from a generous donor and is now using the opportunity to help raise support...

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Taxi Cab Explodes in New York (VIDEO)

This is unbelievable footage! A taxi cab in downtown Manhattan erupted into flames Thursday morning before exploding after fire spread to the gas tank. NBC New York reports there were no injuries. Watch:

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New York City’s Bare Essentials

By Tyler Sutherland People in New York City are getting their fill of beautiful women these days. From everyday activities, like riding the subway, to just walking down the street, pole dancers are popping up in the strangest places. Watch: (Don't worry, there's no...

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U of M Students Ring-a-Ding-Dinging in New York City

It's always a big day on Wall Street, but it's an even bigger day for the guests helping to ring the closing bell. Glenn Feltham, the Dean of the Asper School of Business, alongside students and staff, will ring the closing bell on the NASDAQ stock exchange later...

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Deadly New York Helicopter-Plane Collision (PHOTOS)

Deadly New York Helicopter-Plane Collision (PHOTOS)

By Tyler Sutherland These unbelievable photos of the deadly mid-air crash between a small airplane and sightseeing helicopter were released late Saturday. The crash happened over the Hudson River in New York earlier in the day and all nine people involved are believed...

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New York Cafés Pulling the Plug on Laptop Users

By Sarah Klein Some New York City cafés and coffee shops are booting customers that choose to use laptops. This comes shortly after multiple establishments shut down their wireless networks to encourage people to engage in conversation with each other and not hold up...

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Enormous Shark Washes Up on Long Island Beach

A basking shark washed up on the shores of a Long Island, New York beach on Tuesday. Weighing over a ton and spanning 26 feet, the shark was never a threat to beach goers, as they have tiny teeth and eat plankton. Watch (15 second advertisement plays first):

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