To cap off the dog days of summer, the City of Winnipeg is opening two outdoor wading pools to dogs.
Two city pools will accommodate (licensed) canines on Saturday, August 31 for one last dip before summer ends.
Advertisements
ABOUT | ADVERTISE | CONTACT | SUBMIT NEWSGAS PRICES | CONTESTS | MEDIA
Tag Archives: Summer
Bug Battle: Winnipeg to Begin Mosquito Fogging After Recent Rainfall
After a relatively calm spring and early summer mosquito-wise, Winnipeg is preparing to fog for the first time this season.
Recent rainfall accumulating to 180 mm in the city has prompted the Insect Control Branch to aggressively larvicide to control mosquitoes, but officials say that is no longer effective.
Exchange BIZ Bringing Back Concert Movies at the Cube
What became the talk of the summer in the Exchange District last year is making a comeback for 2019 with Concert Movies at the Cube.
Pairing classic concert films on the big screen with contemporary local musicians will have movie buffs and music lovers singing a sweet tune.
Two Dead After Heat Wave in Southern Manitoba, Provincial Official Says
By The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG — A provincial official in Manitoba says two people died over the weekend from causes related to a heat wave in the southern part of the province.
The spokesperson says the province is working with the chief medical examiner to confirm the causes of death, and to confirm any drug use.
Free Skateboard Lessons Available at The Forks
Free skateboard lessons are now available at The Forks for the summer season.
In partnership with Sk8 Skates and the Winnipeg Skateboarding Outreach Organization, lessons are held at the Plaza Skatepark.
Downtown Farmers’ Market Expands to True North Square
Shoppers of the Downtown Winnipeg Farmers’ Market now have another site to purchase their summer wares.
True North Square is the newest home to the popular seasonal market, which also operates at Manitoba Hydro Place and on Edmonton Street between Portage and Graham.
Winnipeg’s Outdoor Swimming Pools Opening for the Season
Get ready to make a splash, Winnipeg!
The city’s outdoor public pools are opening on Friday, just in time for the long weekend.
Anglers Encouraged to Suit Up Before Hitting the Water
As more Manitobans head out on the water this summer, officials are reminding anglers to wear a life-jacket.
The Lifesaving Society Manitoba and the Canadian Safe Boating Council are teaming up to get the message across ahead of Canada Day long weekend and National Fishing Week, which runs June 29 to July 7.
Weather Network Forecasts Starkly Different Summer Conditions Across Canada
By David Friend, The Canadian Press
The weather this summer could be starkly different across the country, according to the latest long-range forecast from The Weather Network.
Chief meteorologist Chris Scott predicts the wet weather that Ontario and Quebec have experienced in May will continue during the summer months and could lead to a heightened risk of flash flooding in some areas.
Winnipeg’s Spray Pads Opening for the Season
Winnipeg spray pads will open up across the city for the season on Saturday.
The family-friendly amenities will be available throughout the summer months for all residents.
