As summer winds down, Manitobans are gearing up for the Labour Day weekend with a variety of events and activities suitable for all ages.
Celebrate Labour Day Weekend with Exciting Activities Across Manitoba
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Summer Articles
City Opens Hydration Stations and Cooling Areas Amid Forecasted Heat
With high temperatures expected in the coming days, the City of Winnipeg is providing residents with access to clean drinking water at hydration stations and offering civic facilities as cooling areas during regular operating hours.
City’s Outdoor Aquatic Facilities to Close for Season
The City of Winnipeg will soon begin closing outdoor aquatic facilities as the latter half of summer rolls in.
Life-Jacket Loaner Program Expands to Hecla
WINNIPEG — The province has added a new life-jacket loaner station at Hecla (Gull Harbour).
Extreme Heat Deaths Higher Among Seniors and in Cities with More Renters, Study Says
A new report by Statistics Canada says deaths in the country’s 12 highest-population cities go up on days when there is extreme heat.
New Winnipeg Hydration Stations Open Ahead of Summer
Before the summer heat arrives, the City of Winnipeg is opening additional hydration stations for the public.
Manitoba Urges Boaters to Prevent Spread of Zebra Mussels
The province is urging Manitobans to help slow the spread of zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species (AIS) now that boating season is underway and warning there could be fines imposed on those who don’t comply with current AIS regulations.
Canada to See Warm Summer, Wildfire Risks Loom for Some Regions: Weather Network
Get ready to feel the heat, Canada. The Weather Network is predicting more sunshine and warmer temperatures for the summer.
Tourism Sector Calls on Governments to Support Clear Lake Businesses
With the recent news of Clear Lake being closed to boaters this season, owing to the discovery of zebra mussels, two Manitoba tourism associations are urging the provincial and federal governments to help business owners in the area.
Watercraft Temporarily Banned from Manitoba’s Clear Lake
WINNIPEG — The threat of zebra mussels has prompted the federal government to temporarily ban watercraft from Manitoba’s Clear Lake.
Burt Block Parties Returning to Downtown Winnipeg
Downtown Winnipeg’s biggest concert series is returning this summer with four packed nights of live music.
Manitoba Waiving Provincial Park Entry Fees This Weekend
The Manitoba government is waiving entry fees into all provincial parks for the last long weekend of summer.
