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Winnipeg's trusted online news media outlet since 2007 | Managing Editor & Digital Journalist | Member of @CAJ & @RTDNA_Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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NEW: Premier Brian Pallister says those who attended last Saturday's anti-mask rally in Steinbach can look forward to a ticket in the mail. Tickets will be issued based on licence plates of vehicles in attendance. #COVID19
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Dustin Byfuglien: the human extractor. #WPGvsVGK
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Paul Maurice would like the camera moved, please. #NHLJets #WPGWhiteout
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Manitoba Liquor Marts confirms they have removed the only two Russian products they carry from their shelves: Russian Standard Vodka and Baltika 7 Premium Lager.
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4 years
Good!
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Austin Grabish
4 years
Breaking: Manitoba Conservation and health officers have started to ticket people at the Steinbach rally against COVID-19 health measures. #cbcmb
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Got the vaccine on my birthday. Couldn’t have asked for a better gift. Thanks, science! 💉 🥳 #ProtectMB
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‘Dancing Gabe’ to Receive Honorary Diploma from Red River College
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4 years
Canada Goose will begin producing medical gear next week at its Winnipeg and Toronto manufacturing facilities. The gear will be donated locally at no cost. The initial goal is 10,000 units made by approx. 50 employees at each location. #COVID19 #Coronavirus
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5 years
EXCLUSIVE: Barack Obama Headed to #Winnipeg for Speaker Event March 4
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St. Boniface Hospital gets not one, but two shoutouts on tonight’s #GreysAnatomy ! (pronounciation could use a little work 😂) 💉 #Winnipeg @STBHF
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3 years
Pembina Trails School Division mandating masks indoors when students return Sept. 7. #Winnipeg
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5 years
Some personal news: I got married over the weekend to the incredibly lovely @LindseyEnns ! Special thanks to @GordLeclercCTV for being a part of our special day as the evening’s MC. 🎙🤵👰 (📸: Megan Steen Photography)
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Democrats Still in Love with @BarackObama ; He Asks Them to Love Someone New #DemsInPhilly
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Tim Hortons is opening up more than 400 restaurants along Canadian highways to truck drivers to provide food and drink service at the counter beginning Friday. Washrooms will be open and sanitized at least every 15 minutes. #COVID19
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So cool! Dancin' Gabe has got his very own Blue Bombers billboard!
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Congrats to @joeaiellowpg , who receives the Broadcast Excellence Award today from the Broadcasters Association of Manitoba.
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3 years
Remember this next January when a certain corporate entity wants you to talk about mental health and promote their brand on social media.
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Kim 🎈
3 years
I can’t even comprehend the shutdown of TSN 1290, and the gutless way it was handled by Bell. Staff were told nothing, left hanging out to dry. It’s disgusting. My heart goes out to everyone who worked there. I hope every person lands on their feet quickly.
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WATCH: Manitoba Olympians Kaitlyn Lawes ( @LKLawes ) and Brigette Lacquette ( @briglacquette ) return to #Winnipeg @ywgairport after winning gold and silver at the #PyeongChang2018 #Olympics cc: @twittersportsca Read more:
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3 years
The "Mad Max" Manitoba tour comes to a quick end in St-Pierre-Jolys.
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Breaking: Maxime Bernier arrested by St. Pierre RCMP
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End of an era for Cheryl Lashek's presence in Manitoba's elevators. Beginning April 1, paper permits won't be posted, making the signature of the director or Inspection and Technical Services obsolete. (h/t @ambersadia )
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3 years
My dad called me yesterday and said the only way we can now visit in person is if we both stand in line at Costco together. He's not wrong.
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3 years
NEW: Manitoba Restricts Outdoor Gatherings to Households Only #COVID19
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6 years
What’s that? #NHLJets lead 3-2.
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3 years
NEW: The University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg and Red River College will require faculty, staff, students and campus visitors to be fully vaccinated against #COVID19 this fall.
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3 years
Thanks for the suggestion, Premier. But please don't tell the media how to do their jobs or what to show our audiences.
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Stefanie Lasuik
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Premier suggests media stop showing needles going into people's arms as a way to reduce vaccine hesitancy.
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WATCH: Lanette Siragusa, Manitoba's chief nursing officer, confirmed today she picked up shifts over the weekend to work the frontlines at a personal care home experiencing #COVID19 outbreak.
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3 years
According to LinkedIn, turned 14 today! Thought I would do the website for a year and see what happens. Thank you for the incredible support, everybody! 🎉
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#NHLJets challenge Dallas PP goal. Maurice... mildly not impressed when on-ice call stands. #WPGvsDAL
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3 years
Linden Woods never disappoints. Took a drive last night down Candy Cane Lane (Foxmeadow Drive) and Polar Bear Lane (Hennessy Drive). The spirit of the holiday season is alive and well in the ‘burbs!🎄 💡 🎅🏻 #Winnipeg
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Dr. Brent Roussin, in addressing children, says Santa Claus is an essential worker and is cleared to travel to Manitoba and visit their homes on Christmas.
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3 years
Those Charleswood ditches will getcha. #mbstorm
@GinoGiannuzzi
Gino Giannuzzi 🇨🇦🇮🇹
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1st day of winter in the Peg
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Deepest condolences to the family and friends of journalist Randy Turner ( @randyturner15 ) of @WinnipegNews . A devastating loss to the city, sports world and media community. If Randy wasn't making you crack a smile in print, he was doing it tenfold on Twitter. (📷: Joe Bryksa)
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Today’s #COVID19 update came to you from the west side of Clear Lake near the shores of Camp Wannakumbac. 🚤 👨🏻‍💻 #exploremb
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WATCH: Premier Pallister (again) calls out the Free Press and questions reporter @lrkusch 's professionalism in journalism after a legitimate question re: WRHA board chair working remotely in Arizona. #mbpoli
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2 years
Statement from @StAmantMB regarding the Fortune / Bloomberg article published yesterday. Backstory (with highlights): .
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3 years
NEW: First photos of the #COVID19 vaccine arriving to Winnipeg's @YWGairport earlier today. (📷: @CanBorderPRA )
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On that note, here is Premier Pallister receiving his own #COVID19 vaccine two weeks ago as part of a photo-op arranged by his own office. (📷: Kristine Derksen)
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4 years
Walmart Canada is making masks or face coverings mandatory in all stores beginning August 12, the company has announced. #COVID19
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4 years
We're in a pandemic.
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3 years
Sad to learn that Howard Wong ( @howwon ) passed away last month. Those on Twitter knew him as the #PizzaFriday guy. He also had a love for photography and contributed news photos to our website and many other outlets in the city. He will be missed.
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5 years
This is so awesome! Classy move by the #Bombers to fly the CFL's biggest fan to #Calgary for the #GreyCup . ✈️ 🏈
@Wpg_BlueBombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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We figured Calgary could use a few more dance moves, so we're taking one of our biggest fans on the road with us. We can't wait until you get here, Gabe! 💙💛 📝 |  #ForTheW #GreyCup
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Winnipeg police say all protestors in the Broadway/Memorial area must remove their vehicles by Wednesday at 5 p.m. or face enforcement action.
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Happy 52nd birthday to Dancing Gabe aka Gabe Langlois! #Winnipeg http://t.co/gmHccEV9SP
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3 years
Jim Toth Returns to 680 CJOB with New Show
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2 years
Dr. Brent Roussin says the province will keep the vaccine verifier app available to #Manitoba businesses that still choose to require proof of vaccination beyond March 1. QR codes will also still work. #COVID19
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3 years
When will Manitoba reveal a detailed breakdown like this? #COVID19
@StephTaylorCP
Stephanie Taylor
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Households and close contacts remain the top way COVID-19 is spreading in Saskatchewan. Here’s a roundup of the other sources, according to the @SaskHealth #skpoli
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6 years
Remember the old Environment Canada weather channel? Shoutout to Craig Midwinter & Brandon Martel for redeveloping it for Facebook Live. Super neat! WATCH:
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Pallister Has Lowest Approval Rating of Any Canadian Premier
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4 years
Today's #COVID19 media briefing has been cancelled. The second Sunday in a row where Dr. Brent Roussin and Lanette Siragusa can enjoy a day off.
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2 years
CTV Winnipeg is retracting its earlier call that Glen Murray had won. #wpg22
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Heck of a night to point your phone toward the sky. #Winnipeg
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NEW: Manitoba Health says effective Wednesday, health-care staff working in hospitals, personal care homes and other health-care facilities will be required to wear a medical mask during direct interactions with patients, residents and clients.
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3 years
Spenst Bros out of Winkler, Man. just might be the most delicious frozen pie out there. Bold statement, I know. But will stand by it. #NationalPizzaDay 🍕
@turnerrAbigail
Abigail Turner
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Today is #NationalPizzaDay 🍕Whats the best pizza in Winnipeg? I’m really in to Spenst Bros right now..🤤
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1 year
UPDATED: Winnipeg’s KUB Bakery Revived by New Owners Chip and Pepper
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3 years
The premier's tendency to repeatedly criticize @WinnipegNews at these pressers is petty and tiring.
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Pallister asked about why Thompson only found out on Jan. 6 about the Vaxport. Attacks the Free Press, says they focus on the hiccups instead of the successes. He doesn't answer the question.
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3 years
A Winnipeg senior says #COVID19 enforcement officers visited his home to verify his ID after a neighbour reported he was having parties. The reality? His household receives frequent Amazon deliveries.
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2 years
Manitoba Plans to Eliminate Vaccine Cards, Mask Requirement in March
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‘Dancing Gabe’ to Receive Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteerism
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5 years
With Blake Wheeler's fourth goal of the game, Wanda Nabess of Thompson, Manitoba won herself $100,000 tonight in Safeway/Sobeys Score and Win! #WPGvsCBJ #GoJetsGo #NHLJets
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3 years
Happy to see so many on Winnipeg Twitter receiving their #COVID19 vaccines following today's news! Really didn't peg most of you for being 40+, so congratulations on your moisturizing routine.
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4 years
UPDATE: Popeyes says it will give Manitoba woman $10,000 worth of chicken. 🍗
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No Chicken for Popeye: Manitoba Woman’s ‘Family Feud’ Answer Goes Viral
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4 years
Whether you agree or disagree with the PM's politics, his choice of 🍩 is 👍 @OhDoughnuts
@JustinTrudeau
Justin Trudeau
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Picked up some of Winnipeg’s best to keep us going through another full day of Cabinet meetings. Thanks for the fuel, @OhDoughnuts . #shoplocal
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Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson is the country’s least approved-of premier, according to a new Angus Reid poll released on Friday. #mbpoli
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6 years
@Colin_Lougheed You rowdy menace!
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7 years
ChrisD.ca is 10 today! This Internet news thing is working out, I think. 🎉🎈
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8 years
It's a big day around here with our new website and ad campaign. Let us know what you think!
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Pipeline Rd. near the Perimeter Highway earlier tonight. (Stan Milosevic/ChrisD.ca) #Winnipeg http://t.co/0CQ18J3Pjs
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3 years
Dr. Brian Penner was the first person in Manitoba to receive the #COVID19 vaccine this morning.
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4 years
Five days in a row without a new case. 👍
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No New COVID-19 Cases in Manitoba on Saturday
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3 years
Shoppers Drug Mart will begin 24-hour #COVID19 vaccinations in 20 Ontario locations. Spokesperson tells me, “If asked by the government, we stand ready to extend the hours of operation at some of our pharmacy locations to help ensure Manitobans remain safe through the pandemic.”
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4 years
Love this ad from @AdvanceWinnipeg in @WinnipegNews . “We had seriously considered cancelling this ad...” Good people over there. 👊 #COVID19 #Coronavirus
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8 years
Maurice has himself an admirer. #NHLJets
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4 years
From Winnipeg police on tonight’s #JUSTICE4BLACKLIVESWINNIPEG rally:
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4 years
👇 Exactly this. Be kind to frontline retail workers. Don't blame the cashier when they can't ring up a non-essential item at the till. They're doing their best under ever-changing restrictions.
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Sabrina Carnevale
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Real-talk: those working retail have nothing to do with these business restrictions. The transition will be tough. Don't let out frustrations on retail employees — they're dealing with enough. And some are just young kids. Show empathy. Be kind. #Winnipeg #Manitoba
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2 years
Manitoba’s Premier Has Lowest Approval Rating in the Country
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4 years
Exact same stats as Saturday. Sixth day in a row without a new case. Keep it up, Manitoba! 💪
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4 years
Manitoba reports no new probable cases of #COVID19 today, leaving the total at 289. - 25 active cases - 2 in hospital (1 in ICU) - 257 recovered - 7 deaths #Coronavirus
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Small, local businesses need our support more than ever this holiday season. While we're all staying home, consider to find Manitoba merchants & makers. Thanks to @obbykhan60 & Ali Esmail for creating this resource! #StayHome #SupportLocal 🛍
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Santa couldn't have chosen a better night, weather-wise.❄️🎅
@DrewKozub
Drew Kozub
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Every year Santa takes a drive through Transcona and it's just the best! Nice work by the Transcona Optimist Club!
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Update 48 hours later: no major side effects from the mix aside from a mildly sore arm yesterday. Sharing a personal anecdote, but everyone will react differently. 💪
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Fully vaxxed with a Pfizer-Moderna mix. Thanks to the friendly and efficient staff at the @StAmantMB drive-thru today. You even get a snack at the end! ✌️ 💉 #TwoDoseSummer #ProtectMB
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One week without a single new #COVID19 case in Manitoba. 💪
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No New COVID-19 Cases in Manitoba on Tuesday
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Decorating the Christmas tree tonight. The first ornament put on is dedicated to Dr. @roussin_brent , created by Winnipeg-based Erlenmeyer Designs. #SupportLocal #Fundamentals #StayHome
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VIDEO: Here is the clip with Dr. Roussin's message to children regarding Santa Claus. 🎅🏻
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4 years
Fines for this kind of recklessness can't come soon enough. #COVID19
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Winnipeg Jets Announce Vaccination Requirement for Fans to Attend Home Games
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Fully vaxxed with a Pfizer-Moderna mix. Thanks to the friendly and efficient staff at the @StAmantMB drive-thru today. You even get a snack at the end! ✌️ 💉 #TwoDoseSummer #ProtectMB
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BIG day for #Winnipeg birthdays! Happy 57th to a local legend, Dancing Gabe! 🥳🎉 (📸: @NHLJets )
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3 years
The first member of the public receives the #COVID19 vaccine at Oakview Place Long Term Care Residence in #Winnipeg this morning.
@WinnipegRHA
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
3 years
Way to go Margaret! Thank you for being our first!!
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2 years
Re: Current Festival. I'm in the business of knowing what's happening in Winnipeg and hadn't heard about it until today (after it was cancelled). 🤷🏻‍♂️
@cplatt87
Cam Platt
2 years
@DoubleEmMartin Id say part of their fail was in marketing too. Today is the first I've heard about this festival at all. It isn't my cup of tea regardless, but still seems odd it never even came on my radar until the day it was cancelled
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Kawhi shoutout for #Winnipeg ! 👀🙌
@TSN_Sports
TSN
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Kawhi is still feeling the love from Canadians in the US 🙌
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5 years
Confirmed. Our website turns 12 today! 🎁🎉🎂
@howwon
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5 years
Unconfirmed but I think today is @ChrisDca Birthday.
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Cineplex speaks out against today's announcement by the Manitoba government to lift few restrictions, including the continued closure of movie theatres. #COVID19
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I'm trying to make sense of why the province would alter a public health order that would have limited social gatherings to your immediate household. What happened between Tuesday morning and Wednesday night to make them change course? #COVID19 (1/4)
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No big deal, but #Santa pulled a Clark Griswold to end the #SafeAtHomeMB legislative holiday show tonight.
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