The lesser known history of New Iceland
With Gimli’s Icelandic Festival fast approaching, CNC takes a look at the central role that Winnipeg plays in the storied history of New Iceland.
Ballet in the Park
Hundreds of people came to Assiniboine Park Friday July 27 for the third of three evenings of Ballet in the Park, put on by Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
Zellers’ 79 year relationship with Winnipeg coming to an end
It was sad to hear that the Zellers name will soon disappear from the Canada’s retail landscape. Especially tough will be the closure of the Bay Downtown location …
The sounds of silence
Two wordless shows at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival bring home the power of silence.
New green space opens next to library
The Millennium Library Park, located on the south side of the Millennium Library, between Smith and Donald Streets, and is now open to the public.
Brandon Folk Festival rebounds
This past weekend, the 28th Annual Brandon Folk Music and Art Festival, rebounded nicely from last year’s rain soaked event, to present one of their best line ups ever.
Festival rhythms in the heart of Winnipeg
The 25th annual Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival is underway at dozens of venues across the city. Lots of free Fringe entertainment is also onstage at Old Market Square.
The Moose is Loose
Skateboarders show their stuff at the Forks this weekend.
A weekend of drinks, music, and maybe a little volleyball
This weekend thousands will flock to Maple Grove Park to take part in Winnipeg’s biggest volleyball event, MTS Super Spike.
The Amazing Spiderman
Whatever prompted studios to jump-start the Spiderman series was very risky indeed, but a risk paying off.