There's lots of blogs in Winnipeg, so I thought I would do a list of some of the better ones.
These are presented in no particular order and just a few worth a visit...
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Showing posts with label winnipeg. Show all posts
Our first official snowfall of 2010 came late this year. Half way through November to be precise. Does this mean we can expect a short winter?
Winnipeg winters are notorious for being cold. We might be the coldest city on the planet.
And yet we're slurpee capital of the world. Something doesn't add up.
The new stadium construction costs seem to be a bit off. Originally suggested at $115 million, it's now said that it will cost more like $160 million. Tax payers are not to happy, especially considering the size of the discrepancy. That's almost a 30% difference!
What's with all the condos?! Driving around in certain areas there's huge lots of land with new condo projects popping up around Winnipeg.
There's an interesting new development coming on North Main street, kind of a surprising spot to develop, but the land must be cheap. Would you want to shop there? Link
The new Winnipeg stadium is confirmed to being developed at University of Manitoba and should be complete by 2012.
And some of Winnipeg's most popular radio stations are moving to the former CTV building at Polo Park after almost 48 years on Portage ave.
And that big credit union on Lagimodiere is looking cool. I bet that area could develop some more. I don't understand why they don't expland Kildonan Place though. They could use a chapters or some kind of decent bookstore in the area.
Winnipeg has a new crowning acheivement to add. In addition to being the slurpee capital, among other things, Winnipeg has organized the making of the world's largest bowl of oatmeal!
Coordinated by Agriculture In The Classroom, together with Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, it will take place at the The Forks.
The massive bowl is twice as big as the previous record (set in UK last year) and provided between three and four thousand servings.
Winnipeg is a buzzing with spring in the air. Half the teens are wearing tshirts, even if its only around zero, they don't waste any time.
The ever distant honk from the odd goose is a welcome sign, almost symbolizing the change of seasons as they return to the North.
Which also means cottage country will be in full swing soon!
Winnipeg is know for a few things like cold winters, mosquitos, being the slurpee capital, and we just might have a new title...
Winnipeg - Canada's photo radar capital!
Between 2003 and 2008 Winnipeg's photo radar program ticketed approximately 886,000 drivers, generating revenue of more than $177 million.
So how does one deal with the scameras? Well, you can look into photo radar spray, or just study up on where they are (and watch for posted signs)
Where are all the Winnipeg forums?
Of any kind - please add in comments!
A few are...
eWinnipeg
NewWinnipeg
Winnipeg pages
Blue Bombers forum
Winnipeg clubzone
Others?
This is what I have to look forward to in the week ahead.
Where's the global warming when we need it?!?
The glacier's are melting, but you'd never know it here.
Add the windchill, and those numbers are -5° to -15° MORE.
Caramba!
Here's some shots of winter in Winnipeg ...
Ice sculpture from Festival du Voyager
Our snow cleaning crews and machinery are overworked.
Looks like somewhere in St. Vital.
Cleaning their cars on a Winnipeg street.
Yup, they'll drive in that.
Just another January day in the Peg.
Every once in a while, we're paid a visit from our neighbors to the South...
The Simpsons - Homer visits America Junior (Canada) and stops in Winnipeg to as he can no longer afford his meds back home and fills his prescription at Dudley Do-Drugs.
The Office - Michael Scott, Andy Bernard and Oscar Nunez make a business trip to Winnipeg, and Michael gets lucky with the hotel concierge.
On some days, this song says it all...
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