City
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Our sewers runneth over
An upgrade to the sewer system in Winnipeg could possibly put a stop to floods during heavy rainfall and high footage of snowmelt.
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Talk about ending racism
Mayor Brian Bowman is taking steps towards reducing racism in Winnipeg.
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Study up and get SMRT
First-year students can expect a new component to their University of Winnipeg orientation. In accordance with the University of Winnipeg’s Sexual Misconduct Protocol, which was officially announced in March, all first-year students, Wesmen athletes, administrators, and members of the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) will undergo mandatory sexual misconduct training.
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News Briefs
International Powwow // West Broadway Youth Outreach Dreams Film Festival // Candidates debate at Portage Place // UWSA approves darkroom renovations // Five profs receive funding
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Seeding knowledge
Getting to Canada as an immigrant or refugee is the first part of a journey, but it can take a lot more work to set up a life here. Programs like the Global Welcome Centre (GWC), which is located on campus but also serves the greater community in Winnipeg, are here to help.
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DIY HOMESTEADER FESTIVAL
June 6 Fraserwood, Mb Adult $97 (includes four workshops), dinner only $57, dinner & fest package $137. Children 0-6 free, reduced prices for ages 7-12.
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MATLOCK FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, ART AND NATURE
August 28-30 St Andrews, MB $15-50
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MORDEN CORN AND APPLE FESTIVAL
August 21-23 Morden, MB Free
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MANITOBA FILIPINO STREET FESTIVAL 2015
Aug 22 Garden City Shopping Centre Free
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FROM STEPPING STONE TO LAUNCHING PAD
Aug 18-22 Various neighborhoods, Air Canada building, St John’s Park, the Good Will. Free, except closing party at the Good Will ($10)
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SHINE ON FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ART
August 20 to 23 Beavercreek Park, Kerry, Manitoba Weekend passes $50 (only sold in the city). Day passes $20 (only sold at the festival gate).
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THE HARVEST SUN MUSIC FESTIVAL
August 14 - 16 Kelwood, MB Ticket prices range from $31 for a Friday Day Pass to $186 for a Family Weekend Pass, which includes 2 adults and 2 children. Camping passes range from $12 - 42.
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WINNIPEG’S NEWEST FESTIVAL PROMISES PERFECT PAIRINGS
Aug. 14 - 16 The Forks Day Pass $65-99, Weekend $215 (adult) or $125 (youth/senior)
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MUSIC OVER THE RAINBOW
Aug. 14 - 16 south of St. Malo, Manitoba on the Rosseau River
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ELECTRIFYING THE CUBE
August 13th-16 2015 Various venues downtown Advanced full festival passes are $75, outdoor concerts at the Cube are free
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QUARRY DAYS
August 14 to 16 Stonewall, Manitoba Free
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GREAT WOODS MUSIC FESTIVAL
August 6-8 Great Woods Park, Highway 12N & 44, Beausejour $40-125
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VIKINGS AND FRISNOK AND BANDS, OH MY!
July 31-August 3 Gimli, Manitoba Almost entirely free, with some capacity-based events at a cost
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PIONEER DAYS
August 1 - 4 Steinbach, MB All-Day Family Pass $30 Adults $10 Children (ages 6-12) $4 (Ages 5 and under get in FREE)
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CANADA’S NATIONAL UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL
July 31 - August 2 Selo Ukraina in Dauphin, MB Passes range from $30 to $95