Urban Wile E. Coyote on the prowl in Winnipeg wilderness — sort of May 10, 2021 Somebody in Winnipeg has some high-quality Acme Corporation humour. Robin Summerfield was out for a walk recently in the Assinboine Forest when she spotted… Continue Reading
Live chickens found dumped on mountain of dead birds at Winnipeg landfill April 8, 2021 Five live hens were found among thousands of dead chickens dumped in a Winnipeg landfill, prompting questions about the province’s egg industry and outrage… Continue Reading
Cat Crossing: Family of 6 lynx captured on video by Manitoba Hydro worker February 14, 2020 It wasn’t the usual commuter traffic for Shaun Kirchmann. The Manitoba Hydro worker was literally stopped in his tracks not far from Grand Rapids,… Continue Reading
Animals falling through thin ice rescued across Manitoba November 10, 2019 As winter starts to stake claim on the Canadian Prairies, officials are reminding people to keep their pets away from bodies of water. While… Continue Reading
River otter found living under a dumpster in downtown Winnipeg February 9, 2019 By any measure, this is not the usual animal-in-distress call — even for Winnipeg. A river otter was found living under a garbage bin… Continue Reading
We All Know The Rule: Don’t leave pets in hot cars, yet people keep doing it July 5, 2018 A heat wave sweeping across the much of eastern North America putting people and pets in danger. Already, human deaths are being reported in… Continue Reading
Bees swarm pickup truck in downtown Winnipeg July 22, 2016 So this happened yesterday in downtown Winnipeg as Ed Wesa was walking by. Tens of thousands of bees swarmed a pickup truck. Beekeeper Chris… Continue Reading
Scared of Snakes? Don’t go to Narcisse where tens of thousands of snakes are now mating May 16, 2016 The snakes of Narcisse are one of the most fascinating sights in the natural world. Unless you are squeamish. In that case, you probably don’t… Continue Reading
Happy Birthday Winnie-the-Pooh: Story naming huggable bear first published Christmas Eve 1925 December 24, 2015 It was 90 years ago today that Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared by name in print. Author A.A. Milne had written about Christopher Robin’s teddy bear… Continue Reading
Orphaned cougar cub gets lucky break December 17, 2014 A cougar cub orphaned in Alberta is now getting comfortable to her new home in a Manitoba zoo. The cub, which was found alone… Continue Reading
