Hi everyone! Albertan here, looking to escape this hellscape... looking into Winnipeg. Can you guys help explain your utilities? Water is paid quarterly? What is the equal payment plan? You have to submit your own readings? I have been lurking and reading in the sub about utilities, but its a little confusing.

We are a family of 4 - any of those... whats your rough estimate in utilities cost per month? Per quarter?

I appreciate any clarification and everyone's time! 😊

Hello everyone,

As winters are approaching, I’m looking to spend my time every evening after work at cafes, coworking spaces or, UofM library and study/work from there.

If anyone is thinking to join in for something like this, feel free to DM. I’d also love to hear some ideas where all I can spend 2-3hrs of my evening while working/studying from my laptop.

Other than that, I’ve never been to UofM library, so if someone studies there and could give me a tour- show me around, I’d really appreciate that.

Thanks :)

Gerald James Lynch Park (off Osborne, opposite the Legislature) was unveiled more than 40 years ago by Mayor Norrie for his “dedication to the community”. The Manitoba Historical Society’s website lists him as having won the Winnipeg Community Service Award in ‘79 for his leadership of the Winnipeg Public Libraries.

Other than this, I can find no information about the man. Does anybody have any leads?

How early should one arrive to Dynacare on Marion on a Monday morning? Can you check in on line for this location?
Is there another location that would be easier to get into?

Hey everyone,

My wife and I are looking to buy a place and we’re checking out a few houses in West Transcona. We’ve got a 5 month old baby, so our main thing right now is finding somewhere super quiet, safe, and family friendly where we won't have to deal with a ton of noise or hassle.

Our max budget is around $300k.

For locals or anyone who knows the area well:

- What’s West Transcona actually like for a young family?
- Can you still find decent houses out there for under $300k?
- Are there any other quiet, family friendly pockets in the city we should be looking at instead?

Appreciate any honest opinions!

Hi everyone,

My name is Tomas Ponzilius, and I am a second-year social work student. I am posting again about my ongoing struggle to access specialized medical care for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)/HSD. Manitoba Health has denied my requests for out-of-province care twice, and I am increasingly worried about my future.

CBC recently published an article about my situation for those interested:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/ehlers-danlos-syndrome-out-of-province-9.7393474

EDS affects collagen, which provides structural support to joints, ligaments, and tendons. In my case, this results in widespread joint instability and recurrent dislocations. An analogy would be that my collagen is made of clay, while yours is made of wood. My connective tissue is more vulnerable to injury, physical and biomechanical differenes, which is why I need specialized medical care.

I regularly experience dislocations of my shoulders, hips, and knees, and my hands are also unstable. Most concerningly, my cervical and thoracic spines are unstable, and breathing and swallowing have become extremely painful. This is made worse by my instable ribs which are also affecting my breathing too. I have, due to the cervical instability, spinal cord compression, and I am frightened that without appropriate treatment, my condition could become life-threatening.

My health has also made education incredibly difficult. Most days, I am bedbound because of severe pain and instability. Even completing two university classes has become a struggle.

I have been trying to find appropriate care for a long time. Despite repeated requests, I have not been directed to a provider in Manitoba who can meet my specialized medical needs. Three MLAs have contacted Manitoba Health on my behalf without receiving a response, and I have sent approximately a dozen emails myself without receiving a response. I have also sought input from local and international doctors and surgeons regarding the availability of appropriate care. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba has also indicated that it does not believe there are surgeons in Manitoba with the necessary EDS/HSD education and experience.

I am now appealing the most recent denial, but the process takes time, and I am frightened that my health could deteriorate before I obtain the treatment I need.

I believe there is hope if I can access the appropriate surgeries and specialized postoperative rehabilitation. I want the opportunity to stabilize my condition, improve my functioning, and continue my education.

I am asking for your help.

Please call the constituency office of Premier Wab Kinew at (204) 615-1922 and the Minister of Health's office at 204-945-3731. Please ask them to arrange an urgent meeting with me, Tomas Ponzilius, to discuss access to the specialized care I need.

I want to work collaboratively with the Manitoba Government to find a solution. I am not asking for special treatment. I am asking for access to medically necessary care that can address my condition.

If you would like to join me in advocating for access to this care, I would welcome your support. You do not need to have EDS/HSD to help. All allies are welcome.

I believe all Manitobans, regardless of their health needs, deserve the opportunity to live and receive necessary medical care. No one should be left without a path to appropriate treatment because of the cost of providing it.

Thank you for reading and for any support you can offer.

Tomas Ponzilius

Does anyone have a contact for a reupholster for a Huber Scoop chair? My friend is giving me one that needs new foam and fabric. Picture not mine, but it’s like this one.

I am trying to find somewhere to purchase some Zyn or the like in this wonderful city of yours. Any idea's? Thank you

Looking to see if Costco in Winnipeg carry much inventory of gold and silver bullion and experience of people buying them?

This upcoming municipal election is the first time I'm eligible to vote. I thought I'd be automatically added to the voters list, but I recently check and I'm not on the list.

Could I still go to my local voting location (where the other members of my household are voting) to cast my vote?

Nothing online is helpful. I would sit this election out, but I feel like the city really needs my vote, even if it just me.

I am genuinely curious to other residents of Transcona if Russ Wyatt has been door knocking. I got smear campaign material last week and today in the mail from him, but he hasn’t been to my door.

I'm new to Blondie's car wash. I noticed that you can use a credit card to start the spray wand machine. It starts a timer and you get charged by time. I like to set the wand to soap and then use my own wash mitt instead of using the "foamy" brush. Can I just hit the stop button to end the timer so it charges my credit card and then use my wash mitt. Then use my credit card again when I want to rinse my car? Seems like you can save a few bucks instead of letting the timer continue when you're not actually using water.

any shops that might have it or any place worth checking?trying to not order it online due to the fact it’s a older electronic piece that’s also fragile

Debated grabbing tickets last minute for the game but didn't end up going, how was the experience for those that were there?

Hi everyone,
My wife is applying for a teaching licence in Manitoba. She has a teaching degree and worked as a teacher in Kuwait.
Has anyone obtained a Statement of Professional Standing from Kuwait for a Manitoba teaching licence?
If yes, could you please share how you got it and which authority you contacted?
Thanks in advance!

I need armour/chainmail for a Halloween costume (only shoulder plating and a tunic), is there anywhere other than party city or spirit Halloween I could find something like that? I don’t mind spending a bit more money..

Does anyone have more information about RETSD trustees campaigning?

It's so hard to find any information... We want to vote and know how important the trustee election is but this election is ridiculously complicated... Why is there no central list on the city website with people who have signed up to run for trustee :(

Have a few used and new steel toe work boots. Does anybody know where I can take them to donate?

We were on our way home after picking up my daughter from Sargent Park school and there was a 2-vehicle collision right on the corner of Sargent and Dominion.

Unfortunately, one of the school safety patrollers was hit by the car that attempted to turn left on the intersection crossing into Dominion from Sargent as it spun around after being hit by a work truck crossing the intersection.

Situational awareness is a must for drivers!

I hope the poor kid is okay. 😭

My Sister-in-law was hit and runned (ran?) by a driver in a Semi on Rt 90 Near the Kal-Tire by Inkster today around 11:45. She's already contacted MPI, and WPS. Just asking if anyone has footage of the incident?

Hey yall! Mods delete if this isnt the right place but just posting in the hopes that this reaches any BTS fans out there in the city!

Brought a ticket for a friend to go to the theatre showing but she can no longer make it, if you were thinking about going or wanna go again let me know and I'll send you the deets! :)

I'm scared our NDP utopia is about to fall

Please. For the love of god. Can we please get rid of Eadie finally. 🙏

Hi all, looking for advice from anyone who has experience dealing with lack of heating in rented apartments in Winnipeg. The heating system is working in our building, however it comes sporadically, and the average temperature inside my unit is 16C, with all windows fully closed.

The landlord has indicated that they are "looking into it" and I am aware that many tenants have complained. According to my online research, I should now either call 311 or request emergency order from the Residential Tenancies Branch.

Does anyone have experience with these processes, and can share some guidance?