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Through the looking screen
Pandemic forces change in perspective for parents of young students in three Winnipeg families who can t be as concerned as they once were about their kids time online
Excessive screen-time was once the common enemy in the Milne-Karn, Parenteau and Blum-Payne households.
But the COVID-19 pandemic and related stay-at-home orders have given each family pause when considering each of their children’s relationships with computers.
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Kenny works on an abacus.
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Meet the Milne-Karns, the Parenteaus and the Blum-Paynes.
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Free Press is following these three families to document their experiences in the classroom, with remote learning and home-schooling amid the uncertainty and anxiety of the pandemic.
Serpentine Maze: Pop-Up Parks in the Pandemic
If the combined effects of winter s cold and the pandemic has you bummed, check out this community-building exercise in the frozen North. January 20, 2021, 10am PST | Scott Doyon Share
Hazel Borys writes:
Where I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, we have been under Critical Code Red COVID restrictions since November 12. Within this setting, I was beginning to really miss my friends, a sentiment shared by most everyone. While we would meet up for physically-distanced, masked walks, the lack of our usual sense of community exacerbates the uncertainty sparked by the pandemic. This seems to be a global feeling. On one of our walks on the banks of the Assiniboine River in late November, we discussed ways that we could gather safely, stay connected, have some fun, and give back to our neighbours.
Heritage district study for Crescentwood draws support and ire from residents
Establishing a heritage designation for Crescentwood would add restrictions to what residents could do to their homes and the plan has drawn fire from some who live in the old neighbourhood.
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It s official: Despite unseasonable warmth, Winnipeg s river trail is now open
Although people have been skating on the river since New Year s Eve, there was rejoicing Tuesday as an ice resurfacer cut the red ribbon to officially open the river skating trail in Winnipeg.
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Trail currently extends 5 km along Assiniboine River, but could expand in coming weeks if weather permits
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Posted: Jan 12, 2021 8:42 PM CT | Last Updated: January 13
The Centennial River Trail, as it is formally known, officially opened Tuesday. The trail so far only runs along the Assiniboine River, but a spokesperson from The Forks says it could expand to the Red River as early as next week, weather permitting.(Gilbert Rowan/CBC)
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Stretches of open water raise safety concerns
Last Modified: 6:13 AM CST Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 | Updates
Folks walk on the Assiniboine River in Winnipeg on Tuesday.
Activities on the Assiniboine and Red rivers have given Winnipeggers a welcome respite from the isolation of the pandemic but stretches of open water raise safety concerns anyone venturing onto the ice should be aware of.
Activities on the Assiniboine and Red rivers have given Winnipeggers a welcome respite from the isolation of the pandemic but stretches of open water raise safety concerns anyone venturing onto the ice should be aware of.
From art installations and signs to curling rinks and skating trails, Winnipeggers have been going all out to make winter more bearable at a time when many people are feeling cooped up and pandemic restrictions severely limit recreational activities.