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Your Local Library On Your Hand With Libby App

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020

During these quarantine days, we have to make our free time very useful and to have quality content to read is one way to do so. Even though our local library services are not working, we still can access their diverse material with the app Libby. South Central Regional Library, our local library in Morden, … Read more

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Regional Connections during COVID19

July 9, 2020March 21, 2020

In the midst of Coronavirus crisis, many newcomers might feel lost. Regional Connections wants to reassure its services: In light of the current covid19 health advisories, Regional Connections Immigrant Services for newcomers will be modified. Anyone requiring settlement services (including assistance with completing EI claims, or with questions related to government issued programs and assistance … Read more

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

July 9, 2020March 18, 2020

Latest Canadian borders closed until June 30, 2020. Regional Connections during CONVID19 Let’s keep ourselves informed to learn what is going on about Coronavirus and how we can keep our loved ones safe during this major health crisis. Mostly everything around the country has been cancelled: schools, concerts, events, sports, public buildings and parks are … Read more

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Jeff and Wanda Sit, Owners of Velocity Epic Store

PGCast #2 A 15-year-old Retailer in Morden

March 11, 2020March 10, 2020

In this episode of PGCast, I had the pleasure to know the owners of Velocity – EPIC Board and Apparel. Jeff and Wanda Sit run this business for 15 years! I was so surprised to feel that their love and enthusiasm for the place are so fresh, It’s almost like the opened it yesterday. Listen to … Read more

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Commuting in Pembina Valley Becomes Easier With GoManitoba App

March 7, 2020March 7, 2020

We all know that our region, Pembina Valley, lacks public transportation and this can be a huge issue for locals, especially if you are a newcomer in Canada. In order to address this problem, a few organizations throughout Manitoba have joined together with the Green Action Centre in a project called GoManitoba. The University of … Read more

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PGCast #1 Interview with a Filipino Restaurant Owner in Winkler

March 10, 2020March 6, 2020

So you move to Canada and then realize that you can be a business owner? Today, I talked with Nina Pinlac-Manuguid, an immigrant from the Philippines that moved to Canada in 2009. She talks about how it is to have a business in a small city. Nina and her husband run Cucina Filipinas restaurant since … Read more

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CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS! Fossil Museum Admission for FREE during March to Morden Residents

March 18, 2020March 3, 2020

It’s Morden’s Mosasaur March time! Great news to museum lovers especially if you are keen on dinosaurs and fossils. The star attraction in Morden is giving away free admission to all city residents, so if you haven’t visited it yet, now this is the time. The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre (CFDC) is a great place … Read more

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Tales From the Loop – First Official Trailer

April 4, 2020February 29, 2020

“At last! “ This is what most Mordenites must have thought when watched the official trailer of Tales From the Loop released on YouTube this week.

This sci-fi thriller had part of its shooting right here in our loved City of Morden. Jump to 0.58 seconds of the video to witness Stephen Street and the Art Gallery highlighted in the background!

The show will be aired on the next April 3rd by Amazon and its second season was already confirmed, meaning that the whole crew will come back to Morden next Spring season.

Some residents are trying to join efforts to reach out to the producers and get permission to hold a series premiere of Tales From the Loop here in Morden. How cool this would be, hey? What benefits do you think could an event like this bring to our city?

I can’t wait to grab the popcorn and my special one for this!! So, if you don’t have an account with Prime Video yet, wait no longer. It is just CDN$7.99 per month. Also if you sign in with the link below, you would be helping me out with a small commission. =P

7 Reasons to Move to a Small City

March 1, 2020February 27, 2020

For a long time, most people dreamt about moving to big cities and conquering the best jobs, leveraging careers, building a family and being able to offer the best educational options for their kids in the future. This list could go on and on depending on each one’s lifestyle. These moves turned quality of life … Read more

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Exchange Student Program in Morden

February 29, 2020December 31, 2019

Have you ever thought about allowing your child to become an exchange student in a foreign country? To be an exchange student is a very unique and unforgettable experience. It helps to develop interpersonal skills, gives independence, confidence, a new language, tolerance and above all respect towards different cultures. I was an exchange student during … Read more

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