One of the best events to check out in Winnipeg in February is the Festival du Voyageur. The annual attendance typically is around 100,000 people across all ten days of the festival. It's one of the largest winter festivals in Western Canada. If you're not familiar with the meaning of the name Festival du Voyageur,…
In response to the current news of the Omicron variant quickly spreading in Canada we will be closing our head office to the public, as well as all satellite offices, including 190 Smith St., 100 Southview Cres. and 1310 Archibald St. All staff are still working and are available by phone or email. Contact information can…
It has been a very challenging year living in a COVID world. Tis the season to be jolly and enjoy this holiday season as last year was a write-off. But as the Christmas Season is near, I would like to share some ways on how to protect yourself, the people around you, while following current…
A special thank you to our new Thorwin Social Committee members for taking on this mission to help the Christmas Cheer Board. With their "wear your jeans to work week," they raised 120 dollars to go towards gifts for the children, ages 2, 7, and 9 years old. The generosity of all our staff surpassed…
Apartment Safety Brochure. The Professional Property Managers Association (PPMA) and the Winnipeg Police Service have developed a brochure specifically for residents which provides safety tips on parking areas, elevators, mailbox security, laundry rooms, and more. Read more and download the apartment watch brochure here: https://mcusercontent.com/121a2e0dd08cd0d519a6b4025/files/6ca4be5a-b579-4876-8920-f89d67faaad9/2018_Safety_Brochure_Web.pdf Protecting your Vehicle and Contents. We all…
With the hot weather turning cool and classes starting up again, many students are doing some back-to-school shopping! Paper and pencils are not the only things on the checklist, especially for students who recently moved out and into their college apartments. Making this big transition can be challenging, so we have made a list of…
It has been over a year and a half since the COVID-19 outbreak, which affected daily routines and activities for everyone. Fitness facilities and local gyms were just some of the businesses impacted by the COVID-19 restrictions and the lockdowns in our city. Thankfully with COVID-19 regulations starting to loosen up, local gyms and other…
Renting a property or owning rental property comes with benefits, but challenges are an inevitable part of the experience. At Thorwin Properties, we're continuously striving to find alternatives to improve our residents' lives and make leasing easier. We have recently partnered with the Landlord Credit Bureau (LCB), an independent reporting agency, whose goal is to improve the…
The St. Boniface neighbourhood is home to the largest francophone community in Western Canada. It covers Norwood West, Norwood East, Windsor Park, Niakwa Park, Niakwa Place, Southdale, Southland Park, Royalwood, Sage Creek, and Island Lakes neighbourhoods. Its population is more than 60 000 people. Evident in its physical landscape — from the architecture, monuments, to…
Winnipeg’s summer heat may be challenging. The main risk associated with it is overheating. That is a starting point towards a heatstroke. When it is hot outside, your body works harder to keep your core temperature under 37 degrees. Children and older adults are at higher risk of overheating, as well as outdoor workers and…
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