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Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Drink makers show off best, latest at festivals
Opinion As summer proper looms, people start thinking about taking vacations, heading to the lake and just generally getting away from it all. But before we get to the lazy, hazy (too hazy!), crazy days of July and August, June brings a whole bevy of beverage-related events for fans of wine, beer and cocktails. Good Neighbour Brewing Co. (110 Sherbrook St.) has once again teamed up with the Winnipeg Humane Society for the Pets on Pints campaign. Proud cat, dog or other-critter owners can upload a photo of their pet at and convince friends and family to vote for their pet — each vote costs one dollar, with funds going to the Winnipeg Humane Society. The two pets garnering the most votes will feature on a forthcoming brew, while two more who manage to clear $100 raised will be randomly chosen for another pair of cans. The beer will be on sale at the brewery and select Liquor Marts on July 9, with further proceeds going to the Humane Society. It's last call to get tickets for the Flatlander's Beer Festival, which takes place June 6 and 7 at the Canada Life Centre (300 Portage Ave.). The festival has uploaded its list of participating producers and drinks being poured, including a whole host of ready-to-drink canned cocktails and over a dozen local producers of beer and wine. For the complete list of what's being poured and to get tickets see Patent 5 Distillery's Purple Blossom Gin will be the feature ingredient in the monthly cocktail at The Beer Can (1 Granite Way), and the drink, dubbed the Purple Rain Spritz, launches June 7 from noon to 4 p.m. Patent 5 has also released Pride Purple Blossom Gin, with a special label designed by Shafik Kamani; a portion of proceeds from sales of the bottle will benefit LGBTTQ+ organizations. Low Life Barrel House (398 Daly St. N) hosts its sixth natural wine party on June 10, starting at 5 p.m. in conjunction with Ellement Wine + Spirits. In addition to Low Life's own many minimal-intervention wines, a dozen natural wines made elsewhere will be available by the glass. There's no charge to attend. The Beer Mkt (6600 Roblin Blvd.) is once again hosting the Charleswood Beer Fest on June 13 and 14. The free event will feature samples from more than a dozen local producers, finger food and giveaways. For more information see Over at Bar Accanto (300 Taché Ave.), sommelier Casey Holder has put together an all-Australian wine list for a takeover on June 18, with chef Emily Butcher putting her spin on classic Aussie dishes reimagined for the evening. Those interested in a taste of Down Under can reserve a spot at Kilter Brewing Co. (450 Rue Deschambault) celebrates seven years of beers at Kilterpalooza, which takes place June 21 at the brewery from noon to 11 p.m. The celebration will feature new beer releases and merchandise, games, local vendors, hot dog and taco specials and ice cream sundaes. The free event is both kid- and pet-friendly. Last but certainly not least, Winkler will welcome the province's newest craft brewer on June 27, the date of the grand opening of Heritage Farms Brewing Co. (400 Memorial Dr.). The brewery currently has a trio of brews — a blonde, pale ale and brown ale — available in cans at Liquor Marts and beer vendors. Watch for more info at Here are some fun, fruity, fab drinks to celebrate Pride, beat the heat or just try something new… (Winnipeg — $3.79/355ml can, Low Life Barrel House, Liquor Marts) This hard seltzer is back again for warmer temps; it's clear and devoid of colour, with ripe pear aromas front and centre along with more subtle floral notes. It's mainly dry (less than one gram of sugar per can) and light-bodied, brimming with pear flavours and floral notes that add some complexity before the medium finish (it's 5.5 per cent alcohol). A crisp, easygoing hard seltzer. 3/5 Patent 5 Sour Cherry Vodka Spritz (Winnipeg — $3.69/355ml can, distillery, Liquor Marts) Featuring 'real fruit flavour' along with Patent 5's vodka, this ready-to-drink canned cocktail is very pale straw in colour, bringing ripe, almost stewed cherry flavours and a hint of spice on the nose. It's light-bodied and off-dry, with the slight sweetness of the cherry flavours offset by medium acidity before the short, 4.5 per cent alcohol on the finish. 3.5/5 (Winnipeg — $4.39/473ml can, brewery, beer vendors, Liquor Marts) A cherry- and lime-flavoured lager brewed for Pride, the Queer Beer is strawberry-copper in colour and mainly clear, with fresh malty notes working well with the subtle lime and cherry component. It's light-plus-bodied and dry, with the malty flavours coming with secondary cherry and slightly tart lime zest notes, no discernible bitterness and, at five per cent alcohol, an unobtrusive finish. A solid warm-weather sipper. 3.5/5 (Winnipeg — $4.30/473ml can, brewery, beer vendors, Liquor Marts) Some Sauvignon Blanc grape skins join 'cryogenically concentrated pellets, hop oil extracts and Phantasm thiol powder' in this brew, which is pale gold and hazy in appearance and offers a tart lemon-lime note along with gooseberry, herbal, grapefruit rind and saline aromas. It's mainly dry and medium-bodied, with racy acidity keeping things tart and accentuating the slightly sour citrus flavours, while the herbal notes linger in the background before the modest five per cent alcohol kicks in on the finish. 3.5/5 (Winnipeg — $4.75/473ml can, brewery, beer vendors, Liquor Marts) This sour beer is infused with Gatorade concentrate, which helps explain the brew's deep, intense blue colour. Aromatically it's a throwback of Fun Dip and blue whale gummy and blueberry candy; on the medium-bodied palate it picks up some slight Gatorade notes along with the candies, modest tartness and, at 4.5 per cent alcohol, a relatively short finish. A wild but fun brew made for Pride — also comes in three other flavours. 4/5 uncorked@ @bensigurdson Ben SigurdsonLiterary editor, drinks writer Ben Sigurdson is the Free Press's literary editor and drinks writer. He graduated with a master of arts degree in English from the University of Manitoba in 2005, the same year he began writing Uncorked, the weekly Free Press drinks column. He joined the Free Press full time in 2013 as a copy editor before being appointed literary editor in 2014. Read more about Ben. In addition to providing opinions and analysis on wine and drinks, Ben oversees a team of freelance book reviewers and produces content for the arts and life section, all of which is reviewed by the Free Press's editing team before being posted online or published in print. It's part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Mapunapuna FBI raid ends with state eviction notice for tenant
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Several Mapunapuna businesses are breathing a sigh of relief after the Federal Bureau of Investigation raided a warehouse on Kilihau Street on May 29. The businesses said the warehouse was a hub for illegal activity for years, and the state had been trying to evict the tenant for months. Report: Two Hawaii beaches among most polluted in the country The FBI, Honolulu Police, Humane Society and other agencies were all seen outside the warehouse early on the morning of May 29, prompting road closures in the area. But on May 30, businesses were happy to see the area looking cleaner than normal. 'It's been a long time coming,' said one nearby business owner Chris Waidzunas. 'It just needed to happen, the homeless thing was really bad for quite a few years.' Businesses said they've dealt with break-ins, dog attacks, thefts, fires and cleaning up feces for years.'A lot of it was coming from the dive shop which was the catalyst and center for drugs,' said another business owner. 'People were buying and selling stolen items 24-hours a day, people were dropping off stolen items.' The man didn't want to go on camera and fears for his safety. 'People have died in the last six months over here, and it's all connected with dive shop and that group of people,' the business owner continued. The businesses have leases with the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, which put up an eviction notice overnight for the former dive shop. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news KHON2 asked HPD how many times they had received calls for illegal activities at the warehouse but they referred us to the lead agency which was the FBI. KHON2 then asked DHHL if they knew about the illegal activities taking place, but they also referred us to the FBI. But court documents show DHHL started efforts to evict the tenant in October 2024 for not paying rent. The following month, HPD told DHHL they suspected an illegal gambling room on the property, and in February 2025 the fire department requested the property be secured as people were tapping into the power lines. In March 2025, DHHL enforcement officers posted a cease and desist on the door but court documents say the tenant and others continued to access the property. Kaiser purchases Maui News building, newspaper to move out 'It's not a safe environment for us where we have bodies showing up, crazy people yelling, abusing our workers, throw things at vehicles, people throwing bricks at people the other day,' the business owner added. According to HPD crime mapping, there have been 15 crimes reported on this corner in the last four months including stolen cars, theft, burglary, weapons, aggravated assault and property damage. The FBI confirmed they conducted court authorized activity but could not provide details. Businesses hope the tenants will be gone for good soon. 'Now, hopefully its done, it gets cleaned up and this neighborhood gets restored to what its supposed to be — an industrial area,' Waidzunas concluded. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Will Aiello leaving CTV News Kitchener team
It is a bittersweet day at CTV News Kitchener as the team prepares to say goodbye to weather specialist Will Aiello. Will joined CTV News Kitchener in March 2022, delivering weather forecasts and promoting community events. He quickly assumed the role of weekday weather anchor and became a staple in homes across Waterloo Region, known for his sunny disposition, even on the rainiest of days. Will served as a community champion, raising awareness for causes such as the Grand River Ride for Dad, the Humane Society Capital Campaign and Grand River Hospital Foundation. Whether he was strapping on the lederhosen for Oktoberfest, or playing with the newest arrivals at the Humane Society, Will was an unflappable presence who will be greatly missed by CTV Kitchener viewers. 'It has been the most wonderful 3.5 years calling Waterloo Region my home,' he said. 'From day one, the community and staff welcomed me into their homes and lives and made me feel like family right away. Being able to deliver the forecast and get involved with the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth, the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, Kitchener Rangers games, Ride for Dad, Toy Mountain and so many other charities and organizations has been some of the many highlights of my time here and brought so much value to my life.' Will Aiello and Dan Lauckner CTV Kitchener CTV News' Will Aiello and Dan Lauckner posed for a photo during the season opener at Stratford Festival on May 26, 2025. Will's next adventure will take him back to his old stomping ground, Ottawa, where he'll join the CTV Morning Live team. 'Moving onto this next chapter is something I've always dreamed about since starting in this industry,' he said. 'Getting to host a morning show in my hometown and be closer to my family is something that is going to be so special and will allow me to watch my little nieces and nephews grow up.' June 5 will be Will's last day with CTV News Kitchener. 'Leaving the CTV Kitchener team will be very difficult but their support with the new opportunity has made it feel much better,' he said. 'Thank you to everyone for allowing me to be myself and spread so much energy and positivity into this wonderful community.'
Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Health
- Miami Herald
Shelter cat was giving birth when something tragic was found. ‘A lot of tears'
Animal shelter workers in Ohio are in mourning after a tough situation presented itself with a sweet cat who was brought into their care. When Tiger Lily first arrived at the Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and Humane Society in Lima, she was in distress. 'A few days ago we had Tiger Lily brought to us. She was very emaciated, pale, dehydrated, and just sickly,' the shelter said in a May 27 Facebook post. 'Tiger Lily had a very noticeable ear tip which typically indicates she was spayed. Which made for bigger worries to why her abdomen was so large and pregnant like. The doctor was initially concerned about FIP. An ultrasound was performed and determined she was indeed pregnant.' And not only was she pregnant, but she was on the verge of labor. 'The doctor suspected she had several kittens in there. We took her back to the shelter to monitor her since she was due anytime,' the shelter continued. 'She started labor 24 hours later. Tiger Lily had two kittens without issue. But then nothing happened. We consulted the doctor and she was given several doses of oxytocin and still nothing.' The staff had to dig a little deeper and discovered not only complications, but something more tragic. 'So our medical staff took her back into the clinic for another consult and X-rays / ultrasound. It was determined she still had 4 kittens and THREE bullets in her spine area (suspected old injury). The doctor was baffled and worried her overall condition would make the odds of her surviving a c-section very small,' the shelter said. Their decision in the end was to euthanize Tiger Lily. 'We couldn't see putting her through that and still not make it. We discussed with the doctor and elected humane euthanasia,' the shelter said. 'The kittens were put in foster care. Tiger Lily is one of so many cases the last few days. It has been exhausting, financially stressing, and a lot of tears.' The shelter posted a video of the sweet Tiger Lily receiving pets and giving loving nuzzles before she died. 'We wanted share a small glance into what we deal with on a daily basis. We wish the outcome for Tiger Lily was different, but she is no longer suffering,' the shelter said. Lima is about 90-miles northwest from Columbus.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
WORLD RECORD: San Diego Humane Society's pygmy hippo breaks record as oldest ever
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Humane Society announced Sunday its pygmy hippo has surpassed a record milestone and is now the oldest in care in the world. On May 25, 2025, the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center's pygmy hippopotamus — Hannah Shirley — surpassed the previous record of 51 years, 6 months and 2 days, making her the oldest living pygmy hippo ever in managed care in the world. Hannah was born on Nov. 22, 1973, and has lived at the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center since 2002 after she was found in a private backyard in Escondido in northern San Diego County. Pygmy hippos typically live 30 to 50 years in the wild, the Humane Society said. PHOTOS: Abandoned baby bear cub thriving after month of care at Ramona Wildlife Center At the Ramona Wildlife Center, Hannah has a natural pond and pool in a 13,000-square-foot paddock. The Project Wildlife care team says her daily routine includes spa-like back rubs, sprinkler showers and her favorite food-based enrichment. She is given individualized attention and specialized nutrition to support her advanced age. 'Every day with Hannah Shirley is a gift,' said Autumn Welch, Wildlife Operations Manager at the Ramona Wildlife Center. 'Her playful spirit, resilience and sweet personality make her a truly special ambassador for her species — and a symbol of how excellent care can help animals thrive far beyond what's expected.' 'Anyone who meets Hannah falls in love with her,' said Angela Hernandez-Cusick, Wildlife Rehabilitation Supervisor at the Ramona Wildlife Center. 'Her free spirit captures the joy of working with wildlife—we're lucky to care for such a special species.' She is one of just a few dozen pygmy hippos in managed care in North America, and serves as an ambassador for her vulnerable species, the Humane Society said. Hannah is recognized in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Regional Studbook as animal #365, which tracks all pygmy hippos living in managed care around the globe. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
