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CTV News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Superman helping Humane Society get more dogs adopted
The Winnipeg Humane Society received a special visit from the Man of Steel and the Maiden of Might to help boost adoptions.
Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Super-Spike is back and killing it
Western Canada's largest outdoor volleyball tournament, Super-Spike, is back for its 22nd year with its highest team count since 2018, featuring 375 teams and just under 3,000 volleyball players in the weekend-long event that combines a music festival atmosphere with sport. 'It's been many moons since we saw a nice increase like that,' said event general manager Greg Paseshnik. 'And it's just very encouraging for the longevity of this event, and people are really excited.' The fundraiser tournament, which runs Friday and Saturday at Maple Grove Rugby Park in south Winnipeg, is welcoming Virginia to Vegas and Preston Pablo as headliners in their first ever appearance at Super-Spike. Paseshnik says the rise in numbers is thanks to new participants being 'blown away' by the experience, along with the event's continued affordability. '(Volleyball's) the foundation of the event,' said Paseshnik. 'But there's so much more going on. The music we take pride in, programming a great lineup of artists every year, the amount of food trucks that come out, the festival vibe that we take pride in putting on, and we also take pride in keeping the event affordable.' Various Manitoba acts will also be performing, including Encore, Jérémie & The Delicious Hounds, Daniel Desorcy, Always Dale and multiple DJs throughout the weekend. This year, the event will raise funds for the Winnipeg Humane Society. While Volleyball Manitoba remains Super-Spike's core partner, the organization selects a secondary charity to support each year. 'One of the greatest things about Super-Spike is that every dollar we raise goes back to supporting our community,' said Paseshnik. 'We're a not-for-profit charitable event, and we've raised one and a half million dollars to date for groups in the community.' For the volleyball community in Manitoba, Super-Spike has become a 'staple event,' according to Paseshnik, though many non-volleyball players also take part. 'With those 3,000 people playing volleyball this weekend, we do a lot of market research and only half of them, in all honesty, are part of that volleyball community,' said Paseshnik. 'They're really out here having fun. They're here for the atmosphere.' Both competitive and recreational games will take place over the weekend. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. 'I can confirm, since Super-Spike's been around, the numbers in the beach volleyball leagues have skyrocketed,' said Paseshnik. 'People forget how much fun it is to play beach volleyball.' Paseshnik hopes for better weather than last year, which brought lightning, hail and heavy rain, and is also prepared to take precautions against wildfire smoke, which has caused delays and cancellations of sporting events across Manitoba. 'We're hoping things are going to be fine, but at the same time, we are preparing some contingencies and making sure that people are aware to come prepared and to know their own limits,' he said. Weekend passes for non-tournament participants are available for $39 and can be purchased at
CTV News
05-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
‘It's all about creativity': Winnipeg Humane Society calls for cat blanket yarn donations
The Winnipeg Humane Society needs your help to keep their cats cozy and comfortable as they await adoption. The Winnipeg Humane Society is looking for some help to keep their cats cozy and comfortable while they await adoption. Knit and Purling, a group of volunteers that meet weekly at the shelter, knits blankets for newly adopted cats and is asking for donated yarn to keep the initiative going. 'We're down to the last bits and pieces,' said June Catrijsse, lead for Knit and Purling. Catrijsse said the group of approximately 25 knitters formed three years ago and aims to make between 30 and 90 blankets a week—which she said corresponds with the weekly number of adopted cats at the shelter. 'Our little group can't necessarily hit that goal, but there's a lot of (members of the public) that come in and pick up yarn and take it home, make the blankets and bring them back,' she said. June Winnipeg Humane Society June Catrijsse said the volunteer knitting group formed three years ago. Uploaded July 4, 2025. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg) Catrijsse said the group is looking for number four or five yarn that is 100 per cent acrylic, adding that this yarn is ideal for cat blankets and can hold up for over a decade. She said donated yarn can be dropped off at the Winnipeg Humane Society at 45 Hurst Way. People can also knit blankets and drop them off at the shelter, which Catrijsse said should generally be 24' x 24' inches. 'If they're a little bit larger that don't worry, that's fine. We can use them in other areas of the shelter. Or if they're a little bit smaller, we use them for the kittens that come in,' said Catrijsse. Winnipeg Humane Society cat A cat at the Winnipeg Humane Society lying on yarn blankets on July 4, 2025. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg) People looking to also volunteer with the group can reach out to the shelter. 'If you don't know how to knit or crochet, that's fine. Just come and we will teach you how to do that,' she said. The group has also expanded to make dog coats to help keep recently shaved dogs warm and prevent any from chewing out their stitches. 'It's all about creativity and being a real animal lover.'
CTV News
05-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Humane Society needs materials for car blankets
Winnipeg Watch The Winnipeg Humane Society needs your help to keep their cats cozy and comfortable as they await adoption.
CTV News
24-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Winnipeg Humane Society helping evacuees prepare to return home
The Winnipeg Humane Society is helping make sure there are supplies for evacuees' furry family members. As many wildfire evacuees prepare to head home, the Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) is making sure their furry family members have the supplies they need upon their return. On Monday, the animal shelter held a pet supply pick-up, where evacuees were able to sort through donations and take what their pets need. Free food, bedding, toys, collars and leashes were available at the event, which saw more than 40 families stop by. 'Many people are likely going home this week and knowing that they've travelled down here with their pets, and they've been here about a month, they may not have the supplies they need to go back home,' explained Carly Peters, director of communications with the WHS. 'Sometime homes won't have those supplies stocked. So, we're here to hand out food, toys, leashes, treats, anything they might need to take back home with them.' WHS also offered free vaccinations for pets at its pop-up shelter in St. Norbert. On Monday, the Humane Society announced it will be closing its emergency shelter on Thursday as evacuees return home and reunite with their pets.
