In 1968, 117 Filipinos arrived in Winnipeg to work in the garment industry (Winnipeg Free Press, June 7, 2010)
The name Winnipeg originated from the Cree word meaning “muddy water,” referring to Lake Winnipeg 40 miles to the north (The Manitoba Historical Society)
Queen Elizabeth has visited Manitoba six times in her 60-year reign (Winnipeg Free Press, February 6, 2012)
The French fries sold at major fast-food chains in Canada contain more than double the amount of salt those sold at US locations contain (Canadian Medical Association Journal)