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It's been a rough winter, but there's a laugh at the end of the tunnel.
Giggle away those winter blues at one of these sidesplitting events:
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FESTIVAL OF FOOLS:
MARCH 28-APRIL 5, 2015
Partake in the foolish fun when
jugglers, clowns, acrobats and
trapeze artists take over e Forks
during spring break. is family-
friendly event offers up zany
entertainment, including circus and
trapeze workshops, magic shows
and face painting. www.kidsfest.ca/
festival-of-fools
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WINNIPEG COMEDY FESTIVAL: APRIL 6-12, 2015
It's a laugh a minute as some of Canada's best comedians hit the city. From veteran
stand-up comics to newbies, there's a show to tickle any funny bone. Past performers
include Tom Green, Brent Butt, Caroline Rhea, Alan icke, Kevin McDonald and
Manitoba's own Ace Burpee. www.winnipegcomedyfestival.com
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BS COMEDY PLAYERS: MAY 7-8, 2015
is Winnipeg-produced show is written and performed by a group of dedicated and talented
volunteers. A sharply crafted theatrical experience, it skewers local, national and international
figures in a no-holds-barred musical sketch comedy revue. Many of the parodied figures
attend, seeing themselves through the public's eyes – and laughing along. www.bscomedy.com
In May 2015, CAA will hold a recycling event
to safely dispose of old tires, automotive
batteries and motor oil, which can be
extremely toxic to our environment. Watch
www.caamanitoba.com for details, or
follow us on Facebook to find out more.
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Sources: Stats Canada, Province of Manitoba and CAA Ontario
It's Easy Being Green
On April 22, 2015, nearly 200 countries will
participate in Earth Day. Here's a snapshot of
how Canada stands on the green front:
Number of light bulbs used in
the average Canadian home.
41
per cent of households have
access to a recycling program.
92
per cent of households participate
in composting.
61
per cent of households use compact
fluorescent lights (CFLs), which can
save about 75 per cent more energy
than regular incandescent light bulbs.
76
million tonnes of non-hazardous
household waste (33% of total
amount) is sent for recycling or
composting each year.
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Fools at the Forks.
