Winter is coming, so tenants should prepare to keep their homes warm, safe, and comfy. Cold air, freezing temps, and heavy snow are on the way. Taking steps now can prevent winter issues and save on energy bills. Here are key steps to take before winter hits.

• Inspect & Seal: The most common reasons why heat may escapes is from drafty doors and windows. Use weather stripping or caulking to seal drafts effectively. Heavy curtains are a good way to help retain warmth throughout your suite.

• Safety First: Choose rugs with non-slip backing and stock up on winter essentials like non-perishable food and medications.
• Make an Emergency Kit: Stock up on essential items like flashlights, batteries, blankets, and first-aid supplies.

• Ventilate To Avoid Condensation: Make sure your home always has sufficient airflow, especially in areas like kitchens and bathrooms where moisture is at a high. Use exhaust fans when cooking or showering to lower moisture levels. If your apartment has windows that can be opened, consider doing so for short periods to let fresh air in while maintaining the indoor temperature.

• Use a Boot Tray: Keep a boot tray near your apartment entrance to prevent snow, salt, and slush from being tracked inside. This will help keep your floors clean and dry and avoid the warping due to wetness or the staining of carpets.
• Stay Informed: Monitor weather forecasts and adjust your schedule to avoid being outside during  the coldest hours.

Preparing ahead for the cold season is crucial to ensure your comfort and safety. By following these steps, you can create a warm and inviting environment that will keep the chill away.

Folklorama Festival is back from August 3 to 16! Enjoy entertainment, yummy foods, and rich cultures.

Over the next 14 days, festivals will be all over the city. If you have a favorite culture, grab your tickets on Folklorama’s website or you can click here Folklorama – Festival.

From August 3 to 9, join us at Tech Voc High School for the Africa Pavilion and Burton Cummings Community Centre for the Tamil Pavilion.

From August 10 to 16, visit the Africa/Caribbean Pavilion at Holy Eucharist Parish Centre and Ukraine Kyiv Pavilion at Maples Collegiate.

You can now plan your week with the Folklorama 2025 travel guide for pavilion locations and showtimes. See you there!

Dress in Layers

Usually when it starts to feel chilly we add layers, doing this keeps us warm. The weather is unpredictable, no matter how accurate the weather app may seems, be prepared for the unexpected changes.

Some options include but not limited to:

1. Turtleneck

2. Multiple thinner sweaters

3. Fuzzy socks

4. Jackets

Turn on Ceiling Fan

Believe or not but a fan can do more than cooling you. Having it on can help circulate the air and keep your space warmer longer.

Tip: Put the fan in reverse. It will push the hot air down.

Hot and Cold Shower

Hot showers will warm you up quickly. However, a cold shower helps with circulation and blood flow. Ending your showers with cold water can also help keep you warm after stepping out.

Sun can be Fun

Harness the warmth of the sun by keeping the blinds open during the day. At night, you can close the blinds and curtains to insulate your home better.

Layer your Blankets

Much like layering with clothes, you can also do so with the blankets around your home. Putting the more fluffy blankets closest to the skin and the thin blankets on top to help trap the heat.

Stay Dry

One of the main reason why you may feel cold is due to moisture, from wet hair or sweat. When stepping out into the cold snowy world make sure your gear is dry and bonus points if they are freshly warm out from the dryer.

As residents living in Winterpeg we are use to the snow, but who wants to be cold? Lets stay warm and cozy this winter!

De Luca Fine Wines Gifts and Accessories made some changes to their store! Privately owned since 2007 by Kate and Scott Holden, they decided that now was a good time to evolve and tell their story.

As of today they are known as ThePourium, changing their name back in 2022. ThePourium’s main priority is focusing on customer experience and to elevate any moment.

They offer a variety of products such as: single wines, cases, baskets, gift packages and so much more. ThePourium also provides services for events, catering to weddings and in-store events. Check out their website to stay up to date with events open to the public.

Show your Towers Benefit card and receive 5% off on accessories, unlisted and exclusive wines.

The Pourium | Wine Store | Winnipeg, Manitoba

With school out for the summer and endless amounts of activities to do indoor and outdoor. Why not be one with nature and take a hike in one of our many parks in the city and national parks. Here are some trials from easy to moderate intensity.

Enjoy being one with nature? We have good news for you, if you have a towers benefit card you can use it at Canadian Footwear where you can save 10% on all regular priced items. You can enjoy beautiful views with your new shoes.

Neepawa/Langford Trail

This trail located in Neepawa, a 2.5 hour drive from central Winnipeg, is a 10km loop trail with landmarks throughout and views of downtown.

Blue Lakes Trial – Duck Mountain Provincial Park

Known as Manitoba’s most beautiful spring-fed bodies of water, is a 5.3km loop trail with continuous view of the water. Whenever it starts to get a little hot while on the trail you can take a dip in the water below.

Whiteshell River Bridge Trail

A 4.2km trail located near Pinawa, has all kinds of different terrain in one park. There are rocky terrain, green forest and lake views.

Devil’s Punch Bowl

Known to be a moderately challenging route near Glenboro, Manitoba. Is a 7.9km or an average of 2 hour to complete. This is also a dog friendly trail, but leashes are required.

These are just a few trails in Manitoba that you can explore and there are many more. Just as a small reminder, card holders get a discount on regular priced shoes. Break them in with a light hike this summer!

Move in season has begun and we know how stressful it can be even when the sun is shining and warm. We wanted to ease the stress as much as we can, so here are some tips you can use if you’re new to renting or even a vet and want some tips.

1. Measure Spaces – Before moving in measure your new space and doorways to see if your furniture will fit. There are many instances that a doorway may look big enough, but turned out to be a couple inches too short. Therefore it is also a good idea to makes sure that whatever you are trying to move will fit so no one is stressed.
2. Check Utilities – Our properties don’t all have the same exact suite amenities. Some include heat and water. Others include all utilities, it’s a good rule to make sure they all work efficiently and to contact your caretaker or a third party if otherwise.
3. Review Lease – Reviewing the details of the lease helps you, as the renter, understand what you can and can’t do in your unit. Are pets allowed, smoking, wall art, renos? Check the lease agreement or ask your caretakers.
4. Explore Amenities – Water, heat, hydro. etc. are all important and should be considered first. You never know is your building has a gym, patio, common room and so on if you don’t explore. Take advantage of these amenities if you are someone that likes to entertain or like staying in.
5. Security Measures – Familiarize yourself with your building’s security features. Whether it is a key, fob, app or code, it’s important to ensure you know the ins and outs. As you never know what can happen.
6. Packing – When packing if you have clothes on the hangers keep them on there are put a trash bag over it, it will make unpacking easier and faster. For fragile items such as plates, use your clothes and fold the plates in between. This helps reduce any additional costs to protect your delicate item and the number of boxes being used.

We hope that these tips and tricks can help you make moving in much easier, quick and painless.