Winnipeg Adult Education Centre

Winnipeg Transit definitely has some pros and cons. Some of the cons that stand out for me are Transit fare, bus schedules and the limitation of buses. Also, here’s a few positive reasons why riding on a transit bus can be beneficial. A lot of people including myself believe that paying for transit fair can be pricey, especially when you have children over the age of five. When you’re going from one place to another, it can be pricey. I think another problem  is bus schedules. For example, in the area that I live in, there are only a selected number of buses that run. After 6 p.m. some buses in that area stop running and it’s hard when you have places to be and so on. Also when you’re heading home from wherever and there are no buses running, your only option is to walk. So you can see why these are problems for me. My last negative opinion about Winnipeg Transit is the limitation of buses. What really annoys me, is the limitation of buses running. I find when I’m on my way to and from school during rush hour when yI’m traveling on the transit buses, they can get so packed to the point there is not enough room for people who want to board the bus. I think they need to put more buses out there for the buses that are most popular for passengers to be riding in during the morning and afternoons.

On the other side, there are definitely some benefits to traveling on transit buses. Here are a few. If you’re a student or working you can get a reduced monthly bus pass. You can also claim a full year of receipts on your taxes from riding the Winnipeg transit. So definitely that can be beneficial financially. Also traveling on Winnipeg transit can also be beneficial to the environment, less fuel is being used from vehicles. Also people would be breathing in less toxins. There would be less wear and tear on the road. So overall Winnipeg transit can definitely have some negative and positive aspects to it. Whether you take it in a good or bad way, Winnipeg transit will always be there, the only way our voice’s will be heard regarding these issues is if we do something about it, instead of just talking about it.

by Jo-Anne

Winnipeg is sometimes also known as Winter-peg because of its cold winters. Unfortunately in the winter we wake up to 30 below; sometimes worse; sometimes better. Winter can be hard with all the snow. At times we get tons of snow and times we get just a touch of snow. Either way we can have all that snow and cold but still have fun.

In the winter we might get a brutal snow fall but that’s when some people find out how kind some people are, a neighbour or friend can come along and help shovel or even do it. Myself – I love it, I get outside and get some exercise. My dogs even come out run in the snow and play around.

The things we have in Winter-peg are amazing such as every year in the winter we have the Winter Wonderland light show at the exhibition grounds. At The Forks there’re events almost every day. Some people even carve up some ice sculptures. All around there’s something going on. We  just got to keep your eyes and ears open.

My favourite part of winter is definitely the sledding, skating, snowboarding and throwing snowballs. There’s lots of fun to be had with the snow! I love wrestling in the snow and sledding. With all that being said I hope winter in Winnipeg is a little less depressing. Remember to dress warm and have fun!

by Kyle G.

Winnipeg is a good city. It has friendly people and pretty buildings, including this school. I really enjoy living in Winnipeg and I wish to stay in it my whole life. There are so many more plans for a newcomer from different countries including me, than any other province or even another country.  I always hear how the people complain on radio that other countries do not take care of immigrants. So when I speak to my friends from different countries they usually tell me that I am a lucky guy for being in a Manitoban city.

by Pascal