Simon Fuller

Winnipeg

Journalist at Winnipeg Free Press

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Articles

A hub in the community

2 weeks ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Simon Fuller

For the last 40 years, Jeffrey’s Restaurant and Lounge, though not always by that name, has been a fixture on the North Kildonan landscape. And for the last 15 of those years, co-owners Mauro Felicioni and Don Mackenzie have been busy evolving the business into what they are proud to call a community hub. To celebrate the landmark anniversary, Jeffrey’s — which is located at 1420 Henderson Hwy. — will be offering customers a slate of specials throughout May, each one costing $15.
Moist following his passion, doing what he loves

2 weeks ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Simon Fuller

It’s fair to say Jason Moist is living the dream. The 47-year-old Winnipegger recently started his new role as the head coach of the women’s soccer and futsal teams at Keyano College in Fort McMurray, Alta. Moist left Winnipeg last month to start his new job, having been an active figure in the local soccer scene for more than two decades.
Table tennis takes centre stage

1 month ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Simon Fuller

Wednesday, April 23 is World Table Tennis Day 2025, and key local figures in the sport are taking a hands-on approach to mark the occasion. Carlos Cuadra, executive director of the Manitoba Table Tennis Association, explained that the province was short-listed by the International Table Tennis Federation Foundation to be part of the worldwide celebrations.
Cat mania in St. Norbert

1 month ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Simon Fuller

By: Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER Posted: 2:01 AM CDT Wednesday, Apr.
‘When I’m able to twirl, I’m able to flourish’

1 month ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Simon Fuller

World Baton Twirling Day is April 10, and a key member of the local baton community is helping shine a spotlight on the sport and its positive effects. The annual day celebrates the art of baton twirling, while emphasizing its reach, impact and inclusivity. “The focus this year is on inclusion for twirlers around the world,” said Tammy De Jong, head coach of Sakura Baton Twirlers.
Local author finding success with Viking time-travel romance series

1 month ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Simon Fuller

By: Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER Posted: 2:01 AM CDT Wednesday, Apr.
Sabres, Saints win MWHSHL championships

1 month ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Simon Fuller

The Sanford Sabres and the Portage Collegiate Institute Saints are the champions of their MWHSHL divisions. The teams, both based west of Winnipeg, recently won the Manitoba Women’s High School Hockey League’s Division 2 and 3 titles, respectively. Sanford beat Selkirk Royals 2-1 in the best-of-three final series in the second division, while Portage beat Dakota Collegiate by the same margin in the third division.
From a little bit punk to a whole lotta love

1 month ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Simon Fuller

Two key organizers of a local photography festival are sharply focused on increasing its reach and impact. The month-long Flash Photographic Festival launched its 10th anniversary edition on April 1, and will run until April 30. Flash’s mission is to promote professional and amateur photographic artists in Manitoba, to educate visitors and participants in photographic history and to share examples of photographic processes past and present, both film and digital.
Olympiens skate faster, higher, stronger

1 month ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Simon Fuller

The Collège Jeanne-Sauvé Olympiens girls’ hockey team is top of the tree. The team recently won the Manitoba Women’s High School Hockey League’s Division 1 championship, beating the Glenlawn Lions 2-1 in the all-St. Vital best-of-three final series. The Olympiens lost the first game 4-1 on March 18, levelled things with a 3-2 win on March 20, and won the decisive game 2-0 on March 21. All games were held at Seven Oaks Arena.
Going to miss the hugs

1 month ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Simon Fuller

For many people in Transcona, Wendy Frejuk will always be known as ‘Teacher Wendy.’Frejuk is the owner and director of Children’s Choice Nursery School, located inside Transcona United Church (209 Yale Ave. W). After 44 years in operation — having taught thousands of children in the Park City for more than four decades — the lifelong Transcona resident will soon be closing the doors of the nursery for the last time. The doors first opened on Sept.