Professor Popsicle

• Lifesaving Society urges ice safety as fluctuating Manitoba weather a cause for concern

  The province's fluctuating weather this season means it's important to be cautious when venturing onto frozen bodies of water.

  Weather

  Jan 19, 2023
  
• Wind chill a serious safety concern in Manitoba, expert says

  In Manitoba the forecasted temperatures are cold, but when you factor in the wind chill, it can feel 11 or 12 degrees colder and increase the risk of frostbite.

  Environment

  Feb 9, 2021
  
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• Underwater classroom at U of M aims to save lives by teaching survival skills

  It's a unique setting, but experts at the University of Manitoba hope their unconventional classroom on Wednesday night will attract more Manitobans to learn about underwater safety.

  Feb 26, 2018
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• Winnipeg’s Professor Popsicle gives Bomber fans tips to warm up for the game

  Anyone who had to be outside could tell that Winnipeg set a record for cold temperatures Thursday, and there is more cold in store for the weekend.

  Nov 10, 2017
• ‘Professor Popsicle’ seeks federal Tory nomination in Winnipeg South

  Physiologist Gordon Giesbrecht, better known as “Professor Popsicle," will run for the federal Conservatives in Winnipeg South.

  Politics

  Apr 17, 2015