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Videos: Amanda on Utility

This is the first in our series of introductory videos on carsharing in Winnipeg. Here, real member Amanda talks about the Utility of being part of the co-op.

AMANDA on UTILITY : Peg City Car Co-op from Peg City Car Co-op on Vimeo.

Amanda does not want to own a car. She lives close to her amenities and usually rides her bike or walks to where she needs to go.

A car, however, is admittedly useful when your hobbies include large-canvas painting and baking copious volumes of delicious goodies. Attaining materials for her extra-curricular activities, and the delivery of those wonderfully refined goods are some of the examples of Amanda’s occasional use of a vehicle.

Membership in a carshare co-op allows her access to a car for all of its convenience, without the hassle of ownership. “Sorted,” as she says.

Thanks to Assiniboine Credit Union for making this possible.

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Car 2 Moves to South Osborne

The Nissan Versa previously parked in Stall#19 behind 320 River Ave has been moved to 655 Osborne St, the South Osbrone Safeway. The Versa will be available for use Saturday, January 7th 2011 at 3pm. Feel free to make use of it! Until we can secure a single stall with signage, please park it along the side-walk (Osborne) side of the lot.

With the fabulous support of our members we continue to grow. We are striving to respond to the your needs for the interest of the co-op as a whole. Keep in mind, members get a $20 credit for each new member they refer. So let’s get the word out! Tell your friends and neighbours to join Peg City Car Co-op!

Check out this video from Sustainable Osborne featuring real members of Peg City Car Co-op, Matthew, David and Betty.

Booking Site Reminder: Remember to “Favourite” the Versa in the CARS tab so it shows in your Home Screen!

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Holiday Hours & 2012 Office Hours

A bit of a housekeeping to let you know that our office will be open throughout the holidays except for December 25th, 26th and January 1st & 2nd.

Continuing into the New Year, our office will be open Tues-Sat and closed Sun-Mon. But we are, of course, always on call – so please don’t hesitate to give us a ring!

Happy Holidays from Peg City Car Co-op!

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Peg City Car Co-op Launches on Bike to Work Day!

Peg City Car Co-op supplements a lifestyle of living without cars – by providing occasional access without the regular hassle of owning them. It is no coincidence then that we launched on Bike To Work Day, June 24th 2011. Now every day can be Bike to Work Day in Winnipeg.

Minister of Labour and Immigration and Fort Rouge MLA Jennifer Howard raises her coffee mug to celebrate the Car Co-op’s launch

At launch we own three vehicles and have well surpassed our goal of 36 members. Thanks goes out to the efforts of our tireless Board and the continuous support of our membership – without their initial interest we would not have been able to be where we are today.

This project has been years in the making! Thank you for the grants received from:

and a loan guarantee from The Jubilee Fund.

The help and advice from Manitoba Housing and Community Development, Cooperative Development Services, SEED Winnipeg, Canadian Co-operative Association, Green Action Centre, and Assiniboine Credit Union. And to Canada Safeway for the donation of a parking spot and refreshments at the launch.

We are also excited to join the ranks of such incredible services as modo. the car co-op, Grand River CarShare, and Victoria Car Share Co-op, and appreciate all of their support and sharing of well-established knowledge.

Thanks also to our partnerships with Daniel McIntyre St. Matthews Community Association, CAA Manitoba, Winnipeg Social Purchasing Portal, Winnipeg U-Drive, and Stonebridge Development Corp.