Canada needs Jean Charest
A man for all reasons Jean Charest is running for the leadership of the Conservative party. He has been here before, pulling the Party out of the ditch when only
Winnipeg’s first full time internet radio station
Music to our ears . . . and much more Dorothy Dobbie Lifestyles 55 is adding a new brand of joy for our audience: 24-hour digital radio, a first for
Canada all but defenceless thanks to political wrangling over the years
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sparked a new discussion about Canadian defence spending. There is widespread acknowledgement of the fact that for decades both Liberal and Conservative governments have
City needs to rally around a Green Corridor downtown
Dorothy Dobbie All great cities have a commitment to becoming green and staying greener. It is not just all about aesthetics, even though green means beauty and beauty means peace
The scammers are out there: what you need to know to avoid being taken
She was in her early 80s, very independent, and always proud to help where she could. So, it was no real surprise to those who knew her that she answered
The 1950 Winnipeg flood: Radio’s Finest Hour
Garry Moir 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of radio broadcasting in Manitoba. Over the course of the year, Lifestyles 55 will be publishing a series of articles featuring a few
Mind your own business
We may not always get what we want, but we usually get what we are asking for. Philosophers, historians, lecturers, and authors have been telling the world about this natural
Chemo Savvy dragon boats
Dragon Boat racing is a fun and exciting activity. Recently, I saw a video of some hearty Winnipeggers using their dragon boat on our beautiful Nestaweya River Trail. What a
“You just need a little patience… and to let the professionals do their jobs”
Premier Heather Stefanson Dorothy Dobbie The crisis in the Ukraine was weighing heavily on the premier’s mind when we held our monthly interview the morning of Thursday, February 24. Russia
Let’s Unite to Kickstart our Local Economy
After two years of coping through the pandemic, Public Health Officials have provided an end date. As Winnipeggers, we now need to change our focus from restrictions to the future,