Reviving the dream of a northern port
In the early part of the last century, farsighted, adventurous Canadians had a dream. They would build a transportation corridor from the prairies to Hudson Bay and from there to
The Neestanan Utility Corridor: Northern Manitoba Gateway to the world
The trading of goods has been in the DNA of Indigenous People for millennia, but somewhere along the way, with the coming of treaties and reserves, this was lost. The
The Gardener with Michel Gauthier
Dorothy Dobbie talks with Michel Gauthier of the Canadian Garden Council in Ottawa https://gardenscanada.ca/canadian-garden-council/ about Canada’s annual Garden Days. This national celebration runs from June 12 to June 20, 2021.
A popular scam: “It’s a friend of your best loved nephew, grandson, best friend, calling. He needs help! Send money!”
I recently had a telephone conversation with a woman in her late eighties whom I have known most of my life. She has had an interesting life but, not always…
Supreme Court: Only Francophone judges need apply
Brian Giesbrecht The federal government has announced that it intends to promote the French language more aggressively throughout the country. A document entitled “English and French: Towards the substantive equality
Celebrating 100 Years of Women on Winnipeg City Council
In March, we marked International Women’s Day and challenged ourselves to achieving an equal future. In many ways, the global COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted gaps that we need to close
Making a Difference in the World
Remembering Els Kavanagh Some people make a difference in our lives by the many kindnesses they show to the people around them. Somehow you find yourself smiling every time you
How much should you invest in renovations before selling your home?
By Kasey Hacking When our team does market evaluations, one of the most common questions is, “What should we do to get the best price for our home?” All things
Is your fence for privacy or just decoration?
When is a fence meant for privacy or just decoration? I guess it depends on your neighborhood and what pleases your eye. From chain-link to the stereotypical ‘white picket fence’,
Crown roast rack of lamb – a crown unlike any other
‘Little Bo Peep has lost her sheepAnd doesn’t know where to find them,Leave them alone, and they will come homeWagging their tails behind them.Sorry Bo. Maybe not this time!’ Typically,