Is there ever a good reason for postponing an election?
By Fred Morris In late July 2020, President Trump speculated about postponing the Nov. 3, 2020 presidential election. When and why have Canadian elections been postponed? Is there ever a
Chuck Lewis of Expert Electric deserves our heartfelt thanks
Chuck Lewis, owner of Expert Electric, resident of Westwood, and Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood resident advisory group member, deserves our thanks. Chuck has persevered for over four-years to erect solar-powered flashing amber lights
Towards Active Transportation
Bike lane design is a patchwork of disconnected approaches I have been riding my bike to work from south Winnipeg to Broadway since 2015. I don’t ride everyday, I am…
Flin Flon arts in the fall
Summer has drawn to a close and in northern Manitoba that usually means a glorious autumn with gorgeous fall colours shining in the sun. This year however, we have dull
Winnipeg-born Lucille Starr shone brightly around the world
Quand le soleil dit bonjours aux montagnes. Whether you speak French or not, the opening line to Lucille Starr’s million-selling 1964 hit “The French Song” is instantly recognizable. Produced in
It takes more than actors to make a movie
Making a movie, producing a documentary or a series requires the precision of a military operation in terms of coordinating people, places, permits, safety, vehicles, equipment, costumes, decor while at
How to hold a fundraiser in 2020: Bubbles and Beethoven
On October 24, symphony lovers can come to the gala in pyjamas or gowns as the orchestra holds its first virtual gala. Like almost all other parts of our lives,
Manitoba Opera takes you on a video tour of three show-stopping gardens
Missing summer and gardening already? Get a final fix of those sunny days and warm temps with Manitoba Opera’s Opera in the Garden series – your private tour of three
Young at art
95-year-old arts lover walking 96 km to raise $96,000 By rights, Dr. Douglas MacEwan’s next birthday cake should have 96 candles on it and he’s fit enough to blow them
En Pointe – Ballet lover plans a lasting legacy
Leaving a legacy is arguably the most profound impact one can have in their lifetime. Many share a desire to be remembered for leaving the world a better place than