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Province removes toilet facilities because of maintenance costs and replaces them with porta potties. Apparently, the penny-pinching administration on Broadway doesn’t think porta potties need maintenance . . .   By Volker Beckmann   As truck traffic carrying cargo north has become busier over the last 15 to 20 years, the number of single and […]

  Life insurance protects your dependents when you die. Living benefits, as the words would imply, are insurance contracts that protect those who are financially dependent and the insured as well. Living benefits can be provided through group benefit packages by some employers. But for self-employed people or those working without a group benefit package […]

Celebrating 150 years of Winnipeg by Myron Love   William C. Gardner KC has a family history that goes back in Winnipeg 120 years. It seems fitting that the senior partner at Pitblado Law is a member of one of two law firms that go back historically that far and more. And Pitblado – one […]

  El Sistema (which translates to The System) is a publicly financed, voluntary sector, music-education program founded in Venezuela by educator, musician, and activist José Antonio Abreu with the motto “Music for Social Change.” Sistema Winnipeg is a partnership between the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Seven Oaks School Division and Winnipeg School Division. This program encourages […]

This is part two of a two part piece.   Between July 15, 1905, and October 20, 1999, Eaton’s at 320 Portage Avenue was a meeting place for Winnipeggers. This story will tell the Eaton’s story by listing the contributions of some St. James residents (mostly employees).   Guildford, Richard Ebbitt, long time employee retired […]

Editor’s note: This is truly a mouthwatering sandwich. What Ian didn’t tell you is that he generously buttered the buns on the crust side as well as the centre and warmed the buns in a hot oven. This made them just a little crusty and even more delicious.   Sandwiches of all descriptions come and […]

By Camille Gagnon   Extreme heat waves are becoming more and more common in Canada. This not only makes summer less enjoyable but can affect your health. Heat and humidity can cause heat stroke, dehydration, dizziness and fainting, hospitalizations, and even death. As you get older, it becomes harder for your body to adjust to […]

News from Turtle Mountain by Doyle Piwniuk   I have always called myself a proud Western Manitoban who has lived most of my time along the Manitoba/Saskatchewan border. I was born and raised in the Russell/Asessippi area of Manitoba where I lived for the first twenty years, then spent seven years in Winnipeg, then purchased […]

Healthy Pet   Every day, dozens of animals cross the doorstep of a general practice clinic. The reasons vary from wellness to gastro-intestinal concerns, to itch. However, regardless of the original concern, this year has brought such a large influx of ticks found incidentally during physical exams that they seem to have become a daily […]

The numbers have ballooned. Canada’s population is reported to now be 40.5 million and we aren’t stopping there. Immigration targets this year are 485,000. By Dorothy Dobbie   Canada was built on immigration and newcomers have always been encouraged and welcomed. But the ambitious plans of the current government, together with an open-door policy for […]

  Canada, long known for its vast landscapes and welcoming nature, faces a growing crisis that threatens the stability and affordability of housing across the nation. As the country continues to embrace high levels of immigration, the demand for housing has surged, exacerbating an already strained market. This increased demand, coupled with policy missteps and […]

As we celebrate Winnipeg’s 150th birthday, each month music historian and author John Einarson will share stories from our city’s rich and colourful music history. Enjoy.     Folk music is, quite simply, music of the common people. Every cultural/ethnic group has its own folk music that, in some way, highlights the uniqueness of that […]

    Often when people think of the City of Steinbach they think of vehicles. Steinbach has been very purposely associated with vehicles and no small amount of time and money has been spent in branding it the Automobile City. Many years ago, local auto dealers put aside their individual competitiveness and came together on […]

For some reason, humanity continues to search for an unrealistic and impossible to achieve utopia where everyone is always happy, where bad things never happen, and where we live a “perfect” life. But imagine what the world would be like if those dreams were realized.     Did June seem particularly frantic to you? Everyone […]