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
Lifestyles 55 April 2022 issue
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Sherrie Versluis talks birds in springtime
You know spring is most here when Preferred Perch store owner, Sherrie Versluis comes on the air to talk about our feathered friends. We have been hearing and seeing flocks
Kevin Twomey and Dorothy Dobbie have a talk about spring and other things
Even though it is the middle of March and the earth in middle Canada is covered with four feet of snow, spring is in the air. It is hard to
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