The WSO shares music with kids in the community
Jeffrey Acosta 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 Pas: Father and son launch art show
Gabrielle SwanView from The Pas It’s the evening before the first ever father and son show opening for James and Matt Dean. The pair sat down with me over
The St. James-Eaton’s hall of fame, part two
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
What is it about a name that makes it sound so exotic…. pork bánh mÌ
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
Anita Willets-Burnham and her rolling suitcase
Jim IngebrigtsenTidbits Anita Willets-Burnham (1880-1958) was an impressionist artist, a teacher, lecturer, and international traveler. She is best known for her 1933 book Round the World on a Penny
Summer heat waves and the medications that increase your risk
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
Western Manitoba: Manitoba’s first potash mine takes shape
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
Creepy crawlies – Check your dog for ticks
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
Shauna: Continued immigration to Canada
There’s a joke about a fellow whose roof needs fixing. When asked about it, he says: “When it’s raining, it’s too wet to go up there. And when it’s dry,
Dorothy: Should immigration be paused?
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