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Monthly Archives: September 2012

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Tough times for hog industry

Economy & Business, FoodBy Roger CurrieSeptember 22, 2012

Manitoba leads the nation in the volume of pork that’s produced for export. The industry says many producers will go out of business, unless government helps them with a $150 million bailout package.

The way ahead for journalism

Culture, Our City, Stories of GivingBy Duncan McMonagleSeptember 21, 20122 Comments

In the tumult and reinvention of journalism, there are moments when the way ahead becomes clearer. One of those moments occurred Tuesday.

Now it’s your turn Winnipeg… We can all help

Charitable Organizations, Health & Safety, Our City, Philanthropy, Stories of GivingBy Rhonda PrepesSeptember 20, 2012

This selfless act reminded me that if we all did a random act of kindness each day, what a better place this world would be.

Winnipeg bus driver’s shoes could help feed less fortunate

Charitable Organizations, Health & Safety, Our City, Philanthropy, Stories of GivingBy Murray LevineSeptember 19, 2012

As a charity activist for the past 24 years, I can honestly say that some things take forever, if not longer. Thank you Mr. Winnipeg Bus Driver for providing the impetus!

Compassionate bus driver, citizen reporter create stir

Health & Safety, Our City, Stories of GivingBy Noah ErenbergSeptember 19, 20121 Comment

You just never know the reaction something will generate. I’m not sure what impressed me more – the original story itself, or the overwhelming response to it.

Winnipeg Transit driver’s amazing act of kindness stuns passengers

Health & Safety, Local Heroes, Stories of GivingBy Denise CampbellSeptember 18, 20128 Comments

Today, as I was riding a Winnipeg Transit bus from Unicity to Downtown I did not realize that I would be a witness to something amazing.

September’s Harvest

Environment, Food, Our NeighbourhoodsBy C. BolesSeptember 17, 2012

September’s harvest has provided an opportunity for me to capture a few great moments in the gardens of my neighbourhood.

Freedom to drive can be taken for granted

Health & Safety, Our CityBy Roger CurrieSeptember 16, 2012

Winnipeg is considering reducing the speed limit on residential streets from 50 kph to 40. It may just be an idea whose time has come.

Eating locally grown food makes sense (and it’s tasty, too!)

Economy & Business, Environment, FoodBy Roger CurrieSeptember 14, 2012

This is peak season as local growers gather to sell their produce before winter. And with this activity comes the ongoing debate over whether eating locally grown food is best.

Sustainable South Osborne

Environment, Our NeighbourhoodsBy Paul S. GrahamSeptember 10, 2012

While some of our food is grown and processed locally, most of it travels several hundred to several thousand kilometres before it lands on our plates.

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