Tough times for hog industry
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!)
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
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.