Snow storms and dust blizzards: life on the prairies
Many times I have declared I wish I had a buck for every time I have driven the Trans-Canada highway between Winnipeg and Regina. Once the snow is on the ground, that should be at least two bucks.
Red Hot Chili Peppers rock MTS Centre
Rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers performed live at the MTS Centre recently to the delight of thousands of their fans.
IKEA’s gifts to media raises conflict of interest questions
Can, or should, journalists should be taking freebies and discounted goods from what has been, and will continue to be, the subject of a massive amount of media attention ?
The ownership of Indigenous symbolism
Recently, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show was taped, featuring model Karlie Kloss in bra and panty set, complete with headdress (but then, who doesn’t love to wear a headdress in their underwear?)
Life on the edge of the fiscal cliff
This year, Canada’s deficit will be $26 billion, 5 billion higher than earlier estimates. The budget won’t be balanced until sometime after the next election. Ottawa is spending more money servicing the national debt than we do on Canada’s military.
Winnipeg grooves to Diwali beats
A part of Winnipeg’s event calendar for several years, the Diwali Mela has grown from strength to strength, just like the Indian community in the city.
Art + Body: The Possible, Improbable and Everything In Between
A facilitation and participation fair presented at the Winnipeg Art Gallery by the Arts and Disability Network of Manitoba receives high praise.
Holiday Concert to fund mental health programs
On December 14, the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society holds its first Holiday Concert featuring artists like Flo Oramasionwu who received a Western Canadian Music Award.
‘Lights, camera, action’ for Nourishing Potential at Rossbrook
Young people from Rossbrook House were enthusiastic participants in a TV ad focused on promoting Nourishing Potential – the endowment fund that provides nutritious food for kids and youth.
Free cat day a huge success at Winnipeg Humane Society
Eighty-two cats and 25 kittens were adopted for free from the Winnipeg Humane Society on Friday, November 16th, 2012. In addition, 17 kittens were adopted for a fee of $99 each.