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Monthly Archives: November 2013

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Fate of former Canada Bread plant still up in the air

Economy & Business, History, Northeast, Our City, Our NeighbourhoodsBy Christian CassidyNovember 30, 2013

It seemed 2013 would be the year that the 101-year old former Canada Bread plant at 258 Burnell Street saw a revival. Now, the redevelopment of this historic property is in doubt.

Staying charges, changing lives

Charitable Organizations, Education, Health & Safety, Our City, Our NeighbourhoodsBy Erika MillerNovember 29, 2013

Onashowewin means “the way we see justice” – a fitting name for the city’s aboriginal restorative justice agency that helps those with criminal charges find a transformative way to resolve their charges without going to court.

Walmart can learn from Ford

Economy & Business, HistoryBy Roger CurrieNovember 28, 2013

One of the key lessons that Henry Ford learned and passed on to other industrialists was, ‘pay your workers enough so they can afford to buy the product themselves.’ Whoever is running Walmart these days may want to heed this valuable advice.

Lights up for Chanukah

Culture, History, Our Neighbourhoods, Religion & SpiritualityBy Sara ArensonNovember 27, 2013

While parades, decorations, and mall wonderlands herald the coming of Christmas, it’s easy to overlook Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights, especially when it arrives so early in the holiday season, as it does this year.

Supporting young entrepreneurs based on character, not collateral

Economy & Business, Education, Our CityBy Stacy Cardigan SmithNovember 26, 2013

Joelle Foster, through her work with Canadian Youth Business Foundation, has helped finance and mentor 87 youth-led local businesses in the last three years.

Making a difference this holiday season

Charitable Organizations, Economy & Business, Philanthropy, Stories of GivingBy Deborah LorteauNovember 23, 2013

If you are seeking a different way for your holiday shopping to have more of a local impact, there’s an event that might help you avoid the chaos of the malls and provide funds to a local registered charity.

Multimedia program repairs relationships

Charitable Organizations, Education, Health & Safety, Our NeighbourhoodsBy Erika MillerNovember 22, 2013

As part of Restorative Justice Week, CNC presents articles on this different view of justice. Part 2 in the series looks at a media program that provides refuge for youth trying to stay out of trouble.

Forum Art Centre’s Affordable Art Sale & Auction offers something for everyone

Arts & Entertainment, Charitable Organizations, SoutheastBy Jan VermetteNovember 21, 2013

One of the city’s oldest, independent, educational, registered charitable visual art organizations is hosting their Affordable Art Sale & Auction.

Healing our community through restorative justice

Education, Health & Safety, Our City, Our NeighbourhoodsBy Erika MillerNovember 20, 2013

With Restorative Justice Week Nov 17-24, CNC presents a series about this different view of justice that focuses on victims and the harm done, rather than on offenders and the punishment they receive.

Grey Cup Festival – Canada’s party

Culture, History, SportsBy Roger CurrieNovember 20, 2013

This year’s Grey Cup is the 101st staging of this annual event, but until 1948 it was not much more than a football game on a Saturday afternoon. Now, it’s our country’s biggest prime time party.

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