Rain prompts municipalities to fix infrastructure
The Insurance Bureau of Canada says weather disasters are costing more than a billion dollars in claims every year; a number that will rise unless municipalities can improve things like drainage.
PST debate presses NDP
A debate over the Manitoba government’s proposed hike in the Provincial Sales Tax heard the measure would have more support if the NDP held a referendum and put the money raised directly into the coffers of local municipalities.
Dialing the wrong number, and making a difference
Stephanie Staples finds an inspirational new friend at the other end of a wrong number and discovers the value of seizing the simple opportunities that are revealed to us everyday.
Belly dance showcase empowers women
On June 9, belly dancers from around Winnipeg and Manitoba will take the stage for a fifth year in support of Osborne House.
Find the piece that calls to you at Forum Art’s show and sale
Forum Art Centre’s Fresh Art Show runs June 14 to 16 and features paintings in all types of media, drawings, pottery and sculptures.
Stepping off the well beaten path
A cross between the likes of curling, shuffleboard, horseshoes and a good dose of rolling moxie…take it from this writer…Belgian bowling is not as easy as it appears!
A grand opening for Investors Group Field
Event organizers went all out at making the event memorable and enjoyable to not just Christians but any proud Winnipegger who was there to get a peak of the new stadium.
Little town with big sound to kick off summer music fest season
An impressive 25-band line up combined with a picturesque prairie landscape in Cypress River, Manitoba, sets the scene for the 2nd annual Prairie Wind Music Festival on Saturday, June 1.
Not your ordinary Bible story
Everyone loves a good story and this one was a page-turner for Steve Lennon. Part mystery, part history, Steve’s adventure in discovering a national treasure is akin to the Antiques Roadshow meets Canadian Pickers.
PST hike to be debated in final CNC spring practicum
There’s no bigger political story this year in Manitoba than the proposed increase in the Provincial Sales Tax. Tonight, all sides square off in a special CNC / Free Press debate.