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Monthly Archives: May 2014

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Spruce Woods — a gem waiting to be discovered

Environment, Outside Winnipeg, SportsBy Gregory C. McNeillMay 30, 2014

Sand dunes, pinchushion cactus, blue-green oasis, spring-fed ponds and riverbank forests. It doesn’t sound like Manitoba but it is, and one way to experience it is through an adventure race.

Canada lags behind on drug safety for children

Education, Health & Safety, Politics, Science & TechnologyBy Martin Offringa & Terry KlassenMay 30, 2014

It’s surprising to learn that much of the medications given to children in Canada have never been adequately studied or even formally approved for the conditions they are commonly prescribed to treat.

Register here for free citizen journalism workshops

Charitable Organizations, Culture, Education, Our NeighbourhoodsBy Noah ErenbergMay 29, 20141 Comment

Got a story to tell? Interested in learning how to be an online multi-media journalist? Then, you may want to check out the upcoming Community News Commons citizen journalism training sessions. Click on this story to access registration link.

Eyeglass maker closes local facility, throws 200 out of work

Economy & BusinessBy Roger CurrieMay 29, 2014

Even as it rakes in billions in annual sales for eyeglasses worldwide, Luxottica is pairing down its operations in North America while expanding their production capability in China.

Exciting times in River Heights

Economy & Business, Environment, History, Politics, SouthwestBy Trevor SmithMay 29, 20141 Comment

Academy Road, the main upmarket shopping and dining destination in River Heights is about to get a makeover.

What to say, when you don’t know what to say

Education, Our NeighbourhoodsBy Stephanie StaplesMay 28, 2014

Has this happened to you? You just want to be helpful, kind, understanding in a difficult situation but you feel ill-equipped to deal with the circumstance at hand.

Dying well – why we need end of life conversations

Education, Health & Safety, Religion & SpiritualityBy Harvey Max ChochinovMay 28, 2014

Landing is inevitable. If one prepares for it, there’s a better shot at a good and gentle one instead of a ‘crash and burn’.

CFL players want bigger share of revenue

Economy & Business, SportsBy Roger CurrieMay 26, 2014

It’s bad enough that the beloved Habs will soon be heading for the golf course rather than winning a Stanley Cup. Now there could be a players strike in 3-down football? Please, say it ain’t so !

Breeding food security

Economy & Business, Education, Environment, Food, Health & Safety, Outside WinnipegBy Stacy Cardigan SmithMay 23, 2014

Food Matters Manitoba’s April Slater is helping northerners raise chickens – and increase their economic independence.

Corner Gas: The Movie to be shot this summer

Arts & Entertainment, Economy & Business, Outside Winnipeg, PoliticsBy Roger CurrieMay 23, 2014

Facing the embarrassment of having the made-in-Saskatchewan hit TV show shoot its movie in Toronto or Winnipeg, the government ponies up; ironic after killing its own tax credit three years ago.

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