Campaign promises ring hollow for voters focussed on ‘everyday issues’
With the election campaign in full swing, some Canadians are annoyed that certain key issues are not being debated.
Winnipeg Transit woes highlight public sector failure
While city has grand plans to improve bus service in the future, everyone, from the mayor on down, needs to re-focus on the here and now, and get it right.
Protest rally calls on Feds to help build Freedom Road
While Winnipeg gets its drinking water from Shoal Lake 40 reserve, residents there are cut off from the mainland with no easy access to potable water.
Leaders debate fiscal issues as campaign costs soar
While federal parties fight over who is best at managing the economy, taxpayers will foot the bill for the most expensive election in Canadian history.
New senior soccer league helps players keep on kicking
In no time at all a thriving new league – Manitoba Golden Masters – has sprung up to let our more senior players keep playing the beautiful game.
Getting the youth vote out
Young Canadians are proving the most difficult group in the country to get into the voting booth.
Hughes wants mental healthcare to be an election issue
Six-time Olympic medal winner Clara Hughes urges Canada’s political leaders to start talking about issues surrounding mental health.
Journey through a legacy of heritage and inspiration
Manito Ahbee 2015 offered an opportunity to experience Indigenous heritage and cultural renewal.
Choosing forgiveness and learning the lessons it can teach
After their daughter was murdered 30 years ago, Wilma and Cliff Derksen chose a life long journey of forgiveness, gaining insights they will share in a unique course on the subject.
A tradition worth keeping
Besides earning funds for the parish, St. Charles Fall Supper strengthens trust, solidarity and reciprocity among parishioners.