Neighbourhood book store offers more than just books
McNally Robinson, the city’s premier bookstore, is a regular host to a myriad of events, many of which are literary, and still others that are musical and educational.
Christmas concert delights, donates to worthy cause
Celebrating a Christmas Festival with classics, carols and cookies, the Winnipeg Pops Orchestra was a hit under the direction of Mary Ann Taylor at the Holy Redeemer Church.
Stonewall’s Cantata becomes popular Christmas tradition
This special concert event has become a tradition for people who look forward to the Cantata as a break from the hustle and bustle of the commercialized Christmas.
Burgundy stunt out of place at Roar of the Rings
It was a shameless bit of hype for a movie, disguised as comic relief, and it really wasn’t all that funny. What was most disturbing was how the media fell right in with it.
Great food and music to be featured at popular fundraiser
The second annual Multi-Cultural Food Fare and Holiday Concert, hosted by the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society, will serve up ethnic food and uplifting music from various genres.
Standing guard for 90 years at Portage and Main
Ninety years ago today, a statue of a First World War soldier was unveiled at Winnipeg’s most famous corner, commemorating Bank of Montreal employees killed in action.
CBC body checked by Rogers deal with NHL
The world of televised sports was hit by an earthquake last week when Rogers inked an exclusive hockey broadcast deal that may spell the end of Canada’s public broadcaster – the CBC.
Forum Art Centre’s Affordable Art Sale & Auction offers something for everyone
One of the city’s oldest, independent, educational, registered charitable visual art organizations is hosting their Affordable Art Sale & Auction.
Santa Claus Parade kicks off holiday season
Filled with the excitement and anticipation of seeing Santa, children of all ages lined the route on a beautiful Saturday evening, and for the second year in a row, got to see Mrs. Claus too.
Ayah Norris follows her passion
A young entrepreneur from Winnipeg uses crowd funding to create an online digital storytelling platform, and goes on to help develop Indiegogo, the world’s largest crowdfunding platform.