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Marking the100th anniversary of the First World War

Health & Safety, History, PoliticsBy Roger CurrieJuly 31, 20141 Comment

A study of history makes it all too obvious that wars resolve almost nothing, and the waste of an entire generation goes way beyond tragic.

Local artist’s adventures create first solo show

Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Downtown, HistoryBy Doug KretchmerJuly 30, 2014

Winnipeg visual artist, QUIDAM, exhibits photos from treks across India and Canada.

War vet shares joy of granddaughter’s swim across English Channel

Health & Safety, History, Outside Winnipeg, Politics, SportsBy Roger CurrieJuly 29, 2014

How fortunate we all are that Canadians and others can swim the channel without fear of gunfire, thanks to those who landed on that beach so long ago.

Fringe kids plays offer more than just entertainment

Arts & Entertainment, Education, History, ReviewsBy Heather Emberley / Gracie SweetstoryJuly 26, 2014

Where else but Winnipeg could you sing along with a tap dancing porcupine, revisit a classic fairy tale, learn about acceptance and support the hungry and homeless by attending theatre for kids?

Around the world in Winnipeg — reflections on Folklorama

Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Food, History, Our CityBy David BrigoleJuly 23, 2014

It’s almost that time of year again as the largest multi-cultural festival of it’s kind in the world kicks off in Winnipeg this weekend.

‘GOD – A Comedy in One Act’ is the Fringe play that answers the ultimate question

Arts & Entertainment, Downtown, History, Religion & SpiritualityBy Doug KretchmerJuly 21, 2014

It’s bad enough when characters in the play realize they’re not real, but when the audience is informed that they’re also fictional, it’s too much for some.

Family’s nightmare reveals how society has changed

Health & Safety, History, Our NeighbourhoodsBy Roger CurrieJuly 17, 2014

We can’t turn back the clock, but it seems to me there’s a lot more we can do to make our neighbourhoods safer.

Bubble Man brings joy to kids at Winnipeg Folk Fest for 12 years

Arts & Entertainment, History, Stories of GivingBy Doug KretchmerJuly 16, 2014

Like a pied piper, Rich Hamon winds his way through festival crowds blowing his colourful bubbles for all to enjoy.

Flood threatens – again

Environment, Health & Safety, History, Outside Winnipeg, PoliticsBy Elenore WielerJuly 10, 20141 Comment

At Delta Beach along the shores of Lake Manitoba residents fear high water levels will leave them even more susceptible to the devastation they experienced in 2011.

What do a squirrel, a moose and a white dog in glasses have in common?

Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Economy & Business, HistoryBy Gloria RomaniukJuly 6, 2014

Local historian tackles the history of television animation in a definitive book that’s climbing the non-fiction best seller list.

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