Promises to keep and miles to go before he sleeps
Mayor-elect Brian Bowman certainly has his work cut out for himself, as Winnipeggers wonder how the new boss will implement the promises he made during the campaign.
Honouring legendary coach makes losing drought seem longer
When Bud Grant was honoured recently at Investors Group Field, it reminded many of the Blue Bomber dynasty he led, while underscoring the team’s difficulties in the past quarter century.
Day of The Dead – Día de Muertos – is upon us
As neighbourhoods around Manitoba get ready for Halloween, a look at the holiday’s origins provides an interesting cultural history.
Manitoba Chamber Orchestra shares spotlight with local public school for epic night of classical Vivaldi
One of the many reasons to love Winnipeg is for its variety of music, and last night was no exception.
AssentWorks creates excitement, opportunity for inventive Winnipeggers
The product prototyping workshop in the Exchange District, is one of the most exciting and innovative makerspaces in the country.
Bjork: Biophilia Live at Cinematheque
The premise of Bjork’s Biophilia project had me intrigued months before her striking image donned the cover of the Winnipeg Film Group’s latest programming guide.
Lean approach to healthcare in the shadow of Douglas legacy
The Father of Medicare, Tommy Douglas, is still a huge presence in Canadian politics as governments struggle to contain ballooning healthcare costs.
Manitoba poised to take lead on electric vehicles
Low electricity rates along with the economic and environmental costs of burning petroleum, has prompted many to choose electric vehicles over gas powered models.
Canadians united in their resolve
The day after on Parliament Hill was a truly magnificent scene, and we can only hope that the spirit of it might continue in some small way.
City’s biggest cycling event in 20 years ready to roll
Local superstar cyclists will be racing against the country’s best at the Cyclocross Nationals to be held at The Forks this weekend.