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Musical treasures await discovery at giant sale

Arts & Entertainment, Economy & Business, HistoryBy Doug KretchmerMarch 24, 2014

Whether you’re looking for a hard-to-find LP, some vintage memorabilia, or just enamoured by the history of the ever changing music industry, Rockin’ Richard’s Record and CD sale is the place to be.

Lamenting the imminent demise of Windows XP

Arts & Entertainment, Economy & Business, Education, Science & TechnologyBy Roger CurrieMarch 24, 20141 Comment

April 8th is the day Microsoft will stop supporting XP. It will still work, but there will no longer be patches or security updates, which means the software will be vulnerable to attack by hackers.

Impact of sanctions against Russia questioned

Culture, PoliticsBy Daniel RobinsonMarch 20, 2014

Leaders from around the world, including Canada, are moving forward with sanctions against Russia in response to its incursion into Ukraine. But do these measures have any real effect?

Unique gift store and artist resource celebrates opening

Arts & Entertainment, Charitable Organizations, Economy & Business, Health & Safety, SoutheastBy Doug KretchmerMarch 19, 2014

Children’s entertainer Fred Penner did the honours of cutting the ribbon in front of a crowd of fifty people who jammed into the unique gift shop and artist workspace, The Scrap Came Back.

The casualties of war

Charitable Organizations, Health & Safety, History, PoliticsBy Noah ErenbergMarch 19, 2014

The story of one war widow and her struggle for support highlights the difficulties faced by many of Canada’s veterans and their families in the wake of recent federal government changes to Veterans Affairs services.

Ghosts of the Exchange: remainders and reminders

Downtown, Environment, HistoryBy Greg PetzoldMarch 19, 2014

Hidden in plain view along the streets and alley ways of Winnipeg’s Exchange District are timeless artworks and buildings that convey the fascinating histories of its restless occupants.

Cast your vote and help decide Winnipeg’s best sandwich

Charitable Organizations, Education, Food, Health & SafetyBy Stacy Cardigan SmithMarch 18, 2014

Winnipeg kids created their most outrageous, nutritious and delicious sandwiches and shared them on video. Now it’s your turn to vote and help determine the People’s Choice.

The Scrap Came Back — Fred Penner to cut ribbon at gift shop

Arts & Entertainment, Charitable Organizations, Economy & Business, SoutheastBy Doug KretchmerMarch 18, 2014

Repurposed, reimagined, recycled and fair trade is what The Scrap Came Back store is all about. The gift shop, open since November 2013, will have a ribbon cutting ceremony this week.

Sovereignty becomes major issue in Quebec election

Culture, History, Outside Winnipeg, PoliticsBy Roger CurrieMarch 17, 2014

Ever since the days of René Lévesque, the PQ has done best when it has kept the sovereignty issue out of the headlines, making some wonder if it will backfire this time.

Together We Roll – making a roller derby documentary

Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Our City, SportsBy Eden RamsayMarch 17, 2014

“Most seem to find roller derby in transitional periods…We ruin our bodies to save our souls and for some reason that makes perfect sense.”

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