They ate, drank and were very charitable
Eat, drink and be charitable is the official theme for Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation, and there was a bounty of all three at the sold-out event.
Sobeys delivers pink slips to long time Lucerne employees
Sobeys recent purchase of Safeway will see the closing of the Lucerne cheese and ice cream plant in Winnipeg. The 41 workers to be laid off were told the company wants to ‘improve efficiencies’.
Musical treasures await discovery at giant sale
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.