Mondragon set to close this week
After 18 years of business, local eatery and bookstore Mondragon is closing its doors for good, marking the loss of a unique social and cultural icon in Winnipeg’s Exchange District.
Neil Young shakes things up
One thing I do remember about Neil, he always managed to rub people like teachers and principals the wrong way. Nowadays, he is challenging politicians and oil executives, while shaking the rest of us out of our comfort zone.
Elegant Wedding Show offers impressive display
This year’s amazing Wonderful Wedding Show at the Winnipeg Convention Centre offered a first step to help plan that magical day of your dreams.
Perceived scarcity helps increase sales
With the Super Bowl just two weeks away, Kraft put out an alarm: there’s a shortage of Velveeta! How can this be? The notice came just after New Year’s. Can you say marketing opportunity?
Making the right choice
When anxiety prevented Laurie Green from getting a job as a social worker, the single mom turned to art. With the help of Artbeat Studio, she’s become a popular artist who is enjoying some critical success.
Art is therapy for local artist
Julian Kirchmann is one of seven Artbeat Studio alumni participating in the 24-Hour Art-a-thon, an event to raise money for Artbeat Studio, an organization that supports artists living with mental illness.
Another grassroots free run organized by local sportspeople
In the midst of a Winnipeg heat wave, runners gathered again this weekend for yet another evening of winter fun — a scenic race along Winnipeg’s groomed footpaths.
Godspell thrills Winnipeg audience
Re-enacting Biblical parables in ways that any person who is of faith or non-faith can understand and enjoy, this epic performance by an amusing cast of characters brought the audience to tears with laughter and joy.
Manitobans run, ski and bike to victory in ultra marathons
Athletes choose how they will complete their respective distances: run, ski or bike but any choice will not grant them reprieve from the punishment they will endure in this Wisconsin race.
Manitoba honours Madiba
One of the biggest international news stories of 2013 was the passing of Nelson Mandela. The former South African leader was honoured last month when many gathered at the Manitoba Legislature for a special memorial service.