Good news is bad news for prairie farmers
A bumper crop on the prairies may seem like good news, but the bigger harvests have not only driven down world crop prices, they’ve overwhelmed the grain handling and transportation infrastructure.
CBC body checked by Rogers deal with NHL
The world of televised sports was hit by an earthquake last week when Rogers inked an exclusive hockey broadcast deal that may spell the end of Canada’s public broadcaster – the CBC.
Pancakes with a side of empowerment
The Annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast on behalf of Local Investment Toward Employment shows the benefits of creating a diverse and economically beneficial environment for people to live and work in.
Fate of former Canada Bread plant still up in the air
It seemed 2013 would be the year that the 101-year old former Canada Bread plant at 258 Burnell Street saw a revival. Now, the redevelopment of this historic property is in doubt.
Walmart can learn from Ford
One of the key lessons that Henry Ford learned and passed on to other industrialists was, ‘pay your workers enough so they can afford to buy the product themselves.’ Whoever is running Walmart these days may want to heed this valuable advice.
Lights up for Chanukah
While parades, decorations, and mall wonderlands herald the coming of Christmas, it’s easy to overlook Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights, especially when it arrives so early in the holiday season, as it does this year.
Forum Art Centre’s Affordable Art Sale & Auction offers something for everyone
One of the city’s oldest, independent, educational, registered charitable visual art organizations is hosting their Affordable Art Sale & Auction.
Grey Cup Festival – Canada’s party
This year’s Grey Cup is the 101st staging of this annual event, but until 1948 it was not much more than a football game on a Saturday afternoon. Now, it’s our country’s biggest prime time party.
Comet ISON set to enthrall
Star gazers in Winnipeg and around the world are looking at comet ISON, now inside the Earth’s orbit, as it hurtles toward the sun for a momentous galactic encounter later this month.
Santa Claus Parade kicks off holiday season
Filled with the excitement and anticipation of seeing Santa, children of all ages lined the route on a beautiful Saturday evening, and for the second year in a row, got to see Mrs. Claus too.