Ride For Dad celebrates 15 years and more than $1 million raised
The thunder roared on a sunny day in Winnipeg as 1,400 motorcycle riders started their engines for this year’s annual Ride For Dad.
Donated blood still needed despite closure of collection sites
Responding to changes in the practice of medicine, Canadian Blood Services close some collection sites but are quick to remind us that regular blood donations are still desperately needed.
What makes no sense yet perfect sense?
Floating in a dark, sensory deprivation tank full of 850 pounds of salt water may seem a little scary, but many are discovering the benefits of this unique therapy.
Dying badly in Canada
The stories are unfathomable, even grotesque, as ignorance and lack of skill in attending to the needs of dying patients are still tragically common in Canada.
Tiny homes make big dreams come true as minimalist living quarters become popular
Want to be mortgage free, have minimal energy and maintenance costs, but still be a home owner? Building a tiny house may be the answer.
Do Not Call List barely effective even as CRTC levies $200,000 fine
The Do Not Call List is supposed to prevent unwanted phone solicitation, but for many of the 12 million Canadians registered, it may as well be called the Do Not Hesitate to Call List.
New library a beacon of knowledge, engaged activity, fun learning
Bigger, busier and better than ever, the new Charleswood branch is being enthusiastically embraced by the community.
Museum gets extreme makeover with Foundation support
The Winnipeg Foundation grants half a million dollars for major space upgrade project to Manitoba Museum’s Alloway Hall which will double in size and pave the way for world-class touring exhibits.
Why Saskatchewan won’t join the Daylight Savings parade
Call it what you will – Land of the Living Skies, Roughrider Nation – this is likely the one place where the clocks will never change.
I can remember when flying was fun
They say you can be arrested for air rage. I’d better watch out as I’ve been raging lately.