Winnipeg-born Hollywood star had beautiful voice
Deanna Durbin starred in 21 movies, most of them fairly forgettable, but she was hugely popular. In 1947, she was the highest paid star in the business, at more than $300,000.
You and your aging parents
With Mother’s Day coming up this weekend and Father’s Day just a few weeks away, we’re reminded of the challenges faced by the sandwich generation who are trying to care for their elderly parents and their own families at the same time.
Winnipeg’s women of distinction honoured
Nearly 1,000 people gathered for the 2013 Women of Distinction awards, hosted by Olympic medallist Susan Auch.
Grocery stores, healthy food and a little help from city hall key topics at downtown food forum
A recent Downtown Community Food Forum revealed that access to healthy and affordable food is important to Winnipeg’s downtown.
Chief Clunis shares vision for community safety at River Heights forum
Winnipeg’s new police chief discusses merging of District 6 and St. James police stations, and points out that poverty can occur outside of the inner city.
Pilot program encourages youth to consider career in trades
Red River College and Manitoba Education have launched a pilot project that provides Winnipeg youth a hands-on introduction to work as electricians, carpenters and welders.
Good things come to those who wait – especially at local restaurant
A little patience pays off when a patron of a popular local restaurant is surprised at the manager’s response to the late arrival of her meal to the table.
Winning the war on worry
Someone once said that worrying is paying interest on a debt never incurred. So, why do some of us worry so much and what can we do about it?
Hit the road and re-live the past
If you want to know what life was like 400 years ago, Creative Retirement Manitoba is expanding its educational programs to include a bus tour of some of the most famous historic spots in North America.
Walking for Mother Earth
Inclement weather did not deter those who participated in this year’s Seventh Generation Walk for Mother Earth held in support of the Voices of Indigenous Women and in solidarity with the Idle No More Movement.