Weighing a balanced budget against better health care
What do we value more? Is it the comfort of a balanced budget, or better management of health care?
World class Culinary Institute set to open its doors downtown
Red River College held a sneak peek of its soon-to-be opened Paterson GlobalFoods Institute earlier this week — and what a peek it was!
Knight Foundation applauds CNC and its partnerships
Knight Foundation’s most recent blog looks at Community News Commons as a prime example of how partnerships are working well in the world of public media projects.
Trust fund set up for children of community leader
Friends and family of the late Claudette Michell are creating a trust fund for her children who she left behind when she died suddenly and tragically in October.
Justice system leaves many wondering
You never have to wait for an endless supply of fresh stories about Canada’s justice system that make you shake your head in disbelief.
Why name this place Winnipeg, Manitoba?
Imagine back over 140 years ago. Who decided to name this place Manitoba? Then who decided to name this city Winnipeg?
What’s wrong with running a deficit?
I think most taxpayers would prefer a more honest bottom line, even if the ink is a bit red, over a picture that belongs more properly inside the Walls of MGM.
YMCH-YWCA call for Peace Medal nominations
The YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg has sent out the call for nominations for the 2012 Peace Medal. Nominations are being accepted until December 3, 2012.
Snow storms and dust blizzards: life on the prairies
Many times I have declared I wish I had a buck for every time I have driven the Trans-Canada highway between Winnipeg and Regina. Once the snow is on the ground, that should be at least two bucks.
Red Hot Chili Peppers rock MTS Centre
Rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers performed live at the MTS Centre recently to the delight of thousands of their fans.