NFL Commissioner making it up as he goes along
Who could have imagined that a month into their season, the National Football League could be embroiled in such a mess over ‘domestic violence’.
Scottish vote a victory for democracy
More than 4 million Scots were eligible to vote, and more than 85% of them showed up to do their duty without being bribed or threatened with fines.
‘Mystery at the Museum: Ghost Stories’ back for fourth season
The Fort la Reine Museum in Portage la Prairie presents theatrical tours through the museum grounds which have been subject to strange phenomenon over the years.
Premier runners go the distance
Manitoba long distance runners finish off the season in style with first place finishes in two tough races.
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
As an Arctic explorer, I wondered why Sir John Franklin wasn’t wearing a parka, or least ear muffs. “What a crazy Englishman” I thought as a 7-year-old kid.
Harvest Moon Festival of Dreams
It’s all about dreams – pulling together food and music in a way no individual could on his own – to make an amazing soup of people.
“All we are saying is give peace a chance.”- John Lennon
Fort La Reine Museum in Portage la Prairie has a collection of photos of the John Lennon – Yoko Ono ‘bed-in’ that not many people have ever seen before.
A safe haven
Child Haven Internatonal has a champion in Winnipeg, who is helping provide food, shelter, clothing and health care to orphaned children and destitute women.
Ultra-endurance athletes conquer 1,000 km bike ride
Manitoba Randonneurs are a group of hardcore cyclists who tackle long distance events across Manitoba.
Documentary explores protracted plight of flood evacuees
In April 2011, Manitoba experienced a one in 350-year flood that forced 2,100 people from their homes. This is still largely the case today.