Hal Anderson’s dismissal highlights radio’s race to the bottom
In radio, a change in host is often made because they want someone younger and cheaper after a ‘consultant’ has read the latest ratings book.
7th annual Wolseley’s Envision Festival of the Arts a hit
This neighbourhood fest is a popular event where local artists are joined by many patrons gathered for workshops, performances and art shopping.
Spruce Woods hosts Manitoba’s first 100-mile ultra-marathon
The first 100-mile ultra-marathon held in Manitoba attracted veteran long distance racers as well as newly aspiring ultra-marathoners. Just competing in this grueling endurance test is considered a victory.
Measuring what is important to young Winnipeggers
This spring, young people in Winnipeg will share their knowledge and experience by taking the Youth Vital Signs Survey. The results will reveal how people ages 14-29 feel about the city.
Frozen pipes hurt local business
I had a fabulous bowl of hot and sour soup at a local Chinese food restaurant the other day and found out the price the owner is paying after his pipes froze this winter.
One father’s National Day of Honour
Everyone dies, but not everybody really lives. A father remembers his soldier son who taught us to live and love life to the fullest, and that tomorrow is promised to no one.
National Youth Arts Week helps vulnerable kids
Studio 393 and Graffiti Art are creating many engaging projects that target youth living in neighbourhoods where they are vulnerable to the influence of gangs.
Lou Gramm, the ‘Voice of Foreigner’ still strong as ever
Lou Gramm, vocalist and main songwriter for Foreigner, still has the pipes to belt out the classic hits that fans are eager to chew up as quickly as the band can spit them out.
Bird’s Hill Duathlon Series attracts variety of athletes
Even with cold May weather, people came out in droves for some friendly competitive activity at the first of four such races this month.
Visiting student from Ukraine afraid to return home
When Iryna Rayevska first came to Winnipeg from Ukraine a few years ago to do her undergraduate studies, she never would have believed the prospects of going home would be so frightening.