In a rut
In the city’s 2014 budget discussion, a property tax hike is proposed. Mayor Sam Katz defends the increase, saying taxpayers want better roads and will pay more to have them. This begs the question: what are we paying for now?
Police create fund to help at-risk youth
Youth at risk in Winnipeg will get a fighting chance to improve their lives thanks to a new endowment fund created by the Winnipeg Police Service through The Winnipeg Foundation.
Another grassroots free run organized by local sportspeople
In the midst of a Winnipeg heat wave, runners gathered again this weekend for yet another evening of winter fun — a scenic race along Winnipeg’s groomed footpaths.
‘Super users’ of health care system the target of reforms
Building on local strengths is the key to cooling medical hot spots, which are areas where just a handful of citizens cost the health care system millions of dollars per year.
Water main break on south Osborne hampers motorists, pedestrians
A water main break in Winnipeg’s south Osborne neighbourhood brought gushing water and icy slush into the streets on Monday afternoon.
Manitobans run, ski and bike to victory in ultra marathons
Athletes choose how they will complete their respective distances: run, ski or bike but any choice will not grant them reprieve from the punishment they will endure in this Wisconsin race.
Manitobans ring in a frosty new year
Jack Frost welcomed frozen Manitobans into the New Year with a blast of cold air and some hot fireworks at the Forks Market in Winnipeg.
Christmas Shoebox Drive provides gifts for those in need
This year’s 3rd annual Christmas Shoebox Drive was a huge success thanks to the generosity of Winnipeggers who provided gifts to children living in Winnipeg’s inner city.
Jesus is the reason for the season
Through the hustle and bustle of Christmas, people from near and far take time to see the traditional Cantata, Christmas Is Jesus, and to be reminded of the true meaning of the holidays.
Sochi winter games invite negative publicity
The upcoming 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia are being compared to the summer games in Berlin in 1936, when Adolf Hitler refused to shake the hand of African American sprinter Jesse Owens.