Diary of a curious commuter
I can’t imagine a better way to get to work than powered by my own two feet. You couldn’t pay me to drive or take the bus downtown every day.
BIZ offers a taste of downtown living with lunchtime tour
As part of a larger effort to refresh downtown Winnipeg’s image, the Downtown BIZ hosted the first of its brand new Downtown Living Tours recently. Participants on the tour were given a ride around the Downtown and Exchange District areas in a classic trolley and were then taken to a condo development on Market Street…
The Player’s Cup comes to town
The Canadian Tour Player’s Cup starts Thursday, July 12, at one of Manitoba’s more difficult courses — Pine Ridge Golf Club. This will be the 14th consecutive year the club has hosted the Cup. Pine Ridge Golf Club is ready for the Player’s this year. The greens are hard and fast, the rough is thick…
The last of the best Club House sandwich in the city
Along with all the other Winnipeggers wanting to bid a fond farewell this week to a city lunch institution, I made a trip to The Wagon Wheel Lunch today to enjoy one of its famous, mouthwatering Club House sandwiches. One cannot go to the Wagon Wheel without having a Club House – at least once.…
Wolseley gets its own market
On June 19 the Wolseley Farmer’s Market set up for the first time. Meet the organizers and see some of the produce and vendors.
The Future Of Times Changed
Businesses change but the idea is the successful part of the business Times Changed has created a scene. People love the bands that John Scoles brings in from out of town. The venue provides a place for local bands to get a gig, release an album and sell out a venue. It’s become the go-to…
The Wagon Wheel Restaurant’s final days
There are just a few days left if you want to sink your teeth into one of Wagon Wheel’s club house sandwiches.
Beach communities Celebrate Canada Day weekend
Hot, sunny weather had many enjoying Lake Winnipeg’s Matlock Beach on the weekend. It was beach weather for most of the Canada Day long weekend. Canada Day fireworks on Lake Winnipeg at Winnipeg Beach, MB
House of Peace renovations allow for more residents
Imagine moving to a new country, where you know no one. You can’t speak the language, so it’s difficult to find a job, and you don’t know where you can live. This is a scenario being lived by many people in Winnipeg, including many women. In response to this need, Holy Names House of Peace…
National Aboriginal Day: from the heart of the continent to right across Canada
On June 21, 2012, Canada celebrated National Aboriginal Day. The events covered all of Canada’s major cities, including Winnipeg. On June 23, 2012, Winnipeggers and guests of the city took in different activities from early morning at The Forks, historical and legendary place for First Nations of Canada. Aboriginal People celebrated the many attributes of North…