Archive : November 2004

Glass blocks regaining popularity

Some years ago, glass blocks were popular as dividers in the home where light transmission was important. Over the years they faded in importance, but now enjoying a comeback. At one of the building stores, I checked with a salespers...

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Neighbour a “have”

Manitoba’s neighbours are now both classified as “have” provinces with the recent admission of Saskatchewan into the brotherhood of the wealthy. Who would have believed that supposedly lowly Saskatchewan would becom...

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Good timing for good initiative

As this WREN issue hits the streets on Friday morning, the three levels of government, through the Winnipeg Housing and Homelessness Initiative, are participating in a special funding announcement that commemorates National Housing Day 2004...

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Electric drill a very versatile tool

Although hand tools may be required for certain jobs around the home, they have been primarily replaced by power tools. Power tools perform faster, more efficiently and with less effort than hand tools.   The home do-it-yourself...

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Absolutely terrific

People were happy, giddy and  excited about sharing a significant  moment in the history of  Winnipeg and Manitoba. Their experience started even before reaching the entrance of the new MTS Centre. Search...

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Low-income housing under review

Manitoba Family Services and Housing and the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation hosted a think-tank session this week with a number of key housing stakeholders. The aim was to seek their input and feedback on the progress thus far to ...

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