Archive : February 2007

Two heroes

My father is a retired firefighter, trained to fight structural and aircraft fires. For years, he worked for the Department of Transportation and was stationed at various Canadian Armed Forces bases. His last posting was at CFB Shilo. ...

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MLS® sales continue winning ways in January

The Multiple Listing Service got off to a good start this year. MLS® sales were ahead of the January 2006 pace by two per cent and dollar volume was up nine per cent. Active listings were also in a better position, recording a ni...

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National housing market setting records

December MLS® sales figures show that the glory days of the real estate market are not coming to an end any time soon.  Many markets, including Winnipeg, experienced record MLS® sales and dollar volume activity. If not f...

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“Diplomatic” solution

Fifteen years. That’s how long discussions have been in the works to remove the concrete barriers to pedestrian traffic across Winnipeg’s famous corner of Portage and Main. And it may be another 12 years before people will final...

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