Archive : August 2008

Food safety

The Canadian food industry has made great strides over the past century when it comes to consumer protection, although the present outbreak of food-borne Listeriosis disease shows the system is not infallible. Actually, the phrase &l...

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It pays to use a professional

A central figure in the success of the Winnipeg and Manitoba real estate market over the last six years has been the REALTOR®. REALTORS® are experts who have the experience to deal with the breakneck pace of the present market. They...

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Healthy levels of home sales across the province

New home construction will begin to slow in 2008, but will remain high by historical standards, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s third quarter Housing Market Outlook, Canada Edition report. Higher mortgage...

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Ill-fated Franklin expedition

by Bruce Cherney Dr. John Rae differed significantly in one aspect from his contemporary Arctic explorers in that he was willing to learn from the Inuit how to survive in the harsh climate of the Far North. In addition, while on his ...

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Lake deserves better

The shores of Lake Winnipeg have become the most coveted location for urban dwellers seeking an escape from city life during Manitoba’s hot summers. A recent report from Royal LePage indicated Lake Winnipeg recreational propert...

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Good news real estate market

The Winnipeg real estate market continues to perform extremely well as we head into the latter part of August. MLS® dollar volume for the first time in August went over $100 million and sales are close to 600 units, rivaling the highest...

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Ill-fated Franklin expedition

by Bruce Cherney Dr. John Rae differed significantly in one aspect from his contemporary Arctic explorers in that he was willing to learn from the Inuit how to survive in the harsh climate of the Far North. In addition, while on his ...

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