Even during tough economic times, Canadians are most likely to identify good neighbours and green surroundings as key to the quality of life in their community, according to the results of a new national public-opinion survey.
The su...
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by Bruce Cherney (part 1)
Despite its significance to the city of Winnipeg, the historic event was ushered in with little fanfare. In fact, its announcement was buried on page 6 of the Manitoba Free Press. On April 7, 1919, the newsp...
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In the Formal Garden in Assiniboine Park can be found Manitoba’s only public statue commemorating the accomplishments of Nellie McClung, who played a leading role in women receiving the vote in Manitoba in 1916. She is also noted as o...
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Healthy market activity in September resulted in the first month this year in which an MLS® sales record was set.
There were 1,127 MLS® sales in September, a three per cent increase over the same month in 2008, which had prev...
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After annoucing WinnipegREALTORS® had its first record sales month this year in September, a business reporter was curious enough to ask what the lowest house sale price was in September. The reporter was told it was $17,000, which is q...
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The Housing Opportunity Partnership (HOP) has lost two of its most outstanding contributors. It is with profound regret that WinnipegREALTORS® announces the passing in June of long-serving HOP president Tom Yauk and in September of HOP ...
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by Bruce Cherney (part 2 of 2)
In the courtroom, many of the witnesses refuted the Crown’s interpretation of events, saying the blood found on defendant Robert Morran’s clothing was the result of helping his father to...
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October 4 is the anniversary of the gauntlet thrown out to the United States by the former Soviet Union. The Soviet “October Surprise” in 1957 was the launching of Sputnik 1, the first man-made satellite to orbit the Earth, whic...
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A new report says Winnipeg continues to have one of the strongest housing markets in Canada as a result of low unemployment and population growth.
According to the RE/MAX Bricks and Mortar Report, Winnipeg’s real estate mar...
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