by Bruce Cherney (part 2)
By two o’clock in the morning of February 8, 1899, fire had consumed the Manitoba Hotel from its north to south corners as flames leapt tens of metres into the air.
According to the testimon...
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During February, the majority of homes sold through MLS® in Winnipeg went for over $200,000, which contributed to a new dollar volume record for the month.
Dollar volume was up nine per cent from the previous best recorded in Feb...
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A defining moment in Canadian history occured in March 1928, when the “persons case” appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada.
After years of frustration, Emily Murphy, who wanted to become the nation’s fir...
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Bill Burns’ chairmanship of the Winnipeg Citizens Hall of Fame endured successfully for 15 of the 23 years the hall has existed. After a long tenure as chairman, Burns stepped aside from the unique program to enjoy his retirement from...
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by Bruce Cherney (part 1)
W.E. Sampson told a fire commission inquiry that the first indication he had that something was terribly wrong occurred when firemen burst into his fourth-floor room of the Manitoba Hotel, abruptly awake...
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A new market report says low inventory is the only present hindrance facing home buyers in Winnipeg, but listings are expected to improve as the year progresses.
“Strong economic performance and soaring consumer confidence leve...
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