Archive : November 2010

Huddled masses

At the entrance to New York City Harbour stands the Statue of Liberty. On its base is a plaque bearing the words of Emma Lazarus: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” But according to the ...

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Real estate agents undergo extensive education

by Janet Clarkson The Manitoba Real Estate Association (MREA) and The Manitoba Securities Commission (MSC) believe that every licenced real estate practitioner in Manitoba needs to be continually updated via education courses and s...

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Most important man

Every anniversary of Louis Riel’s death seems to give rise to a plethora of commentary on his role in Canadian history as well as celebrations of his deeds and the Métis’ contribution to Manitoba. This year, the 125th anniver...

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Anniversary of last spike

One hundred and twenty-five years ago, a symbolic event occurred at Craigellachie, British Columbia. It marked the commencement of one of the greatest periods of expansion in Canada’s history, opening new land to settlers, adventurers a...

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Anniversary of last spike

One hundred and twenty-five years ago, a symbolic event occurred at Craigellachie, British Columbia. It marked the commencement of one of the greatest periods of expansion in Canada’s history, opening new land to settlers, adventurers a...

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