An inspiring speech by John Furlong, the CEO of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, was a highlight of a two-day political action session in Ottawa with REALTORS® from across the country. Former Prime Minister Jean Ch...
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by Bruce Cherney (part 2)
After escaping American justice, the bogus Lord Gordon Gordon settled into a peaceful life in Manitoba, taking on the trappings of a peer of the realm, including hunting pheasant at Brokenhead River, as we...
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The flooding outside of Winnipeg will likely have an effect on the Canadian Real Estate Association’s recently-released revised MLS® housing forecast, according to WinnipegREALTORS®.
Peter Squire, the market analyst...
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Although most eponyms evolve from the names of real people, a surprising number originate in fictional characters.
We’ve all heard someone described as “a Romeo.” The Romeo celebrated as a great lover was invented...
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Here’s a timely idea. Although I’m about to salute the woman in print whose special day is the second Sunday each May, moms should be celebrated every day of the year.
Somebody had the great idea of asking ...
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With the outcome of the recent election, the meeting this weekend of REALTORS® from across the country in Ottawa to discuss federal issues should prove most interesting.
Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien will be a...
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by Bruce Cherney (part 1)
Where to go to escape the pervasive reach of American justice and one of that nation’s richest men? It was a question plaguing a man who gained notoriety using the name Lord Gordon Gordon.
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Atlanta Thrashers or Phoenix Coyotes? Which team is most likely to relocate to Winnipeg?
This conversation turns up in the most surprising locations. While sitting in a barber’s chair last week, someone mentioned that he thou...
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New provincial legislation governing mortgage brokers came into effect on May 1.
Manitobans who choose to use a mortgage broker will now have access to more information as the province enhances consumer protection for home bu...
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After the long Manitoba winter has finally departed, it figures that May would be merry. At last, the arrival of spring weather along with all its wonderful and long-awaited outdoor activities. In this climate of extremes, we really deserve t...
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