by Bruce Cherney (part 4 of 4)
A December 1913 letter, signed by J.F. Kennedy, the secretary of the Merchants’ Association of Canada, Winnipeg branch, demanded that city council no longer provide funding f...
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In a province with a multitude of lakes and waterways, there are plenty of cottage properties to choose from at affordable prices, according to a new report.
“The supply of recreational properties in Manit...
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“It’s a wonderful game.”
“It’s an absolutely horrendous game.”
These statements underline the contradictory feelings of people towards golf.
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We’ve taken far more than simple nouns and noun phrases from the Bible. A host of well-known expressions originated there.
An example is the blind leading the blind. This common saying suggests that inexpe...
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The seeds of the May-June 1919 Winnipeg General Strike, one of the most important political and social upheavals in the history of Winnipeg and Canada, were sown many years earlier; ironically, immediately after striki...
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Similar to other professionals, REALTORS® need to keep up with the demands and requirements of their job in order to remain effective and relevant. Every year, they attend mandatory education sessions to maintain their l...
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by Bruce Cherney (part 3)
In March 1913, it was announced that the Million for Manitoba League would be opening a public farmers’ market in Winnipeg in April.
“There is no reason why the...
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The nation-wide, REALTOR-initiated Quality of Life program and how it can be used to enrich communities was the focus of a recent symposium held in Winnipeg.
“Quality of Life is basically a program to crea...
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It seems only fair that Dad should get equal time now, since Mom had her moment last month. So here’s some Father’s Day thoughts to ponder, starting with this poem called, A Salute to Dad, by Jo Ann Heidbre...
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Not everyone reads the Bible. Still, most people use dozens of words and expressions that come directly from that book.
Let’s look at a few well-used nouns:
A jezebel is an immoral woman. This...
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