Inspiration from success stories
From time to time, we all get “a little down in the dumps” and feel depressed or uninspired. It’s human nature. If inspiration is what you need, maybe you’ll find it in these success stories.
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Archive : 2012
Fake lakes and all that stuff
Talented Sun political cartoonist, Tim Dolighan, has surpassed himself.
A recent effort shows the prime minister with Chief Shawn Atleo, the head of the Assembly of First Nations. They’re seated at what lo...
The land transfer tax — it’s no longer revenue neutral but a cash grab for the province and a burden on home buyers
The increased cost of the Manitoba land transfer tax and how it has become a revenue generator for the provincial government is shown by an Excel spreadsheet created by WinnipegREALTORS®.
While only Ju...
Clark Gable in Manitoba — “Boy, oh boy! I’ve done it at last!” exclaimed the actor after bagging his limit
by Bruce Cherney (part 2 of 2)
After reaching Jimmy Robinson’s Sports Afield Lodge along the shore of Lake Manitoba on Friday, September 23, 1938, Clark Gable put on a pair of slippers and made himse...
Evolution favoured early meat eaters
One of the great joys of summer is to throw a slab of meat on the grill, which is a throwback to the days when meat eating became a key factor in the evolution of modern man. The popularity of barbecuing was emphasized last ...
New condo development underway at site of former Transcona Town Hall
One hundred years after its founding, Transcona continues its development as a family-friendly neighbourhood.
Recently, the sod was turned on a new 72-unit condominium project on what was the former site of the ...
Detective to bird to strikebreaker to informer
My friendly bus driver asked, “Where does a word like fink come from?”
Scholars don’t really know the answer to that question, but they’ve made a couple of guesses.
One...
Are you sharp as a tack?
Just to see if your mind is still sharp as a tack, try these questions — some tricky, some straightforward (answers at the end of the column):
1. Why can’t a man living in Toronto, Ontario be buried ...
Real reason behind Dieppe Raid uncovered
When the Dieppe Raid is discussed, much is usually made about its contribution to the D-Day landing two years later. Typically, the raid is credited with leading to strategic and tactical innovations that saved lives when th...
Manitoba exception to softening housing market
The downside risks to Canada’s housing market are increasing, according to a Special Report on Canadian Housing released by Scotiabank.
But any market correction will primarily involve Canada’s major...