Merv Farmer, who passed away on July 24, at age 74, was widely recognized as one of the leaders in the community newspaper industry, serving as a director and president of the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and as ...
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Earlier this summer, David Wessel, the economic editor of the Wall Street Journal, declared the housing bust is over in the United States. As we all know, real estate is local, but there are indices and statistics that econo...
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by Bruce Cherney (part 1)
Sir Arthur Currie wasn’t your run-of-the-mill REALTOR®. In fact, he is now regarded by most historians as Canada’s most successful general of the modern era. ...
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The 43rd annual Folklorama, the celebration of Manitoba’s ethno-cultural diversity, begins with a free kick-off at The Forks on Saturday, August 4, from 4 to 11 p.m.
The kick-off includes fun for the entir...
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A typical summer week:
• Monday: Recover from the weekend.
• Tuesday: Make plans for next weekend.
• Wednesday: The lull between weekends.
• Thursday: Get ready for the...
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In one of its frequent rants supporting federal government cuts, the Sun’s July 17 editorial sought to show that the Canadian International Development Agency’s sympathy for Zimbabwe is folly.
The editorial began: &...
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Vancouverite Percy Williams is the most famous of the Canadians participating in the 1928 Summer Olympic Games at Amsterdam, Netherlands, having captured gold in the men’s 100-metre and 200-metre sprints, and a bronze medal in men&rsq...
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When examining Winnipeg’s real estate market, it’s also beneficial to look at what others outside our market region are saying. Are they in agreement with the local chatter or do they see things differently from afar? ...
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by Bruce Cherney (part 5 of 5)
On May 27, 1899, hangman John Radcliffe pulled the lever and the trap door swung open. The ropes became taut and Wasyl Guszczak and Simeon Czuby were hanged for the brutal murders of Wasyl Bojeczk...
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The federal government has provided $2.3 million to further develop CentrePort Canada Inc.
The federal investment enables CentrePort Canada to implement its strategic priorities of enhancing the inland port’s transportati...
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