It’s a great game for dedicated hackers
“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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Archive : 2012
Bible contains host of well-known expressions
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...
Anniversary of general strike
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...
REALTORS® Care Foundation — neighbours helping neighbours to make a difference in communities across Canada
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...
Million for Manitoba League — committee went ahead with plan to establish public market
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...
Quality of Life: a commitment to build better communities
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...
Father’s Day thoughts to ponder
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...
You can read it in the Bible
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...
Famous corner’s 150th birthday
Among the city-issued press release this week was one with the headline Happy Birthday Portage and Main!
The gist of the release was that Winnipeg’s most famous corner of Portage and Main had turned 150 ye...
Commission an investment, not an expense
by Toby Welch
Numerous surveys have shown that many home buyers and sellers are unaware of the true value a REALTOR® provides. On the flip side, many REALTORS® assume that their hard work and expertise a...