So, maybe you’re down in the dumps/land-fill and need a chuckle or two. Perhaps we can be of service here with a little shot of levity to raise your spirits and take your mind off whatever calamity, large or small, has...
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If you’ve ever traveled the Yellowhead Highway to Edmonton or Jasper, you’ve seen the biggest Easter egg in the world. This egg, or pysanka, was erected in 1975 in Vegreville, Alberta, following input from physic...
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As a city where two famous rivers converge, it’s not surprising that Winnipeg’s bridges are a frequent topic in the media. Recent reports include the restaurant on the Esplanade Riel pedestrian bridge being leased by new tenants, ...
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As a continuation of the theme of REALTORS® helping buyers in the home buying process, there are a number of points worth stressing.
Selecting a REALTOR® can be quite thorough and rigorous, involvi...
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by Bruce Cherney (part 2)
A July 15, 1913, Manitoba Free Press article about the annual Winnipeg Industrial Exhibition noted that the Lawrie Wagon and Carriage Company display would surprise visitors with the va...
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There is contrasting consumer sentiment among Prairie residents
towards confidence and home-buying intentions, with 89 per cent of
respondents in Manitoba and Sas-katchewan saying that t...
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Ah, the amazing logic of kids:
• A youngster called his grandfather to wish him a happy birthday. He asked Grandad how old he was and was told 68. The grandson was quiet for a moment, and then he aske...
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Many readers enjoy British movies, sit-coms and soaps. At the same time, these fans sometimes have no idea what those Brits are saying.
Since we use their language, we do understand standard English vocabu...
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It’s a safe bet that everyone has experienced the annoying and distracting cell phone user in a public setting engaged in what to the casual observer is a one-way conversation.
At airports while awaiting a...
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Manitoba and Alberta will be the only provinces to enjoy a home sales increase in 2013, according to an updated forecast recently released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).
Meanwhile, the rest of C...
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