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Archive : 2015
Manitoba’s Tornado Alley
At the same time as strong winds, heavy rainfall and even snow was battering southern Manitoba over the Victoria Day long weekend, dozens of tornadoes were raging across seven states in the U.S. At least five people were reported...
Poll indicates Canadians have a strong preference for longer term mortgages
A new poll from CIBC, conducted by Nielsen, finds that the majority of Canadians (74 per cent) would opt for a medium-term or longer-term mortgage if they were to...
Pioneer days landmark
by Bruce Cherney (part 4)
How to build a monarch butterfly box
My wife and I had a brush with fame three decades ago when we received a signed note from the late Manitoba-born author Margaret Laurence. Laurence...
Pioneer days landmark — St. Andrew’s Day at Emmerling’s Hotel
Always the astute businessman, “Dutch George” Emmerling seized upon every opportunity to expand his customer base at his Main Street hotel. In 1867, he established a Burns Club to cater to the Scots in the settlement.
May two-four or Victoria Day?
Canada is the only country in the world that it celebrates the birthday of a long-dead queen as an official holiday. Our Victoria Day marks the birthday of Queen Victoria on May 24, 1819.
How to build an eye-catching Torii gate
Spring is a perfect time to add an eye-catching gate to your yard. A Japanese Torii gate, known as a “Gateway to Heaven,” is reasonably easy for a DIYer to build and will be the envy of your neighbours.
Things to do before moving into your new home
Moving into your first home is exciting, but it also means you have work to do. When I bought my first house, my timing couldn't have been better — the house closing was two weeks before the lease was up on my apartment.
Agents say new condo act makes selling process more difficult for their vendors
Just over two months ago, the much-anticipated Manitoba Condominium Act came into effect. Suffice it so say, it has had a significant impact on the way REALTORS® and their clients do business.