Archive : 2015

Puns as a form of wordplay

Puns have a rotten reputation. Even crossword puzzles sneer at this form of wordplay. One common crossword clue is, “Response to a pun.” The five-let...

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Manitoba Day on May 12

Manitoba Day, the commemoration of the province’s entry into the Canadian Confederation, wasn’t always on May 12.

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Happenings on the May calendar

Ah, May. At last, the first of the warm weather months has returned. And we deserve it, right?  All those wonderful outdoor activities can begin again. Brea...

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