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Archive : November 2016
New funding for affordable housing in Manitoba
National Housing Day was celebrated on November 22. A number of events were held throughout Canada to acknowledge the many efforts made to provide Canadians with affordable housing ...
Winnipeg war hero — many memorials to VC recipient O’Kelly
Although Captain Christoper O'Kelly uttered but a few words during his speech at a pubic reception at Columbus Hall, 255 Smith St., the Manitoba Free Press on April 15, 1918, reported that the hall rang out with applause for several minutes.
What’s with Toronto as Grey Cup host?
Toronto is a city that has pretty well abandoned the CFL. The Argonauts have a tough time attracting fans and this year's Grey Cup game on Sunday has been plagued by slow ticket sales.
Dialogue on how teamwork can work to strengthen province and communities
On November 22, Manitoba REALTORS® gathered in the Fort Garry Hotel's Crystal Ballroom to do some serious business at the Manitoba REALTOR® Network's symposium, Opening Doors.
Catching up with reader queries
Faithful reader, M, is unhappy with the many redundancies he sees. He writes ...
Impact fee initially affects emerging neighbourhoods
Regardless of what it's termed —a growth tax , growth fee or an impact fee in its most recent form — we need to know where we are now with respect to the city's plans to pay for growth.
Winnipeg war hero — returned home wearing his VC
After the Canadian success at Passchendaele, Captain Christopher O'Kelly wrote his mother: “We were in a big attack and made a great success.”
Incorporation was a fight against the establishment
The anniversary of the incorporation of Winnipeg city recently passed on November 8, which is a day that happens to coincide with the election of Donald Trump as the President of the United States.
REALTOR® Week focuses on engagement in public policy and community building
With REALTOR® Week set to unfold from November 21 to November 28, its flagship event — Opening Doors, the 2016 Manitoba REALTOR® Network public policy symposium — will take place on Tuesday, November 22 ...