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Everyone is aware that Winnipeg has the highest violent crime rate in Canada. We also have one of the highest property crime rates. Sel Burrows discusses one type of crime and how respectable people are supporting it without thinking. Check it out.

Crime prevention – you and the community have a big responsibility to fulfil -   Callout: Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. – Albert Einstein   I’ve been involved in crime prevention for many years and I’m continually frustrated by the debate between policing and social programs. It seems fairly obvious that when someon...

Transportation is a critical element to link First Nations communities together and to provide economic and personal connections amongst themselves and to the south. To explore transportation challenges and possibilities and seek the benefits therein of sustainable growth, economic development, and better health and social parameters, the Thompson Chamber of Commerce will host the first Northern Transportation Symposium in Thompson on September 5 and 6, 2024. Check it out!

THOMPSON: Opening up Northern Manitoba with transportation - By Volker Beckmann   Thompson, Hub of the North, is a city of 14,000 situated in the heart of northern Manitoba, an area of 440,000 sq. km, almost the size of Germany, yet with only .001% of its population. It’s a big, open space! Most northern communities are Indigenous based with a few urban co...

Get ready for a historic night in Winnipeg! For the first time ever, we'll be performing music by Swedish composer Elfrida Andrée. A contemporary of Brahms, she was one of the first female organists in Scandinavia. Andrée's music, filled with unique charm and elegance, promises to enchant and inspire. Secure your spot now at https://buff.ly/3z4dvJ7 and join us for this special event!



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"Recently the World Bank announced that Canada is 18th on the list of OECD countries in productivity. We are 30% less productive than the United States, close they say to the performance of the low-income state of Alabama. Shocking!" World Bank We Love Canada Dorothy Dobbie

Can more money solve Canada’s productivity gap? -   Whenever a problem arises in the way we administer shared services such as health care or policing or education, the easy answer is always to add some more money to the system as if this were a magic elixir that could fix anything. But it is not. Money is only useful in very specific …

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Enjoy your summer, especially summer nights:) Canada's Local Gardener

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Zucchini used to be my son's favorite. Is that easy to plant zucchini in your opinion? Canada's Local Gardener

About Zucchini Zucchini is such a prolific crop that one plant is enough to feed one family. The more you pick them, just like cucumbers and beans...

The following story is part of a new feature, a fictional work by our columnist Wayne Weedon, Doctor M. Wayne is a brilliant writer whose style consists of simple declarative statements that stick in your mind as he leads you through an intricate web of circumstances to reach the lesson he set out to teach.

Short Story: Doctor M - The following story is part of a new feature, a fictional work by our columnist Wayne Weedon, Doctor M. Wayne is a brilliant writer whose style consists of simple declarative statements that stick in your mind as he leads you through an intricate web of circumstances to reach the lesson he set out t...

If you’re a gardener who loves podcasts, we’ve got you covered! Check out the Flora and Fauna series. You’ll be amazed by how knowledgeable these gardening pros are! Canada's Local Gardener

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It's said Manitoba Province removes toilet facilities because of maintenance costs and replaces them with porta potties. Does it mean the penny-pinching administration on Broadway doesn’t think porta potties need maintenance? What do you think?
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When Brian Scharfstein and his wife Pam decided to go all in and buy Canadian Footwear, the budding entrepreneurs knew that they had a lot of work to do. “We had acquired a dying tree that had not borne fruit for several years,” Brian recalls. Canadian Footwear

Footwear philanthropist Brian Scharfstein dedicated to providing footwear for society’s shoeless - By Myron Love   I have known Brian Scharfstein for about 40 years and have always been impressed by his entrepreneurial vision and commitment to working for the betterment of our community. I first met him and his wife, Pam, in 1987 or 1988 when I became a writer for a publication called “Footwea...

Summer is a season for blossoming love. Do you agree? Canada's Local Gardener

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"So do broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, kohlrabi, collard greens and cultivated cabbage. They are all the same plant, with the botanical name Brassica oleracea. As far back as Ancient Rome, people who liked plant breeding grew this ancient plant to develop stronger stems or leaves or flowers and so these various vegetables were born." Share us your comments if you like or dislike them:) Canada's Local Gardener

10 Neat Things about Cabbage and Broccoli 10 Neat Things about Cabbage and Broccoli By Shauna Dobbie July 25th, 2024 1. Something sweet about sulfur. The

If you love a flower, don’t pick it up. Because if you pick it up it dies and it ceases to be what you loved. Canada's Local Gardener

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An interesting interview on Canada's Local Gardener. Shauna Dobbie Ian Leatt

Flora & Fauna Podcast Episode 19 - New gardens Faced with the very arduous task of building a new gardening bed, Shauna Dobbie, editor of Canada’s Local Gardener magazine,

The worst thing in your life is not when you're dying; instead, it's when you don't have any credit remaining or enough money to use, but you're not going to die. Do you agree? Cogir Senior Living Canada Senior Care Central Brightwater Senior Living of Tuxedo

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It can apply to any situation, like your job or your relationship. Don't you think so? Canada's Local Gardener

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Tired of crows and grackles taking over your garden? Check out our latest article on "Critters in the garden: Crows and Grackles" for practical tips and tricks to keep these pesky birds away! Canada's Local Gardener

Critters in the garden: Crows & grackles Both these members of the corvid family are beautiful and smart, but they can be unwelcome in the garden. These

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Let yourself bloom no matter what:) Canada's Local Gardener

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Throughout the decades, Pitblado has placed a strong emphasis on three core values – relationships, respect and results – which are reflected in the firm’s newly redesigned corporate website. Pitblado Law

Pitblado Law history mirrors history of Winnipeg - Celebrating 150 years of Winnipeg by Myron Love   William C. Gardner KC has a family history that goes back in Winnipeg 120 years. It seems fitting that the senior partner at Pitblado Law is a member of one of two law firms that go back historically that far and more. And Pitblado – one …

It is not the seed season. Usually it starts from March through June, depending on where your garden is. Kevin Twomey, former owner of T&T Seeds & Garden Center in Winnipeg, has grown vegetables and flowers from seeds throughout his life. Canada's Local Gardener T&T Seeds & Garden Center

Flora & Fauna Podcast Episode 18: Seeds with Kevin Twomey It is seed starting time across Canada. From March through June, depending on where your garden is, you may be

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As a typical thought leader, Manitoban author Wayne Douglas Weedon has always been one of Lifestyles 55's authors who think sharply and critically. Reading his article might provoke you to think more about the current real world. UNICEF Save the Children Canada Plan International KIDS Initiative Winnipeg Events For Parents and Kids Winnipeg Kids Activities - what’s going on Winnipeg?

Our "English" heritage - Editor’s note: I am assuming Wayne uses the word English to encompass all the Europeans who colonized north America. In Canada, the French and the Scottish were the main players developing the original local rules which have been influenced as time went on by waves of immigrants from all over the ...

Critters in the garden: cats and dogs Cats can make a habit of using your garden as a litter box, leaving unpleasant surprises when you are digging

Some friends mentioned, "I have a cat, and my house gets messy, and my garden is in even worse shape if I let my cat outside. What should I do?" Great question! Many pet owners face similar issues. Don't worry, we can work this out together. If you have any additional tips, please share them in the comments below. Canada's Local Gardener

Critters in the garden: cats and dogs Cats can make a habit of using your garden as a litter box, leaving unpleasant surprises when you are digging