Should you convert your pension into a LIRA?
Dear Money Lady, My investment adviser wants me to convert my pension into a LIRA/LIF and don’t know if that’s a good idea. Will I have to pay a lot […]
View ArticleA perfect fit
Two years after opening its doors in St. Boniface, Reclothify continues to foster a faithful fashion following. The premium thrift store, located at 150 Goulet St., first opened its doors […]
View ArticleRiel committee recommends purchase of Lemay Forest
The Riel community committee held its regular meeting on Nov. 16. While no public hearing was held, much of the meeting involved discussion of the city negotiating to purchase the […]
View Article“Christmas starts when the trees are delivered”
The start of the holiday season this year marks a changing of the guard for one local organization. On Nov. 24, the Winnipeg Y Service Club will host its 44th […]
View ArticleCalendrier communautaire 233-ALLÔ
22 novembre • Atelier de couture pour aînés • Accueil francophone Du 24 novembre au 9 décembre • Spectacle| Palucheur • Théâtre Cercle Molière 24 novembre • Ligue d’improvisation du […]
View ArticleKicking things up
Jersey Katz has been kicking up a storm lately. The 16-year-old River Heights-based kickboxer is preparing to compete in the U18 age category at the upcoming Muay Thai World Cup […]
View ArticleLocal dog rescue awarded new wheels
Every dog has its day. A local name was recently recognized continent-wide, when Manitoba Underdogs Rescue brought home a shiny new vehicle — a 2024 all-terrain Land Rover Defender — […]
View ArticleNational club championships should be big draw
The Everest Canadian Curling Club Championships are being held in Manitoba for the first time this week, and organizers say they could not have picked a better location than the […]
View ArticleFestival! Oui, oui, oui…
Next year’s Festival du Voyageur to run Feb. 16 to 25 The next edition of Festival du Voyageur isn’t too far away. The 55th instalment of the iconic winter event […]
View ArticleStriving for peace in a time of conflict
As the days become shorter and we contemplate the new season ahead I think it’s a good time to reflect on our community and how fortunate we are to live […]
View ArticlePinkett loves her people
Hi, I’m Pinkett! I’m an active, fun, people-loving girl who loves lots of playtime, and being next to ‘my person’ all the time. I love to chew on tough toys […]
View ArticleUkrainian sports hall honours Manitobans
On Dec. 9 in Horsham, Pa., the Ukrainian Sports Hall of Fame will induct its classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022. The induction ceremonies had been placed on hold owing […]
View ArticleThe northeast corner of Sturgeon and Ness
In the Nov. 5, 1969, issue of the Winnipeg Free Press, Maitland Steinkoff, chair of Manitoba 1970 Commission praised the City of St. James’ plan to create a 13-hectare tall-grass […]
View ArticleTime to take action on housing
If you had an opportunity to write a letter for a future generation of Winnipeggers to read in 50 years, what might you include in it? Mayor Scott Gillingham recently […]
View ArticleOh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
On Nov. 16, the City of Winnipeg lit up its biggest tree yet for the third consecutive year. The artificial tree — installed in 2021 — is 50 feet tall […]
View Article‘Just a little more’
Tireless work really does pay off. Last month, a selection of environmental organizations from around the country called upon post-secondary students to find tech solutions to scientific,...
View ArticleIt’s Giving Tuesday all week for CancerCare Manitoba
Although Giving Tuesday was Nov. 28, the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation is taking donations throughout the week. And, the iA Financial Group has pledged to double each contribution CancerCare receives....
View ArticleMustangs U18s win RMFL championship
On Nov. 4, the St. Vital Mustangs U18 team won the Rural Manitoba Football League championship, beating the Interlake Thunder 34-8. The team was presented with the Doug Steeves championship […]
View ArticleThe Forks announce new warming huts for 2024 river trail
Winnipeg The Forks announced the winners of The Warming Huts V.2024 The six winning entries, chosen anonymously by a jury from over 200 entries this year, will join old favourites […]
View ArticleSecondary units in new development could provide affordable options
The most recent Assiniboia community committee meeting was held on Nov. 17. Following a public hearing, the committee agreed with the public service recommendation to amend the proposed Naawi-Oodena...
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