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May 15, 2008 Edition « Last week´s issue
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Pounding the pavement to clean up the street

As the father of two students at Niji Mahkwa School, Willie Sinclair has a vested interest in keeping a buffer between the Flora Avenue school  [more…]

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Local Stories

Debut novel puts children’s author on the map


When Gwen Smid finally decided to write her first children’s book, she let her imagination run wild. Among the many unusual things the title character encounters  [more…]

Vincent Massey student undertakes eco adventure


For such an eco-friendly student, Erin Collins sure is logging a lot of miles this school year. Whether on-board the CCGS Amundsen in the Arctic or  [more…]

SJR students show Fort Garry seniors they’re appreciated


Apart from the occasional stroll around the mall, Isabella Worbansky doesn’t get out as much as she used to but on April 22 she was  [more…]

Rock historian planning a new British invasion


Winnipeg music historian and rock ’n’ roll aficionado John Einarson is looking for a little help from his friends to get his latest project off  [more…]

Bruce students make downtown their canvas


If you’re downtown in the next few weeks, you may notice an extra splash of colour in the area. From now until June 11, the Downtown  [more…]

Aboriginal women becoming their own bosses


Shirley Prieston used to dream of one day operating her own business, but she didn’t think it was possible. Prieston’s goal was to set up a  [more…]

Bridge closure worries business owners


Business owners in Elmwood are concerned the city’s plans to close the Disraeli bridges for 16 months for repairs will keep customers away and create  [more…]
Columns

Racing needs some good news


Still reeling after the breakdown of filly Eight Belles in the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago, the horse racing world needs some good news. And  [more…]

Ivan Bigg

Slate not a great choice for tiling a shower stall


Q. What type of drywall or backer board should we use when we tile a shower enclosure? We are considering using natural slate tiles and  [more…]

Shell Busey

The life-giving secret of the magical yew


It is strange how plants can attract such vitriol from people and yet be so vital to our health and well-being. When you think about  [more…]

Dorothy Dobbie