DID YOU KNOW? The Eaton Building: A landmark of Winnipeg’s history
The structure’s cornices and pilasters added to its imposing presence, making it a standout landmark along the busy Portage Avenue. Beyond its architectural grandeur, the Eaton Building held an ...
Opinion
KLEIN: 2025 and the missing middle: Why we need common sense in politics now
As Canadians, we enter 2025 not with a sense of unity or purpose but with frustration and disillusionment. Poll after poll, including recent findings by Angus Reid, confirms that we are a nation ...
KOOP: Election still unlikely despite Trudeau troubles
The Liberal caucus rebellion that has been simmering for roughly a year may finally have reached boiling point. Prior to the ...
World Hypnotism Day: Alternative therapy for mental wellness
As World Hypnotism Day is upon us, let it serve as a reminder of the importance of exploring alternative therapies, especially when facing the debilitating effects of mental illness.
Opinion
CURRIER: Manitoba lacking vision to turn potential into reality
Charley Taaffe, who passed away in 2019, was a two time CFL coach of the year. A lifetime in football granted him the opportunity to acquire a great deal of knowledge about people. The above-mentioned ...
Manitoba robotics startup wins global acclaim
The recognition of Tactile Robotics’ success extends beyond local acclaim. In late 2024, the company was awarded Startup of the Year by Peachscore, the world’s largest data-driven accelerator based in ...
Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners to mark Independence Day
State-run MRTV television reported that Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, the head of the military government, granted amnesties covering 5,864 prisoners from Myanmar, as well as 180 foreigners who will be ...
What to know as snow, freezing rain and bitter cold heads through much of the US
The polar vortex — ultra-cold air spinning like a top — usually stays above the North Pole, but sometimes stretches down to the U.S., Europe or Asia, causing intense doses of cold.
WHL roundup: Hanson, Woodward help Oil Kings whip Hurricanes 7-3
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Landon Hanson and Roan Woodward each scored twice, and Cole Miller and Parker Alcos chipped in with two assists apiece as the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings defeated the Lethbridge ...
Draisaitl happy to net winner, but unhappy with his game
EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl thought he had a stinker of a game, even if he did come out smelling like a rose at the end. Draisaitl scored his league-leading 28th goal of the season as the Edmonton ...
Sunday school class with Jimmy Carter: What it was like
Carter taught his Sunday school class roughly twice a month to accommodate crowds that sometimes swelled to more than 500. (On the other Sundays, no more than a couple dozen regulars and a handful of ...