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Price of new homes has eased in Winnipeg
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Main Topics This Week -------- Make a Selection from the Archive ------------ Central bank’s rate hike won’t significantly affect housing market -- Jul 23, 2010 Three consecutive months of over $300 million in MLS® Sales -- Jul 16, 2010 First-time buyers take their time when purchasing a home -- Jul 08, 2010 More workers needed to meet demands of strong economy -- Jul 02, 2010 Local homeowners who renovated last year spent an average of $8,000 -- Jun 25, 2010 Province’s school tax deferral plan for cottage owners makes little sense -- Jun 18, 2010 Greater balance being restored to local real estate market -- Jun 11, 2010 Homeowners unlikely to experience U.S.-style home value decline -- Jun 04, 2010 CMHC forecasts MLS® home price and sales increases this year and 2011 -- May 28, 2010 Survey: Canadians in strong position to weather higher mortgage rates -- May 21, 2010 Real estate industry “highly competitive,” according to agents -- May 14, 2010 Survey indicates Canadians ready for home-buying spree -- May 07, 2010 Luxury home sales exceptionally strong in Winnipeg -- Apr 30, 2010 WREN promotion’s first sledge received by aspiring paralympian -- Apr 23, 2010 Survey shows real estate market remains highly competitive -- Apr 16, 2010 The rush to buy homes before interest rates increase -- Apr 09, 2010 Millions of dollars for downtown residential development -- Apr 01, 2010 Missed opportunity in budget to help first-time home buyers, says Cook -- Mar 26, 2010 Local housing market remains among the nation’s most affordable -- Mar 19, 2010 President says strong housing market activity expected to continue -- Mar 12, 2010 New report indicates lower housing inventory home buying factor -- Mar 05, 2010 Change land transfer tax and give home buyers a break -- Feb 26, 2010 CREA rules governing MLS® not anti-competitive, says president -- Feb 19, 2010 For the first time January sales crack the $100-million barrier -- Feb 12, 2010 Another good year ahead for housing market, says new president -- Feb 05, 2010 Bank of Canada maintaining rate good news for home buyers -- Jan 29, 2010 MLS® sales last year in like a lamb and out like a lion -- Jan 22, 2010 New MLS® dollar volume sales record set last year -- Jan 15, 2010 Manitoba, Saskatchewan residents confident about economic prospects -- Jan 08, 2010 November MLS® sales and dollar volume increased dramatically -- Dec 11, 2009 Less anxiety means more presents around the Christmas tree -- Dec 04, 2009 Survey says first-time younger buyers tend to favour older homes -- Nov 30, 2009 Canadians are optimistic about their local housing markets -- Nov 20, 2009 Dollar volume increases despite slight drop in home sales -- Nov 13, 2009 Canadian executives see positive trends in commercial real estate -- Nov 06, 2009 Teach your children pedestrian safety when trick-or-treating -- Oct 30, 2009 More young Canadians financially ready to purchase home -- Oct 23, 2009 Survey says key to quality of life good neighbours and green places -- Oct 16, 2009 Many factors contributing to stronger housing demand -- Oct 09, 2009 Report says housing market supported by strong foundation -- Oct 02, 2009 Kanee most recent inductee into Citizens Hall of Fame -- Sep 25, 2009 Low interest rates and affordability boosting housing sales -- Sep 18, 2009 Million-dollar-plus home sales provide boost toward $2-billion total -- Sep 11, 2009 National association adjusts housing market forecast upward -- Sep 04, 2009 Difference in national market from year ago “night and day” -- Aug 27, 2009 Gender makes a difference when it comes to home buying -- Aug 21, 2009 Diversified economy allowed Manitoba to avoid worst of recession -- Aug 14, 2009 Diversified economy allowed Manitoba to avoid worst of recession -- Aug 13, 2009 July MLS® sales set new dollar volume record -- Aug 07, 2009 Healthier housing market than U.S. helping Canadian recovery -- Jul 31, 2009 Central bank says strong housing market helping economic recovery -- Jul 24, 2009 National home sales gaining momentum entering second half of 2009 -- Jul 17, 2009 Home buyer “enthusiasm” returning to real estate market -- Jul 10, 2009 Manitoba’s construction companies in a hiring mode -- Jul 03, 2009 Survey shows deep emotional attachment to homeownership -- Jun 26, 2009 Forecast says Manitoba will have positive economic growth in 2009 -- Jun 19, 2009 Most Canadians view homeownership as good long-term investment -- Jun 12, 2009 Housewarming Party “contest was made for us,” says winner -- Jun 05, 2009 Network of real estate agents joins Amber Alert -- May 29, 2009 New home construction forecast revised to reflect declining market -- May 22, 2009 New home construction slowed during April -- May 15, 2009 This year’s flooding affected April housing market -- May 08, 2009 Study shows economic impact of resale housing industry -- May 01, 2009 Low mortgage rates contribute to housing affordability -- Apr 24, 2009 Canadians receive moderate rating for greening their homes -- Apr 17, 2009 Increased confidence in housing market in Manitoba -- Apr 09, 2009 Outreach program helps homeowners with mortgage problems -- Apr 03, 2009 Increased confidence in housing market in Manitoba -- Apr 03, 2009 One-third of divisions ignore incentives and hike property taxes -- Mar 27, 2009 Association calling for changes to land transfer tax -- Mar 20, 2009 Balance returns to the local real estate market -- Mar 13, 2009 Candidate’s campaign calls for end to division’s taxation powers -- Mar 06, 2009 Reality of Canadian real estate is not all markets alike -- Feb 26, 2009 Cold weather factor in new home construction decline -- Feb 20, 2009 New January MLS® Dollar Volume Record -- Feb 13, 2009 Home Buyers’ Plan withdrawal limit increased in budget -- Feb 06, 2009 Association president optimistic real estate will flourish in 2009 -- Jan 29, 2009 National association seeks inclusion of housing proposals in federal budget -- Jan 22, 2009 December stats show no slowdown in local housing market -- Jan 15, 2009 New report says Winnipeg housing market in good shape entering 2009 -- Jan 08, 2009 Two consecutive years of over $2 billion in MLS® sales -- Dec 11, 2008 Outlook predicts 2009 market more balanced with slow, steady growth -- Dec 04, 2008 New homes in east Elmwood for five Métis families -- Nov 28, 2008 New homes in east Elmwood for five Métis families -- Nov 27, 2008 It’s now a more balanced local real estate market -- Nov 20, 2008 Property investment report says U.S. woes don’t extend to Canada -- Nov 13, 2008 Report forecasts strength in new home and resale home markets -- Nov 06, 2008 First successful applicants for Manitoba Tipi Mitawa -- Oct 30, 2008 First successful applicants for Manitoba Tipi Mitawa -- Oct 30, 2008 Central bank lowers interest rates to boost national economy -- Oct 23, 2008 Central bank lowers interest rates to boost national economy -- Oct 16, 2008 Best September MLS® performance ever recorded -- Oct 16, 2008 Economy primary focus of candidates at election forum -- Oct 09, 2008 Homeowner surprised by contest win: showed curb appeal with green thumb -- Oct 03, 2008 Higher prices, mortgage costs have little effect: -- Oct 03, 2008 A good dose of “economic reality” about Canadian housing market -- Oct 03, 2008 Televised federal election forum slated for October 7 -- Sep 25, 2008 Award-winning architect designed human rights museum -- Sep 18, 2008 Human rights museum opportunity for economic renewal -- Sep 11, 2008 Real estate associations support Canadian Museum for Human Rights -- Sep 04, 2008 Healthy levels of home sales across the province -- Aug 29, 2008 Province offers incentives for geothermal heating and cooling -- Aug 21, 2008 Single-family new home construction remains strong -- Aug 14, 2008 Keep the faith -- Aug 14, 2008 Meet me in St. Louis — Winnipeg lacrosse team captures gold medal at 1904 Olympics -- Aug 14, 2008 Province offers incentives for geothermal heating and cooling -- Aug 14, 2008 Record local MLS® sales and dollar volume reported in July -- Aug 07, 2008 National dollar volume down while local market records gain -- Jul 31, 2008 Second quarter report shows strength of resale market -- Jul 24, 2008 Government changes rules for longer-term mortgages -- Jul 17, 2008 Safe bet dollar volume sales will surpass $2 billion this year -- Jul 10, 2008 Rising gas prices could impact number of trips to cottage -- Jul 03, 2008 Real estate agents now “must” verify personal information -- Jun 26, 2008 More listings mean more choice for home buyers -- Jun 19, 2008 Dollar volume sales exceed $300 million for first time -- Jun 13, 2008 Dollar volume sales exceed $300 million for first timeMay marked the first time REALTORS® sold MLS® properties for a total exceeding $300 million during a single month. -- Jun 12, 2008 Suburban vs. urban — it’s a matter of lifestyle choice -- Jun 05, 2008 Winnipeggers top home renovators in the nation -- May 29, 2008 CMHC says solid foundation for heathy housing market -- May 22, 2008 Contest provides opportunity to spruce up neighbourhoods -- May 15, 2008 It was the best April on record for MLS® -- May 08, 2008 Nominations needed for Citizens Hall of Fame -- May 01, 2008 Forty years of progress for the Commercial Division -- Apr 25, 2008 Real estate market takes a break in March -- Apr 10, 2008 Canadians cautious when it comes to mortgage debt -- Apr 03, 2008 Aboriginal housing program attracts more applicants than expected -- Mar 27, 2008 Canada’s baby boomers want affordable housing when retiring -- Mar 20, 2008 Strong housing demand expected to prevail well into spring -- Mar 13, 2008 Poll shows Manitobans confident buying home sound investment -- Mar 06, 2008 Significant gains in local real estate over past decade -- Feb 28, 2008 First-time buyers express confidence in housing market -- Feb 21, 2008 Neither cold nor snow can stop demand for new homes -- Dec 14, 2007 New MLS® records continue to be established -- Dec 07, 2007 U.S. housing market in crisis while Canada’s thrives -- Nov 30, 2007 Winnipeg condominium lifestyle gaining in popularity -- Nov 23, 2007 Home construction still ahead of last year’s pace -- Nov 16, 2007 MLS® sales top $2 billion for the first time -- Nov 09, 2007 CMHC predicts increased local new home construction -- Nov 02, 2007 New bylaw only as good as people behind it -- Oct 26, 2007 New bylaw only as good as people behind it -- Oct 26, 2007 Economic conditions remain upbeat for real estate market -- Oct 19, 2007 Another record month for the Multiple Listing Service® -- Oct 12, 2007 Chipman inducted into Citizens Hall of Fame -- Oct 05, 2007 Canadian resale housing market expected to remain strong -- Sep 28, 2007 Report says most centres categorized as sellers’ markets -- Sep 21, 2007 For upscale home purchasers money is no obstacle -- Sep 14, 2007 First time August MLS® sales surpassed $200 million -- Sep 07, 2007 Four straight months of national housing market records -- Aug 31, 2007 Revised forecasts predict record-breaking home sales -- Aug 24, 2007 Triple-digit increase in multiple-family construction -- Aug 17, 2007 MLS® real estate market on track to top $2 billion -- Aug 10, 2007 Association calling for national housing strategy -- Aug 03, 2007 June showed no let up in MLS® market strength -- Jul 06, 2007 10th annual Winnipeg in Bloom contest entry deadline -- Jun 29, 2007 Home buyers get more bang for their buck in Manitoba -- Jun 22, 2007 Home sales major contributor to national economy -- Jun 15, 2007 Monthly MLS® sales continue to shatter records -- Jun 08, 2007 Home-buying trend affecting nation’s rental market -- Jun 01, 2007 Rags-to-riches tales played out in best neighbourhoods -- May 25, 2007 New home construction forecast to increase in 2007 and 2008 -- May 18, 2007 Three parties release education funding platforms -- May 11, 2007 Provincial Leaders Forum to highlight election issues -- May 04, 2007 Winnipeg to be site of first “national” museum outside Ottawa -- Apr 27, 2007 Housing minister announces major change in strategy -- Apr 20, 2007 Another impressive month for Multiple Listing Service® -- Apr 13, 2007 Consumer confidence fueling real estate sales -- Apr 05, 2007 City passes motion calling for school tax change -- Mar 30, 2007 Report says local housing market among most affordable -- Mar 23, 2007 Strong MLS® housing market continued in February -- Mar 16, 2007 Manitobans believe it’s better to buy home now than later -- Mar 09, 2007 Another round of school tax increases now underway -- Mar 02, 2007 Association predicts housing sales increase for Manitoba -- Feb 23, 2007 New magazine showcases commercial real estate -- Feb 16, 2007 MLS® sales continue winning ways in January -- Feb 09, 2007 CREA wants cancelled home retrofit program reinstated -- Feb 02, 2007 Coalition says way education now funded is unfair -- Jan 26, 2007 President says all market indicators are positive -- Jan 19, 2007 Cold hasn’t chilled real estate market’s record-setting pace -- Dec 08, 2006 Most Canadians aspire to live in the lap of luxury -- Dec 06, 2006 Create warmth and spirit of holiday season with lights -- Nov 24, 2006 Multiple-family construction best in last 20 years -- Nov 17, 2006 Impressive October MLS® sales establish new record -- Nov 10, 2006 Harper says government not planning to privatize CMHC -- Nov 03, 2006 Trends and opportunities emerging for downtown housing -- Oct 27, 2006 Winnipeg among centres setting year-to-date sales records -- Oct 20, 2006 Revised forecast calls for record house sales this year -- Oct 13, 2006 Impressive MLS® sales year continued in September -- Oct 06, 2006 Board to again host civic election mayoralty forum -- Sep 29, 2006 Two new inductees into Winnipeg Citizens Hall of Fame -- Sep 15, 2006 Mortgage rates, high employment stimulate new home investment -- Sep 08, 2006 REALTORS® to discuss the “big issues” at Winnipeg meeting -- Sep 01, 2006 National MLS® sales remain on track to set new record -- Aug 25, 2006 Western Canada nation’s hotbed of new home construction -- Aug 18, 2006 Manitobans want education taxes to be election issue -- Aug 11, 2006 July MLS® activity maintains a steady pace -- Aug 04, 2006 “Pocket suites” — comfort, safety for low-income Winnipeggers -- Jul 28, 2006 Housing boom contributing to province’s economic growth -- Jul 21, 2006 More listings means more choice for home buyers -- Jul 14, 2006 Robust demand for housing across the country -- Jul 07, 2006 Increased upper-end sales driven by good economy -- Jun 30, 2006 Winnipeg among nation’s leaders in home sales records -- Jun 16, 2006 CREA releases recommendations for aboriginal housing -- Jun 16, 2006 May MLS® dollar volume sales set all-time record -- Jun 09, 2006 Multi-family construction continues to increase -- Jun 02, 2006 Prices rising but still plenty of affordable homes -- May 26, 2006 N.Y. City crime reduction methods to be used here -- May 19, 2006 Exceptional month for board’s Multiple Listing Service® -- May 12, 2006 New home buyers will benefit from GST reduction -- May 05, 2006 Need two outstanding people for Hall of Fame -- Apr 28, 2006 CMHC reports three solid months of new home gains -- Apr 21, 2006 Stats show Winnipeg’s confidence in higher-end real estate -- Apr 13, 2006 Only 12.9 per cent pre-tax income going to homeownership costs -- Apr 07, 2006 Property owners struggle to keep up with school taxes -- Mar 03, 2006 January stats show housing market continuing its winning ways -- Feb 10, 2006 New board president predicts more balanced market in 2006 -- Feb 03, 2006 Central bank raises its rate; competition will keep mortgage rates down -- Jan 27, 2006 Candidates endorsed who support principles of unique program -- Jan 20, 2006 Impressive new MLS® records established last year -- Jan 13, 2006 MLS® dollar volume sales record expected: well ahead of last year’s record-breaking pace -- Dec 09, 2005 Canadian Museum of Human Rights campaign: “We believe we can change world for the better” -- Dec 02, 2005 CREA proposes Ottawa raise RRSP withdrawal limit: Home Buyers’ Plan hasn’t kept up with home prices -- Nov 25, 2005 Winnipeg’s economy continues to hum along: confidence in real estate market remains high -- Nov 18, 2005 Survey shows majority favour school tax shift: groups call for the government to finally act -- Nov 10, 2005 Canadians remain fiscally responsible, survey says: Unlikely to extend themselves when buying house -- Sep 30, 2005 MLS® home sales generate economic activity: spending attributed to purchases $10.8 billion -- Sep 23, 2005 Hall of Fame honours outstanding citizens: Drewry and Roy newest special inductees -- Sep 16, 2005 Real estate market hits triple play in August: MLS® sales, listings and dollar volume are up -- Sep 09, 2005 Report says first-time buyers are open-minded: many snapping up older homes under $150,000 -- Sep 02, 2005 National association revises housing forecast: local market is doing better than anticipated -- Aug 26, 2005 Survey shows strong support for school funding reform: coalition tells minister should come from general revenues -- Aug 19, 2005 MLS® sets new monthly and quarterly sales records: little to deter consumer confidence in resale market -- Aug 05, 2005 First-time home buyers enticed into market: low interest rates one of many considerations -- Jul 29, 2005 Fifteen new infill homes for city’s North End: stabilize neighbourhoods and provide hope -- Jul 22, 2005 New hydro headquarters design completed: called next pillar in downtown development -- Jul 15, 2005 Continual rainfall hasn’t dampened home sales: “May and June have been spectacular” — Penner -- Jul 08, 2005 MLS® listings continue their winning ways: By using agent couple realize hefty profit -- Jun 24, 2005 Manitoba tops housing affordability index: biggest improvement detached bungalows -- Jun 17, 2005 MLS® sales hit record levels in May -- Jun 10, 2005 Spence neighbourhood revitalization funding: families have chance to become homeowners -- Jun 03, 2005 Central bank’s rate remains the same: mortgage interest rates actually drop -- May 27, 2005 “We were extremely pleased. It was amazing.” nearly half of MLS® sold for above list price -- May 13, 2005 Looking for two good Winnipeggers: nominations for Citizens Hall of Fame -- May 06, 2005 “We’re going to win this one,” vows chairman: more groups attacking education funding system -- Feb 25, 2005 Debt may be rising but don’t panic: increase offset by household assets -- Feb 18, 2005 January called sign of things to come: brisk demand for housing continues -- Feb 11, 2005 New education funding announced: issue of property taxes still remains -- Jan 28, 2005 2004 detached-home price up 11 per cent: we’re still one of three most affordable cities -- Jan 14, 2005 Association and board give support to Waverly West: suburban growth doesn’t always equal urban sprawl -- Jan 07, 2005 MLS® has entered “uncharted territory:” months of homes sales over $100 million -- Dec 10, 2004 10th month of $100-million-plus sales: average price increased by 10.8 per cent -- Dec 03, 2004 Not fooled by piece-meal tax break, says Weiss: education tax problem won’t go away that easily -- Nov 26, 2004 50th HOP home just completed in the West End: program stimulates neighbourhood revitalization -- Nov 19, 2004 Single-family starts will surpass 2003: already well ahead of last year’s pace -- Nov 12, 2004 Canadians feel homes make them wealthy: real estate assets are favoured investment -- Nov 05, 2004 Residential lot shortage is becoming desperate: home builders could run out of land in two years -- Oct 29, 2004 In Winnipeg you get most bang for your buck: home relocation among more affordable in N.A. -- Oct 22, 2004 Two more Hall of Fame inductees: Carl Ridd and Lionel Fitzgerald -- Oct 15, 2004 Value of household real estate assets soars: net worth now averages $136,500 per capita -- Oct 08, 2004 City undertaking new reassessment: values seem to be quite reasonable -- Oct 01, 2004 Luxury home sales doing well on local MLS®: four homes currently listed for $1 million and up -- Sep 24, 2004 MLS® sets another home sales record: dollar volume sales now over $1 billion -- Sep 17, 2004 Amazing market continues to impress: record-breaking homes sales on MLS® -- Sep 10, 2004 “My home is worth more today:” polls say almost everyone agrees -- Sep 03, 2004 National MLS® sales hit record high: return to normal sales pace predicted -- Feb 04, 2004
Heritage Highlights -------- Make a Selection from the Archive ------------ Harvest Excursions — annual invaders sometimes looted their way through communities during westward journey -- Jul 23, 2010 Harvest Excursions — prospect of earning good wages attracted thousands to prairie wheatfields -- Jul 16, 2010 Harvest Excursions — army of farm labourers board trains to invade prairie wheatfields -- Jul 12, 2010 Collision on the Red — ramming of the Manitoba by rival -- Jul 02, 2010 Collision on the Red — rival steamboat company implicated in numerous setbacks suffered by the Manitoba -- Jun 25, 2010 “We’ve had it!” — the story of the last streetcars to ride the rails in Winnipeg -- Jun 18, 2010 “We’ve had it!” — the story of the last streetcars to ride the rails in Winnipeg -- Jun 11, 2010 “We’ve had it!” — the story of the last streetcars to ride the rails in Winnipeg -- Jun 04, 2010 “We’ve had it!” — the story of the last streetcars to ride the rails in Winnipeg -- May 28, 2010 Sunday streetcar service — vote to approve called “foregone conclusion” by newspaper -- May 21, 2010 Sunday streetcar service — petition was signed by prominent residents opposed to its implementation -- May 14, 2010 Sunday streetcar service — opponents claimed the moral fibre of the community was at stake -- May 07, 2010 1906 streetcar strike — company lost the public-relations battle for the hearts and minds of the people -- Apr 30, 2010 1906 streetcar strike — mayor fired the Thiel detectives and had police chief hire special constables -- Apr 23, 2010 1906 streetcar strike — “special constables” from United States were used as strikebreakers -- Apr 16, 2010 1906 streetcar strike — “We walk” declared Winnipeggers in support of the strikers -- Apr 09, 2010 CPR’s new railway station — it survived one fire only to succumb to the flames of another -- Apr 01, 2010 CPR’s new railway station — Van Horne instructed architect to design a brick passenger depot -- Mar 26, 2010 Manitoba Hotel fire — firefighters forced out of hotel after battling the blaze for two hours -- Mar 19, 2010 Manitoba Hotel fire — smoke and flames originally observed in the hotel’s grand dining room -- Mar 12, 2010 Manitoba Hotel fire — “gigantic structure” lost to the “fire fiend” during an extremely cold February morning -- Mar 05, 2010 Tragic Winnipeg Theatre fire — hundreds attended special tribute to the four firefighters who lost their lives -- Feb 26, 2010 Tragic Winnipeg Theatre fire — playhouse began its existence as Victoria Hall in 1883 -- Feb 19, 2010 British adventurer — the Nile expedition ends in failure and “Manitoba Boys” return home -- Feb 12, 2010 British adventurer — Butler reprimanded for leaving voyageurs and boats of the River Column -- Feb 05, 2010 British adventurer — Butler joins voyageurs in attempt to conquer the Nile to rescue Gordon -- Jan 29, 2010 British adventurer — Butler advised Wolseley to enlist Canadian voyageurs for Nile campaign -- Jan 22, 2010 British adventurer in the New World — Butler was Wolseley’s agent in Red River -- Jan 15, 2010 Royal Canadian Legion — 1925 founding in Winnipeg designated national historic event -- Jan 08, 2010 Winnipeg’s first council meeting — Mayor Cornish said council was laying foundation for civic government in the west -- Dec 18, 2009 Winnipeg’s first council meeting — held on the upper floor of the Bentley Building -- Dec 11, 2009 Winnipeg Cenotaph controversy — Wood’s winning design rejected by organizations -- Dec 04, 2009 Winnipeg Cenotaph controversy — Hahn’s winning entry was unanimously selected by judges -- Nov 30, 2009 Winnipeg Cenotaph controversy — women’s club wanted a permanent memorial to the fallen -- Nov 20, 2009 A photographic journey — images of the Sixties Generation when youth tried to create a world in harmony -- Nov 13, 2009 Free Press Ghost Case — Manitoba justice said -- Nov 06, 2009 Free Press Ghost Case — Manitoba justice said -- Nov 06, 2009 Free Press Ghost Case — tale of spectre comes back to haunt local newspaper -- Oct 30, 2009 90th anniversary of Shoal Lake aqueduct — route went over swamp, muskeg, sand and rock -- Oct 23, 2009 90th anniversary of Shoal Lake aqueduct — first phase was construction of GWWD Railway -- Oct 16, 2009 90th anniversary of Shoal Lake aqueduct — Winnipeg’s early drinking water was neither clean nor safe -- Oct 09, 2009 Hatton murder mystery — prosecution uses 15-minute time discrepancy when presenting its case -- Oct 02, 2009 Holland murder mystery — young man’s arrest denounced by residents of the community -- Sep 25, 2009 “Finest playhouse in the Dominion” — Walker Theatre called a “beautiful temple of the drama” -- Sep 18, 2009 “Finest Playhouse in the Dominion” — C.P. Walker said “town deserved a better theatre.” -- Sep 11, 2009 “Finest Playhouse in the Dominion” — C.P. Walker said “town deserved a better theatre.” -- Sep 11, 2009 “Finest Playhouse in the Dominion” — C.P. Walker said “town deserved a better theatre.” -- Sep 11, 2009 Manitoba’s first legislative building — December 3 fire destroyed A.G.B. Bannatyne’s home -- Sep 04, 2009 Manitoba’s first legislative building — Bannatyne’s home on McDermot a little east of Main Street -- Aug 28, 2009 Election riot of 1872 — the ringleaders inciting the mob were lawyer Cornish and editor Mulvey -- Aug 21, 2009 Election riot of 1872 — polling station attacked and newspaper offices ransacked -- Aug 14, 2009 Stock market crash of 1929 — start of the “Lost Decade” and the hardships of the “Dirty Thirties” -- Aug 07, 2009 Red River Expedition — Riel fled to St. Boniface as troops approached Fort Garry -- Jul 31, 2009 Red River Expedition — Colonel Garnet Wolseley led troops through “wilderness of forests and water” -- Jul 24, 2009 Battle of Fort Whyte — confrontation was at site where Portage extension crossed CPR tracks -- Jul 17, 2009 Battle of Fort Whyte — Manitobans pressured provincial government to end CPR monopoly -- Jul 10, 2009 Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918-19 — public gatherings were banned throughout Manitoba -- Jul 03, 2009 Great polio epidemic of 1953 — 2,318 cases and 85 deaths “exceeded all known Canadian and world figures” -- Jun 26, 2009 Great polio epidemic of 1953 — King George Hospital was “focal point of province’s polio attack” -- Jun 19, 2009 Great polio epidemic of 1953 — anxiety and fear bordering on panic was widespread -- Jun 12, 2009 1919 Winnipeg General Strike — Bloody Saturday was the beginning of the end -- Jun 05, 2009 1919 Winnipeg General Strike — returned soldiers added degree of credibility to the strike -- May 29, 2009 1919 Winnipeg General Strike — workers called for “living wage” and right to collective bargaining -- May 22, 2009 The Arborg tax revolt — 22 men were charged with unlawful assembly and inciting a riot -- May 15, 2009 The Arborg tax revolt — reeve manhandled by women who stripped him of his clothing -- May 08, 2009 Prelude to Arborg tax revolt — Farmers’ Army leaves -- May 01, 2009 1861 flood — first newspaper account of local flood reported by Ross and Coldwell in Nor’Wester -- Apr 24, 2009 Moberly land swindle — townsite lots were sold during great land boom of 1881-82 -- Apr 17, 2009 Manitoba Legislative Building scandal — Kelly paroled early due to “severe nervous breakdown” -- Apr 10, 2009 Manitoba Legislative Building scandal — lawyer accuses Norris of participating in $50,000 deal -- Apr 03, 2009 Manitoba Legislative Building scandal — Kelly paroled early due to “severe nervous breakdown” -- Apr 03, 2009 Manitoba Legislative Building scandal — lieutenant-governor forces government to appoint commission -- Mar 27, 2009 Manitoba Legislative Building scandal — suspicious tendering process led to Kelly receiving project -- Mar 20, 2009 Money, money, money — early Winnipeg banks -- Mar 13, 2009 Black history — U.S. Consul-General John E. Jones wanted assurances black immigrants would be treated fairly -- Mar 06, 2009 February is Black History Month — agents try to stop “The Black 1000” at Emerson border crossing -- Feb 27, 2009 Politics in Manitoba — Adams shows how parties, leaders and voters shaped our system -- Feb 20, 2009 The story of voyageurs — festival is a celebration of fur trade’s history -- Feb 13, 2009 The Whitewater murder mystery — witnesses testify that Gordon confessed to crime -- Feb 06, 2009 The Whitewater murder mystery — the law finally catches up to Walter Gordon -- Jan 29, 2009 The Whitewater murder mystery —Daw and Smith disappear under suspicious circumstances -- Jan 22, 2009 Winnipeg’s earliest ice-skating rinks — first facilities built on frozen river then on firm land -- Jan 15, 2009 Starting the New Year — in 1912 music filled the grand ballroom of Royal Alexandra -- Jan 08, 2009 Christmas 1912 — purchases sent home on sleigh drawn by horse with jingling bells -- Dec 18, 2008 An interview with Louis Riel — the Métis leader would not admit mistakes made in 1869-70 -- Dec 11, 2008 An interview with Louis Riel — Métis leader’s last poems purchased at auction -- Dec 04, 2008 The 1935 Grey Cup — “stage set for most electrifying run in Canadian football history” -- Nov 27, 2008 The 1935 Grey Cup — ’Pegs travelled east to take on the mighty Hamilton Tigers -- Nov 20, 2008 Hell on earth — the huge shell holes were often reddened with human blood -- Nov 13, 2008 Hell on earth — Canadians defy the odds and capture Passchendaele Ridge -- Nov 06, 2008 St. Boniface Cathedral fires — basilica fire in 1860 started when tallow spilled on stove -- Oct 30, 2008 St. Boniface Cathedral fire — 40 years ago basilica reduced to a charred shell -- Oct 23, 2008 North American Boundary Commission — fixing the U.S.-Canada border at 49th Parallel -- Oct 16, 2008 St. Boniface Cathedral fire — 40 years ago basilica reduced to a charred shell -- Oct 16, 2008 Battle of Rat Portage — special constables carried “heavy bludgeons of green wood” -- Oct 09, 2008 The Rat Portage War — Ontario and Manitoba clash over town now called Kenora -- Oct 03, 2008 Shoal Lake aqueduct — ensured safe, reliable source for city’s water supply -- Oct 03, 2008 Real monsters of the deep — new marine reptile fossil discovery -- Oct 03, 2008 First major railway strike in Western Canada — CPR and engineers at odds over wages -- Sep 26, 2008 First major railway strike in Western Canada — trains stopped by engineers’ strike -- Sep 18, 2008 York boats — carried freight and people on the great inland waterways of the Northwest -- Sep 11, 2008 Historic York Factory along Hudson Bay — former commercial capital of northwest -- Sep 04, 2008 Historic York Factory along Hudson Bay — Ottawa taking steps to preserve site -- Aug 29, 2008 Ill-fated Franklin expedition -- Aug 21, 2008 Ill-fated Franklin expedition -- Aug 14, 2008 Baffling mystery of Molsons Bank robbery — only suspect a former employee of the bank -- Aug 07, 2008 Baffling mystery of Molsons Bank robbery — “solution will require some skilled detective work” -- Jul 31, 2008 Murder in Brandon — petition for death sentence to be commuted as Blake called a “moral lunatic” -- Jul 24, 2008 Murder in Brandon — terrible news of cruel crime spreads through city like wildfire -- Jul 17, 2008 “Worst water disaster in Winnipeg’s history” — five drown en route to Elm Park picnic“Worst water disaster in Winnipeg’s history” — five drown en route to Elm Park picnic -- Jul 10, 2008 First aeroplane flight in Western Canada — it took three attempts to become airborne -- Jul 03, 2008 First aeroplane flight in Western Canada — it wasn’t spectacular but Ely got off the ground -- Jun 27, 2008 Special Selkirk supplement -- Jun 19, 2008 Selkirk special supplement -- Jun 12, 2008 Winnipeg’s new summer resort — at the pavilion “expectations of an excellent dance floor were fully realized” -- Jun 05, 2008 Winnipeg’s new summer resort — Whyte selected site with crescent-shaped beach -- May 29, 2008 Happyland — Winnipeg’s “mammoth amusement park” first opened on May 23, 1906 -- May 22, 2008 Happyland — Winnipeg’s “mammoth amusement park” scene of elephant stampede -- May 15, 2008 Changing of the guard — enthusiastic welcome for Ritchot who negotiated Manitoba’s entry into Confederation -- May 08, 2008 When homes were scarce and pricey — estimated 5,000 to 7,000 people forced to live in tents -- May 01, 2008 Wild West shootout in Winnipeg — murderer Gribbon flees justice and the chase is on -- Apr 25, 2008 Elephants in Manitoba — new research suggests extinction linked to arrival of first humans -- Apr 17, 2008 Broadway Bridge damaged during spring break-up — occurred just four days after grand opening -- Apr 10, 2008 Winnipeg’s thriving riverfront market — flatboats “present an unbroken string of floating merchandise” -- Mar 27, 2008 Winnipeg’s first post offices — mail service evolved with advancements in transportation -- Mar 27, 2008 Dominion Immigration Sheds — facility at The Forks handled newcomers streaming into province -- Mar 20, 2008 Russian Jews find haven in Winnipeg — government initially only provides squalid living conditions -- Mar 13, 2008 Manitoba’s first Brier winner — Hudson rink takes tankard after three-way playoff -- Mar 06, 2008 “Dastardly outrage” — good doctor became scapegoat for failure of incorporation bill -- Feb 28, 2008 Grand welcome given curlers from Scotland — arrived in city to play in “monster bonspiel” of 1903 -- Feb 21, 2008 Year there wasn’t a white Christmas — unusually balmy winter of 1877-78 in Manitoba -- Dec 21, 2007 New park named after former premier — recognizes flood protection provided by “Duff’s Ditch” -- Dec 14, 2007 Archibald said beatings were so frequent Métis virtually existed in a “state of slavery” -- Dec 07, 2007 New Hudson’s Bay Company Archives donation — mostly records from 20th century -- Nov 30, 2007 Reforming the Senate — Manitoba abolished its upper chamber in 1876 -- Nov 23, 2007 Winnipeg’s North End — neighbourhood’s story told through photographs -- Nov 16, 2007 Remembrance Day — the sacrifice made by Canadians at Passchendaele -- Nov 09, 2007 Cross-border football rivalry — Shamrocks played University of North Dakota in 1903 -- Nov 02, 2007 Ghost scene at the fort — “nightly vigil of sentries made hideous by apparition” -- Oct 26, 2007 Railway comes to Gimli — “will totally alter features hitherto of quiet and primitive community” -- Oct 19, 2007 “Willie Chaffeur” vs. Tommie Horseman” — earliest automobiles on Winnipeg’s streets -- Oct 12, 2007 Plaque recognizes “herculean task” of building Bay line — railway took decades to complete -- Oct 05, 2007 Fire! 1904 conflagration destroys major downtown businesses and threatens many others -- Sep 28, 2007 Union Tower and Scott Fruit Co. warehouse — heritage buildings receive federal funds -- Sep 21, 2007 Early banking in Winnipeg — first was McMicken’s Bank and second was Merchants Bank -- Sep 14, 2007 Winnipeg’s “Shoe King” — Thomas Ryan built new warehouse on King Street in 1895 -- Sep 07, 2007 Minnesota’s Canadian connection — state capital St. Paul founded by Red River settlers -- Aug 31, 2007 Whatever happened to the Winnipeg Industrial Exhibition? -- Aug 24, 2007 The Buffalo Wool Company — “The scheme became a laughing stock in England -- Aug 17, 2007 Not a “12-year republic” — claim called an “insult to their intelligence and pride” -- Aug 10, 2007 Treaty Five — commissioners met with native leaders in communities along Lake Winnipeg -- Aug 03, 2007 Canada’s wheat king — the life and times of Seager Wheeler -- Jul 06, 2007 Harold Parsons — Neepawa lad surprise winner of Canada Day long-weekend road race -- Jun 29, 2007 The bells tolled for Archbishop Tache — “no ordinary man — he was a man among millions” -- Jun 22, 2007 Totogan called the “New Chicago” of Manitoba — little remains to show it even existed -- Jun 15, 2007 Tragic sinking of SS Princess — called first major maritime disaster on Lake Winnipeg -- Jun 01, 2007 125 years of professional fire protection — until 1882, volunteers manned the pumps -- May 25, 2007 Conquering hero returns to hometown — Roblin greeted by “a perfect storm of cheering” -- May 18, 2007 Conquering hero returns to hometown — Roblin greeted by “a perfect storm of cheering” -- May 11, 2007 Hugh John Macdonald pulls off election upset — called “plucky fight against the odds” -- May 04, 2007 First city hall and civic market — from the outset there were structural problems -- Apr 27, 2007 Red River Fever — typhoid epidemic led to improved water and sewage systems -- Apr 20, 2007 90th anniversary of famous battle — “I think myself that was where Canada was born” -- Apr 13, 2007 First export of wheat — it was only 857 bushels but it was a start -- Apr 05, 2007 Manitoba School Question — controversy threatened to tear nation apart -- Mar 30, 2007 Western Canada’s population boom — Sifton re-organized department to increase immigration -- Mar 23, 2007 The Irish in Manitoba — St. Patrick’s Day was an important celebration -- Mar 16, 2007 Manitoba’s first execution — “deed . . . committed by a demon in human shape” -- Mar 09, 2007 William Hespeler — played key role in bringing Mennonite settlers to Manitoba -- Mar 02, 2007 University of Manitoba special collection — Dr. Hamilton’s research into paranormal featured -- Feb 23, 2007 On the Portage Road — 1861 trip from Fort Garry to Portage la Praire -- Feb 16, 2007 Cold snap of February 1876 — winter’s icy grip continued throughout month -- Feb 09, 2007 Nor’Wester pushes for Crown Colony status — “Red River settlers will . . . be pleased -- Feb 02, 2007 Burning of the Gimli ballot box — partisan politic’s first appearance in a provincial election -- Jan 26, 2007 New stadium? — since 1930 Blue Bombers have played in several stadiums -- Jan 19, 2007 “Bloody Jack” Krafchenko — armed with pistol escapes from jail on January 10, 1914 -- Jan 12, 2007 Lake sturgeon a species at risk -- Dec 08, 2006 Historic house not protected from demolition -- Dec 06, 2006 North American Buffalo saved from extinction — two Manitobans played a major role -- Nov 24, 2006 Grey Cup’s hallowed history — showcase of Canada’s unique brand of football -- Nov 17, 2006 A Remembrance Day tribute — young Stonewall man earns Victoria Cross over Western Front -- Nov 10, 2006 Westward ho! – misfortune is turned into a New World success story -- Nov 03, 2006 Early UFO sightings? “ . . . it’s form appeared globular” in the moonlit sky -- Oct 27, 2006 100 years ago big issues dominated mayoralty race in Winnipeg -- Oct 20, 2006 100 years ago big issues dominated mayoralty race -- Oct 13, 2006 Manitoba’s first thanksgivings — only proclaimed following bountiful harvests -- Oct 06, 2006 Manitoba’s first locomotive — the Countess of Dufferin arrived to bells, whistles and cheers -- Sep 29, 2006 Manitoba’s first locomotive — the Countess of Dufferin arrived to bells, whistles and cheers -- Sep 22, 2006 “Winnipeg’s First Citizen” — Ashdown inducted into 2006 Citizens Hall of Fame -- Sep 15, 2006 Two votes, two different results — Peguis land compensation still unresolved -- Sep 08, 2006 “Terrorists” threaten Manitoba — “collecting on our border for . . . plunder, robbery and murder” -- Sep 01, 2006 “Terrorists” raid Manitoba — threat from “murderous band” generates patriotic response -- Aug 25, 2006 The Country Guide — in 1933 it provided articles on Canadian and world affairs -- Aug 18, 2006 The “Ghost of Charron Lake” — “It was the first type of aircraft purchased by my father” -- Aug 11, 2006 The “Ghost of Charron Lake” -- Aug 04, 2006 Canada lacrosse world champions — Winnipeg in1904 first to claim title -- Jul 28, 2006 Naming a province — “it is Manitobah . . . enshrines a very romantic legend.” -- Jul 21, 2006 “Scarlet-clad warriors” head west -- Jul 14, 2006 Conscience of Canadians aroused -- Jul 07, 2006 Winnipeg’s early July 1 celebrations — internal conflicts still evident -- Jun 30, 2006 A replica Upper Fort Garry? — forlorn gateway may soon have company -- Jun 23, 2006 Historic Thistle levelled by fire — flames claim memorabilia of Manitoba’s second oldest club -- Jun 16, 2006 Golden age of local soccer — years between the two world wars -- Jun 09, 2006 Promises made, not every one kept — Treaty 1 negotiations dragged on for several days -- Jun 02, 2006 Historic artifacts returned to Canada — Carnegie was early tourist in the West -- May 19, 2006 Foundation celebrates 85 years of community service — started with Alloway’s gift -- May 12, 2006 After the real estate bubble burst — optimism still strong in 1883 -- May 05, 2006 Red River again overflows its banks — historical record tells of past devastations -- Apr 21, 2006 Metis land claim in court — scrip snapped up by 1870s speculators -- Apr 13, 2006 Metis land claim in court — based on historical documents -- Apr 07, 2006 Hot, cold and somewhere in between Climate change actually quite common -- Mar 03, 2006 Selkirk loses railway bridge battle -- Feb 10, 2006 Crossing the Red — railway bridge battle -- Feb 03, 2006 100 years ago “Mac” Braden’s rink won “The Big Bonspiel’s” grand aggregate -- Jan 27, 2006 Vics reclaim Stanley Cup — beat Montreal hold off challenge by Toronto -- Jan 20, 2006 A newsboys’ Christmas in 1896 — called “a howling success in every way” -- Dec 16, 2005 All that glitters is gold: Manitoba’s first gold mining centre re-opens -- Dec 09, 2005 Winter election in Winnipeg: new meaning brought to adage “vote early and vote often.” -- Dec 02, 2005 Winnipeg 1912 — new book by Blanchard tells of year when optimism reigned supreme -- Nov 18, 2005 Why did Canadian soldier save wartime newspaper? It’s a mystery we’ll never be able to solve -- Nov 10, 2005 Munich agreement a goose-step towards war — Hitler deceives world leaders -- Sep 30, 2005 Red River Floodway expansion underway — “Duff’s Ditch” has saved billions -- Sep 23, 2005 E.L. Drewry noted for beer and boosterism -- Sep 16, 2005 Internment of “enemy aliens” during WWI — Brandon camp held 800 people -- Sep 09, 2005 Link to Orkney Islands — reliable source of recruits for Hudson’s Bay Company -- Sep 02, 2005 End of an era — implosion levels Olgivie Flour Mills Co. site -- Aug 26, 2005 Arrival of stagecoach in Winnipeg — linked community with outside world -- Aug 19, 2005 Red River cart called “marvel of mechanism” — noise compared to “den of wild beasts” -- Aug 05, 2005 Self-taught plant genius — plaque commemorates his contributions -- Jul 29, 2005 “Manitoba mosquito” called worst species of insect in the world -- Jul 22, 2005 Windigo of First Nations oral tradition — fearsome and loathsome creature -- Jul 15, 2005 Failing grade on Canadian history quiz — but most do want to learn more -- Jul 08, 2005 Early fishing on Lake Winnipeg — an important resource serving aboriginals and settlers -- Jun 30, 2005 Not a forgotten hero — new statue of Mynarski unveiled at former RAF base -- Jun 24, 2005 54 West Gate — new book tells stories of Ralph Connor House -- Jun 17, 2005 First 50 years of hotels in Winnipeg — in the beginning was the Royal -- Jun 10, 2005 Reminder of Canada’s connection to monarchy — it’s more than just a civic holiday -- May 27, 2005 Little has changed — Martin’s problems similar to events of 1926 -- May 20, 2005 A return to the past — border closure incentive for meat-packing expansion -- May 13, 2005 Manitoba’s oil patch — new discovery creates new crop of rural millionaires -- May 06, 2005 “Disastrous year 1826” — floodway expansion to protect city from flood of greater magnitude -- Feb 18, 2005 The story of voyageurs — festival is a celebration of fur trade’s history -- Feb 11, 2005 A “magnificent failure” — controversy dogged Meighen’s political career -- Feb 04, 2005 Mayor Katz wants a return to optimism of “Chicago of the North” era -- Jan 28, 2005 Williams not first to use flag as political tool — Dief hated new flag -- Jan 14, 2005 In 1896 “Vics” issued challenge for hockey supremacy -- Jan 13, 2005 New theories about first people settling continent -- Jan 06, 2005 Christmas at York Factory — a time of feasting, drinking and dancing -- Dec 17, 2004 Journey into history -- Dec 10, 2004 Mysterious death of Thomas Simpson -- Dec 03, 2004 Heritage Winnipeg website chronicles history of city’s built heritage -- Nov 26, 2004 Start of a new era of optimism? City once had lofty aspirations -- Nov 19, 2004 The Grey Cup — North American football’s oldest national championship -- Nov 12, 2004 Hell’s let loose — Canada mobilizes to fight in First World War -- Nov 05, 2004 Anniversary stock market crash of 1929 — start of the “Lost Decade” -- Oct 29, 2004 The Famous Five championed women’s rights — anniversary of the Persons Case -- Oct 22, 2004 Electrifying Manitoba — first mention of electric lighting at Davis Hotel -- Oct 15, 2004 It could have been St. Boniface, N.D. -- Oct 08, 2004 Short-lived Republic of Manitobah ends when shots are fired -- Oct 01, 2004 An era comes to an end in Winnipeg — PPCLI depart for Shilo -- Sep 24, 2004 Ryan Block retains heritage building status — mayor had helped lead city out of sin -- Sep 17, 2004 Historic Cathedral of St. John’s to be designated provincial heritage site -- Sep 10, 2004 A history lesson on ice — players wear replica jerseys of Falcons -- Sep 03, 2004
Home Handyman -------- Make a Selection from the Archive ------------ It’s human nature -- Nov 10, 2006 Spray-applied foam insulation -- Oct 13, 2006 What you should know about wood -- Sep 29, 2006 Minor repairs solve concrete surface damage -- Sep 22, 2006 How to prevent lime scale build up -- Aug 04, 2006 New resilient outdoor deck surface -- Jun 23, 2006 Plants from garden centres -- May 26, 2006 Sealed windows add to home comfort -- May 12, 2006 Product prevents basement leaks -- Apr 21, 2006 Tips for exterior house painting -- Apr 07, 2006 Wiring, circuit breakers and panels -- Mar 03, 2006 Direct vent gas fireplace -- Jan 27, 2006 Converting basement into rec room -- Jan 13, 2006 Efficient warm-air system -- Dec 09, 2005 Burn wood properly and safely -- Nov 25, 2005 Damage from frozen pipes -- Oct 28, 2005 Steel-insulated door for our climate -- Sep 23, 2005 Add insulation to your home’s attic -- Sep 02, 2005 Eliminate the “water hammer” effect -- Aug 26, 2005 Draw your deck plan to scale -- Aug 05, 2005 Kitchen designers emphasize efficiency -- Jul 29, 2005 How to hang a rec room door -- Jul 22, 2005 Loose or missing chimney brick mortar -- Jun 30, 2005 Certain mowers able to recycle clippings -- Jun 17, 2005 Solar collectors that even work on cloudy days -- Jun 10, 2005 Finishing new wood exterior siding -- Jun 03, 2005 How to create some curb appeal -- May 20, 2005 Railing adds to deck’s look and safety -- May 13, 2005 Durable tiles for deck surfaces -- May 06, 2005 Easy-to-install suspended ceiling -- Feb 25, 2005 Table saw is a multi-purpose tool -- Feb 18, 2005 How to change door cylinder lock -- Feb 11, 2005 Re-organize your closet space -- Feb 10, 2005 Winter installation of new windows -- Feb 04, 2005 Heating system for your rec room -- Jan 06, 2005 Tips for purchasing unfinished furniture -- Dec 17, 2004 What to do when the lights go out -- Dec 03, 2004 Glass blocks regaining popularity -- Nov 26, 2004 Electric drill a very versatile tool -- Nov 19, 2004 Another option is a gas fireplace -- Nov 12, 2004 Ceramic tile floor installation -- Nov 05, 2004 Basic techniques used when working with plywood -- Oct 29, 2004 Search out all drafts in your home -- Oct 22, 2004 Installation of polysterene insulation -- Oct 15, 2004 Installation of polysterene insulation -- Oct 15, 2004 Organize workshop -- Oct 08, 2004 Dirty chimney presents a fire hazard -- Oct 01, 2004 Paint problems that can be fixed -- Sep 24, 2004 Control moisture to control mildew -- Sep 17, 2004 Tricks of the trade when taping drywall -- Sep 10, 2004 Right nails for do-it-yourself project essential -- Sep 03, 2004
Professionally Speaking -------- Make a Selection from the Archive ------------ Why it pays to use a REALTOR® -- Jul 23, 2010 Winnipeggers bullish about housing market -- Jul 16, 2010 Mortgages holders in strong position -- Jul 12, 2010 Downtown opportunities for home buyers -- Jul 02, 2010 School tax deferral bill — comments show cottage owners oppose the provincial government’s proposal -- Jun 25, 2010 Blooms and a good brush up -- Jun 11, 2010 Living in a greener home -- Jun 04, 2010 Real estate investment market requires stability -- May 28, 2010 Markets in Canadian cities are not similar -- May 21, 2010 Changes proposed for Home Buyers’ Plan -- May 14, 2010 Tax change to aid rental property reinvestment -- May 07, 2010 Speculation rampant on when Bank of Canada will announce interest rate increase -- Apr 30, 2010 REALTORS® in Britain successfully lobby to raise exemption on tax similar to one now hurting Manitobans -- Apr 23, 2010 Rebuilding neighbourhood one house at a time -- Apr 16, 2010 Innovations for fast-paced real estate industry -- Apr 09, 2010 Education property taxes — neighbouring Saskatchewan implemented reform by setting standard mill rate -- Apr 01, 2010 Website about land transfer tax -- Mar 26, 2010 MHBA’s Home Expressions Show -- Mar 19, 2010 A REALTOR®’s edge is code of ethics -- Mar 12, 2010 A tribute to Bill Burns and his commitment to the Citizens Hall of Fame -- Mar 05, 2010 Financial stability and low interest rates expected to boost Canadian home sales activity in 2010 -- Feb 19, 2010 Carney praises province’s resilient economy and our stable housing market during recent chamber luncheon -- Feb 12, 2010 U of W campus redevelopment -- Feb 05, 2010 Canadians prudent mortgage borrowers -- Jan 29, 2010 Analysts say Winnipeg and Manitoba in good economic position to have strong housing market this year -- Jan 22, 2010 Land transfer tax had an adverse effect on the first-time home buyers’ segment of the market -- Jan 15, 2010 Prairie residents express consumer confidence -- Jan 08, 2010 Passionate about serving the community — REALTORS® strive to make a difference by helping people -- Dec 18, 2009 Expansion of the convention centre -- Dec 11, 2009 National association revises its housing market forecasts for this year and next year -- Dec 04, 2009 Use a pro when listing your home -- Nov 30, 2009 Website considered one of the best in Canada -- Nov 20, 2009 Low interest rates maintain affordability -- Nov 13, 2009 Greatest misconception: downtown isn’t safe -- Nov 06, 2009 The “real” experts in real estate -- Oct 23, 2009 Selling Winnipeg to the world -- Oct 16, 2009 My house is not your house — reports on average home prices are of dubious value -- Oct 09, 2009 Their vision was foundation of HOP -- Oct 02, 2009 Rent controls — said to be the most efficient way of destroying a city -- Sep 25, 2009 Rent controls hamper apartment construction -- Sep 18, 2009 Preserving our precious elm trees -- Sep 11, 2009 Sculptures honour outstanding citizens -- Sep 04, 2009 Local market avoids booms and busts -- Aug 28, 2009 Winner of curb appeal award -- Aug 21, 2009 Vision and hope for tomorrow -- Aug 07, 2009 Vision and hope for tomorrow -- Aug 07, 2009 Perfect garage marriage of function, aesthetics -- Jul 31, 2009 Put the wind in your sales — choose your crew from 1,700 real estate professionals -- Jul 24, 2009 Many reasons to be optimistic -- Jul 17, 2009 Helping police through Amber Alert -- Jul 10, 2009 Homeowners have solid equity positions -- Jul 03, 2009 Real estate pro provides sound support -- Jun 26, 2009 Housing demand varies by neighbourhood -- Jun 19, 2009 Marketing house from 2,164 kilometres away -- Jun 12, 2009 Meaning of average selling price -- Jun 05, 2009 Optimism reigns in Manitoba -- May 29, 2009 Revised forecast shows confidence in Manitoba -- May 22, 2009 Hundreds participated in downtown tour -- May 15, 2009 Perfect garage unites function, aesthetics -- May 08, 2009 Living Tour of city’s downtown -- May 01, 2009 New city reassessment — mass appraisal system uses sophisticated models to analyse property values -- Apr 24, 2009 Votes of confidence in our province -- Apr 17, 2009 Advantages of using REALTOR® to sell home -- Apr 09, 2009 Citizens Hall of Fame’s guardian angel -- Apr 03, 2009 Advantages of using REALTOR® to sell home -- Apr 03, 2009 Manitobans should be optimistic -- Mar 27, 2009 Helping first-time home buyers -- Mar 20, 2009 Education funding shell game -- Mar 13, 2009 Bank rates and Parade of Homes -- Mar 06, 2009 Common-sense genius of Canadians -- Feb 20, 2009 Museum presentation at Commercial REALTORS® breakfast -- Feb 13, 2009 Positive outlook for Manitoba in 2009 -- Jan 29, 2009 Federal changes to mortgage rules -- Jan 22, 2009 Goodfellow: house more than roof over your head -- Jan 15, 2009 Housing market highlights from 2008 -- Jan 08, 2009 There’s no place like home -- Dec 18, 2008 Changing dynamics in real estate -- Dec 11, 2008 60th anniversary Universal Declaration of Human Rights -- Dec 04, 2008 Transit oriented development -- Nov 27, 2008 Good news for local real estate market -- Nov 20, 2008 Consistent demand for local housing -- Nov 13, 2008 Meltdown criteria found in the U.S. doesn’t exist in Winnipeg’s housing market -- Nov 06, 2008 Technology conference at trade show -- Oct 30, 2008 Canadian economy in relatively good shape — banks ranked most sound in the world -- Oct 23, 2008 Canadian economy in relatively good shape — banks ranked most sound in the world -- Oct 16, 2008 Measures to combat credit crunch -- Oct 16, 2008 Proposal that Ottawa amend Income Tax Act to encourage investment in “real property” -- Oct 09, 2008 Not the United States — comparisons to American mortgage meltdown not applicable -- Oct 03, 2008 Industrial zoning under review -- Oct 03, 2008 Housing boom not about to end -- Sep 26, 2008 Current market characterized as stable -- Sep 18, 2008 Waverley West subdivision — province has already sold 134 of first 184 lots placed on the market -- Sep 11, 2008 Agents care about their communities -- Sep 04, 2008 It pays to use a professional -- Aug 29, 2008 Good news real estate market -- Aug 21, 2008 The beat goes on in Winnipeg -- Aug 07, 2008 Canadian Museum for Human Rights — believe in possibility of new vision for our province -- Jul 31, 2008 New rule changes for real estate transactions -- Jul 24, 2008 Protecting the Canadian housing market against inflation and U.S.-style mortgage meltdown -- Jul 17, 2008 Home values not standing still -- Jul 10, 2008 Unfair school tax levied on cottages -- Jul 03, 2008 Win-win for Hop and U of W -- Jun 27, 2008 The power of our home team -- Jun 12, 2008 Annual Winnipeg in Bloom contest -- Jun 05, 2008 Need equitable school funding model -- May 22, 2008 Winnipeg’s office and industrial share in relation to other Canadian commercial markets -- May 15, 2008 A benefit to all Canadians -- May 08, 2008 REALTORS® step up to the plate -- May 01, 2008 Bank of Canada cuts interest rate -- Apr 25, 2008 More than a needle in a haystack -- Apr 17, 2008 MP wants to improve Home Buyers’ Plan -- Apr 10, 2008 Municipalities propose affordable housing initiatives -- Mar 27, 2008 Housing Opportunity Partnership on the move -- Mar 20, 2008 New rules for multiple offers -- Mar 13, 2008 Market conditions affect mortgage rate -- Mar 06, 2008 Policy change will increase rental units -- Feb 28, 2008 Changes to Manitoba’s rent controls -- Feb 21, 2008 Great progress made in West End -- Dec 21, 2007 Building a better community -- Dec 14, 2007 A success story in the inner city -- Dec 07, 2007 Young home buyers gain valuable insight into local real estate market conditions -- Nov 30, 2007 First ever $2-billion year -- Nov 16, 2007 First Downtown Trends tour -- Nov 09, 2007 The key to aboriginal homeownership -- Oct 26, 2007 Mixed signals given on signage -- Oct 19, 2007 Value of REALTOR® in current market -- Oct 12, 2007 Hall of Fame sculptures completed -- Oct 05, 2007 70th anniversary of MHBA -- Sep 28, 2007 Information on real estate courses -- Sep 21, 2007 U.S. subprime mortgage crisis -- Sep 16, 2007 Humour drives point home -- Sep 07, 2007 Dedicated to making Winnipeg beautiful -- Aug 31, 2007 Mixed signals given on signage -- Aug 24, 2007 Revised housing predictions for 2007 -- Aug 17, 2007 Land sales could fill city’s coffers -- Aug 10, 2007 Hot markets not always healthy -- Aug 03, 2007 Technology upgrades benefit consumers -- Jul 06, 2007 Real estate sales reach new heights -- Jun 29, 2007 Downtown living at its best -- Jun 22, 2007 Annual Winnipeg in Bloom contest -- Jun 15, 2007 There’s real value in using REALTORS® -- Jun 08, 2007 Tour downtown condos and attractions -- Jun 01, 2007 Another record-setting month for MLS® -- May 25, 2007 Letspayfair.com lawn sign campaign -- May 18, 2007 Nominate one good Winnipegger -- May 11, 2007 Education funding election issue -- May 04, 2007 On-reserve aboriginal housing program -- Apr 27, 2007 Coalition challenges Premier Doer -- Apr 20, 2007 New real estate challenge -- Apr 13, 2007 Issues affecting real estate -- Apr 05, 2007 Federal budget disappoints association -- Mar 23, 2007 Immigration engine of population growth -- Mar 16, 2007 The power of MLS® in the housing market -- Mar 09, 2007 New national advertising campaign -- Mar 02, 2007 Shift education taxes off property -- Feb 23, 2007 MLS® listings increase but more still needed -- Feb 16, 2007 Forecasts affected by the unexpected -- Feb 09, 2007 National housing market setting records -- Feb 02, 2007 Burden of education property taxes -- Jan 26, 2007 The tools. The team. The trust. -- Jan 12, 2007 The Numeric Code — local MLS® real estate market by the numbers -- Dec 08, 2006 REALTOR®’s code of ethics -- Dec 06, 2006 What a REALTOR® does for you -- Nov 17, 2006 Association says housing helps productivity -- Nov 03, 2006 Need to keep a lid on property taxes -- Oct 20, 2006 October 12 mayoralty forum update -- Oct 06, 2006 Tree-lined setting a site to behold -- Sep 26, 2006 Five-year conventional mortgage has peaked -- Sep 22, 2006 NHLers invest in local rental market -- Sep 08, 2006 The value of using a REALTOR® -- Sep 01, 2006 Soaring home prices impact Calgary, Vancouver -- Aug 25, 2006 The dog days of summer -- Aug 18, 2006 Board hires Commercial Division manager -- Aug 11, 2006 Two cities with similar real estate stats -- Jul 28, 2006 MLS® not just at work locally -- Jul 21, 2006 Confidence shown in real estate -- Jul 14, 2006 REALTORS® know the market -- Jul 07, 2006 More than bricks and mortar -- Jun 30, 2006 Housing renewal in the heart of the city -- Jun 23, 2006 REALTOR® aboriginal housing forum -- Jun 16, 2006 Home buying and the Internet -- Jun 09, 2006 Homage to Hall of Fame inductee -- Jun 02, 2006 MLS® continues to set records -- May 26, 2006 Tour for downtown condo buyers -- May 12, 2006 60th HOP home nearing completion -- May 05, 2006 From politics to MLS® statistics -- Apr 28, 2006 It’s all lemonade stand economics -- Apr 13, 2006 Commercial division accepts award -- Apr 07, 2006 Expect a school tax increase -- Feb 10, 2006 The new development in city’s southwest -- Jan 27, 2006 2006 starts off with a bang -- Jan 20, 2006 Another benchmark year for real estate -- Jan 13, 2006 Truly remarkable year for real estate -- Dec 16, 2005 Bylaw 6400 requires a delicate balance -- Dec 02, 2005 City bylaw review now underway -- Nov 25, 2005 Housing market should remain strong in 2006 -- Nov 18, 2005 HOP expands beyond city’s West End -- Nov 10, 2005 Rent controls create “have-not” province -- Sep 30, 2005 Rent controls create “have-not” province -- Sep 23, 2005 Real estate called where it’s at — Toronto example similar to what’s happening elsewhere -- Sep 16, 2005 Putting market in perspective -- Sep 09, 2005 Impost fees impose on new developments -- Sep 02, 2005 Even federal government uses MLS® -- Aug 26, 2005 Seeing red for the right reasons -- Aug 19, 2005 The little details make a difference -- Aug 05, 2005 HOP prototype for Hamilton program -- Jul 29, 2005 Randa was an inspired, talented artist -- Jul 22, 2005 Reality realty — get used to it -- Jul 15, 2005 Not necessary to re-invent wheel -- Jul 08, 2005 Housing report worth examining -- Jun 30, 2005 Happenings in national real estate -- Jun 24, 2005 Program worthy of recognition -- Jun 17, 2005 Winnipeg turning into Winn-couver -- Jun 10, 2005 Winnipeg turning into Winn-couver -- Jun 03, 2005 Committed to serving their clients -- May 27, 2005 Serviced land in short supply -- May 20, 2005 Changes to controls — how “suite” are they? -- May 13, 2005 Multiple Listing Service® rocks -- May 06, 2005 You ain’t seen nothin’ yet! -- Feb 18, 2005 January freeze doesn’t chill market -- Feb 11, 2005 HOP speaks out on housing -- Feb 04, 2005 New government means changes -- Feb 03, 2005 Records are made to be broken -- Jan 28, 2005 2004 market like Team Canada at Worlds -- Jan 07, 2005 Market poised for another good year -- Dec 17, 2004 Holiday musings on the market’s future -- Dec 17, 2004 The shape of things to come? -- Dec 10, 2004 Snow, stats, stocks, schedule -- Dec 03, 2004 Good timing for good initiative -- Nov 19, 2004 Low-income housing under review -- Nov 12, 2004 Resale market at record pace -- Nov 05, 2004 Formulate suburban lot strategy -- Oct 29, 2004 Rent control reform across Canada -- Oct 22, 2004 Market still very buoyant -- Oct 15, 2004 Support review of Bylaw 6400 -- Oct 08, 2004 Real estate Internet use growing -- Sep 24, 2004 Homeownership is more than just shelter -- Sep 17, 2004 Definitely a sign of the times -- Sep 10, 2004 Local house prices still rising -- Sep 03, 2004 Growth needs to be accommodated -- Jan 14, 2004
Editor Comment -------- Make a Selection from the Archive ------------ Old soldiers fade away -- Jul 23, 2010 Alien drifting toward Manitoba -- Jul 16, 2010 Significance of Magna Carta -- Jul 12, 2010 Bait and switch -- Jul 02, 2010 Tiny vampires -- Jun 25, 2010 Time unfair to Barber House -- Jun 18, 2010 Back to the future -- Jun 11, 2010 Roblin's legacy -- Jun 04, 2010 A brave agent -- May 28, 2010 Britain’s coalition nothing new -- May 21, 2010 90-year-old edifice to the future -- May 14, 2010 Centennial of Canada’s navy -- May 07, 2010 Death of a madman -- Apr 30, 2010 Iceland's revenge -- Apr 23, 2010 Iceland's revenge -- Apr 23, 2010 Iceland's revenge -- Apr 22, 2010 Industrialization of written words -- Apr 16, 2010 Our lake shaped world -- Apr 09, 2010 A new kick-off -- Apr 01, 2010 Painful deficits -- Mar 26, 2010 Green with envy -- Mar 19, 2010 Annual Teddy Awards -- Mar 12, 2010 Defining moment -- Mar 05, 2010 Symbol of a generation -- Feb 26, 2010 Accentuate the positive -- Feb 19, 2010 Black History Month -- Feb 12, 2010 Sitting mayors rarely lose -- Feb 05, 2010 Responsible government -- Jan 29, 2010 Not an easy task -- Jan 22, 2010 A magazine’s titilation -- Jan 15, 2010 Olympic moments -- Jan 08, 2010 Christmas spirit -- Dec 18, 2009 A “thuggish petro-state”? -- Dec 11, 2009 Keep the “C” in the CFL -- Dec 04, 2009 Unfriend very unfriendly -- Nov 30, 2009 Demolition for rebirth -- Nov 20, 2009 Continue to rememberFred Bender was typical of the thousand of Canadians who enlisted during the Second World War — he was young and had no military experience. Canada’s armed forces were filled with Freds; men and women whose lives were deeply affected b -- Nov 13, 2009 First Armistice Day -- Nov 06, 2009 World not ending in 2010 -- Oct 30, 2009 Local history’s importance -- Oct 23, 2009 Crerar changed federal politics -- Oct 16, 2009 Honour McClung -- Oct 09, 2009 Sputnik spawned Space Age -- Oct 02, 2009 Fear tiny invader -- Sep 25, 2009 Great bargain weekend -- Sep 18, 2009 Plunged into war -- Sep 11, 2009 Opportunities seized -- Sep 04, 2009 Reversal of fortunes? -- Aug 28, 2009 Jaw-dropping untruths -- Aug 21, 2009 Cautionary tale -- Aug 14, 2009 A fitting choice -- Aug 07, 2009 Water woes -- Jul 31, 2009 Learn from Duff -- Jul 24, 2009 Explosion of life -- Jul 17, 2009 Lasting legacy -- Jul 10, 2009 Living with polio -- Jul 03, 2009 Poor history report card -- Jun 26, 2009 Fishing challenge -- Jun 19, 2009 Eerily familiar -- Jun 12, 2009 Boy Artist of Red River -- Jun 05, 2009 Lives changed -- May 29, 2009 The Intrepid Road -- May 22, 2009 May 12 or July 15? -- May 15, 2009 Demise exaggerated -- May 08, 2009 Shankland's medals -- May 01, 2009 The path to fairness -- Apr 24, 2009 Re-thinking American Dream -- Apr 17, 2009 Third and goal -- Apr 09, 2009 Praise for Roblin -- Apr 03, 2009 Third and goal -- Apr 03, 2009 Warm Winter-peg -- Mar 27, 2009 Floods create legends -- Mar 20, 2009 Weather outside frightful -- Mar 13, 2009 Westward ho! -- Mar 06, 2009 "Plains" nonsense -- Feb 27, 2009 Lack of enthusiasm -- Feb 20, 2009 Trade retaliation -- Feb 06, 2009 Ignatieff had no choice -- Jan 29, 2009 Obama must succeed -- Jan 22, 2009 Was Juba crazy? -- Jan 15, 2009 Romancing the bridge -- Jan 08, 2009 Reason for optimism -- Dec 18, 2008 Partisan -- Dec 11, 2008 Backed into a corner -- Dec 04, 2008 Not recent -- Nov 27, 2008 Misconceptions about Winnipeg -- Nov 20, 2008 Point of return -- Nov 13, 2008 The fog of war -- Nov 06, 2008 Long-leggety beasts -- Oct 30, 2008 Abandoned by the gods -- Oct 23, 2008 Abandoned by the gods -- Oct 16, 2008 Gamble that failed -- Oct 16, 2008 Repeat of '07 crash -- Oct 09, 2008 Valour Road mural -- Oct 03, 2008 Lost opportunity -- Oct 03, 2008 River resource -- Oct 03, 2008 Unsung -- Sep 26, 2008 Rapid transit and stadium -- Sep 18, 2008 Election tradition -- Sep 11, 2008 Honouring sacrifice -- Sep 04, 2008 Food safety -- Aug 29, 2008 Lake deserves better -- Aug 21, 2008 Measuring -- Aug 07, 2008 Ford’s "big idea" -- Jul 31, 2008 Gliding into history -- Jul 24, 2008 Showing disrespect -- Jul 17, 2008 Engineering marvel -- Jul 10, 2008 Renaming Higgins Avenue -- Jul 03, 2008 Point Douglas or Polo Park -- Jun 26, 2008 Fishing challenge -- Jun 19, 2008 It had to be done -- Jun 12, 2008 The ‘burbs gas bill -- Jun 05, 2008 When rumour becomes fact -- May 29, 2008 Txt speak -- May 22, 2008 Fixed election date fad -- May 15, 2008 Celebrating -- May 08, 2008 Clouding the issue -- May 01, 2008 When politicians sing -- Apr 25, 2008 New Titanic Theory -- Apr 17, 2008 Politics and Olympics -- Apr 10, 2008 Unintended consequences -- Mar 27, 2008 “Philistine land-gambling” -- Mar 27, 2008 Ledohowski drops bombshell -- Mar 20, 2008 Humble spud mixed blessing -- Mar 13, 2008 Science of ice-making -- Mar 06, 2008 Another lost paradise -- Feb 28, 2008 Global warming "poster child" -- Feb 21, 2008 Transformation of Santa Claus -- Dec 21, 2007 “Texas tea” in Manitoba -- Dec 14, 2007 Not mean-spirited -- Dec 07, 2007 Dire situation in U.S. -- Nov 30, 2007 Confidence in Dinwiddie -- Nov 23, 2007 Contentious land sale -- Nov 16, 2007 Break the cycle -- Nov 09, 2007 Back of the bus -- Nov 02, 2007 Sub-prime credit crunch in U.S. -- Nov 02, 2007 “True North” message -- Oct 26, 2007 It’s serendipity -- Oct 19, 2007 More than polar bears -- Oct 12, 2007 Homespun knowledge -- Oct 05, 2007 Name has meaning -- Sep 28, 2007 Casualty of war -- Sep 21, 2007 Life of Brian -- Sep 14, 2007 Back to basics -- Sep 07, 2007 Marvellous Milt -- Aug 31, 2007 Superhighway to Hell? -- Aug 24, 2007 Risk vs. reward -- Aug 17, 2007 The beautiful game -- Aug 10, 2007 Worst of the worst? -- Aug 03, 2007 Dismal result -- Jul 06, 2007 Invasion of Canada -- Jun 29, 2007 Heritage river -- Jun 22, 2007 Angling adventure -- Jun 15, 2007 Not the answer -- Jun 08, 2007 Building a community -- Jun 01, 2007 Building a community -- May 25, 2007 Chicken in every pot -- May 18, 2007 Election Skulduggery -- May 11, 2007 10 years after flood -- May 04, 2007 Election no surprise -- Apr 27, 2007 The “bear” facts -- Apr 20, 2007 The big idea -- Apr 13, 2007 World’s wallflower -- Apr 05, 2007 Significance of April 9 -- Mar 30, 2007 In the money -- Mar 23, 2007 Canada’s VC -- Mar 16, 2007 Bones of contention -- Mar 09, 2007 Licence to steal -- Mar 02, 2007 Star power -- Feb 23, 2007 Two heroes -- Feb 16, 2007 Two heroes -- Feb 09, 2007 “Diplomatic” solution -- Feb 02, 2007 Pay fair -- Jan 26, 2007 Funding sports venues -- Jan 19, 2007 New name’s strength -- Jan 12, 2007 Winnipeg not Singapore -- Dec 08, 2006 Notion of Nation -- Dec 06, 2006 Last veteran -- Nov 24, 2006 Rev. Lehotsky’s legacy -- Nov 10, 2006 Winter holiday -- Nov 03, 2006 No utopia -- Oct 27, 2006 Four for mayor -- Oct 20, 2006 No political parties -- Oct 13, 2006 Civic boosterism -- Oct 06, 2006 They said, fix them -- Sep 29, 2006 Fighting over water -- Sep 22, 2006 Honouring Winnipeggers -- Sep 15, 2006 U.S. market different -- Sep 08, 2006 Roads and elections -- Sep 01, 2006 Outlandish gimmick -- Aug 25, 2006 Gasohol old idea -- Aug 18, 2006 Mantario revisited -- Aug 11, 2006 What if . . . -- Aug 04, 2006 Foundation is there -- Jul 28, 2006 “Birds of passage” -- Jul 21, 2006 “Birds of passage” -- Jul 14, 2006 Cooler bears -- Jul 07, 2006 Village of Canada -- Jun 30, 2006 Heritage river -- Jun 23, 2006 Monster catfish -- Jun 16, 2006 Defend precious legacy -- Jun 09, 2006 Little has changed -- Jun 02, 2006 Refuses to submit -- May 26, 2006 Lead into gold -- May 19, 2006 Giuliani’s pep rally -- May 12, 2006 Port of Winnipeg -- May 05, 2006 Urban prophet -- Apr 28, 2006 Transitional “fishapod” -- Apr 13, 2006 Newspapers live on -- Apr 07, 2006 Olympic rewards -- Mar 03, 2006 Perceptions count -- Feb 03, 2006 Another election soon? -- Jan 27, 2006 Why vote? -- Jan 20, 2006 Important birthday -- Jan 13, 2006 Wrong message -- Jan 06, 2006 Doer as Santa -- Dec 16, 2005 Young voters -- Dec 09, 2005 Winter tips -- Dec 02, 2005 Fuel tax squabble -- Nov 25, 2005 Not forgotten -- Nov 18, 2005 For valour -- Nov 10, 2005 Prosperity bonus -- Sep 30, 2005 Ideas needed -- Sep 23, 2005 Tainted legacy -- Sep 16, 2005 Beware autumn “blows” -- Sep 09, 2005 Soaring gas prices -- Sep 02, 2005 Joy-ride about to end -- Aug 26, 2005 Never forget -- Aug 19, 2005 Closer to Manitoba -- Aug 05, 2005 Closer to Manitoba -- Aug 05, 2005 Free to disagree -- Jul 29, 2005 It’s a bull! -- Jul 22, 2005 Sick old man -- Jul 15, 2005 Canada Day disappointment -- Jul 08, 2005 Eminent domain -- Jun 30, 2005 Save the trees -- Jun 24, 2005 After the deluge -- Jun 17, 2005 Right step -- Jun 10, 2005 On Strike! -- Jun 03, 2005 Dangerous precedent -- May 27, 2005 Model community -- May 20, 2005 Need answers -- May 13, 2005 They forgot -- May 06, 2005 Mad at CBC -- Feb 25, 2005 Invaluable to wildlife -- Feb 18, 2005 It’s the economy -- Feb 11, 2005 Not giving up! -- Feb 04, 2005 Noise pollution -- Jan 28, 2005 eBay snowball -- Jan 07, 2005 Spam, spam, spam -- Dec 17, 2004 Action required -- Dec 10, 2004 Canadian icon -- Dec 03, 2004 Neighbour a “have” -- Nov 26, 2004 Absolutely terrific -- Nov 19, 2004 Taxation shift -- Nov 12, 2004 D-Day Dodgers -- Nov 05, 2004 Nothing mysterious -- Oct 29, 2004 Another tax increase? -- Oct 22, 2004 Housing and transit -- Oct 15, 2004 Power to spare -- Oct 08, 2004 Scrooge exists -- Oct 01, 2004 Blame both sides -- Sep 24, 2004 Paradise gained -- Sep 17, 2004 Sticker shock -- Sep 10, 2004 Not “idiots” -- Sep 03, 2004 Lost advantage -- Jan 14, 2004
