WINNIPEG, MB – According to small businesses in Manitoba, things are looking up as we start 2018. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest Business Barometer, which revealed small business optimism in Manitoba increased in January to an index of 61.6, compared to 57.4 in December, and now sits just 1.1 points…
Bruno Mars Sweeps Grammy Prizes
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS – Bruno Mars beats Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar for the top Grammy Awards, but the surprise star of the night was former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reading from Michael Wolff’s controversial book “Fire and Fury.” Ryan Brooks has more on the Grammy’s in this Reuters News video report.
Province Says Changes are Coming for Manufactured Homes and RV’s
WINNIPEG, MB – Changes are coming to the manufactured homes and RV regulations in the province. Minister Blaine Pedersen said in a release, that the government will be modernizing the regulations for manufactured homes and recreational vehicles (RVs). The minister noted these changes are part of an ongoing initiative to reduce red tape across government…
Early Manitoba Bigamist Leaves Lasting Legacy
WINNIPEG, MB. – Englishman Percy Criddle’s unconventional lifestyle would not prevent many of his 13 children from creating an indelible mark on our history. Percy Criddle brought his nine children and the two women who bore them: his common law wife, Elise Vane, mother of five; and his legal wife, Alice Nicol, mother of four,…
VIDEO – Two Very Cool Dancing Grandpas
VIDEO OF THE DAY – We enjoy sharing the lighter side of life with you through videos. Please share them with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. In today’s video, watch an unlikely dance duo, two elderly men, flaunting their happy feet, dancing in an incredibly funky and in-sync routine. These two grandfathers show off…
IKEA’s Founder Dies Aged 91
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – Billionaire IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad has died at the age of 91, the Swedish company said on Sunday. Saskia O’Donoghue, of Reuters News, has more information in this video report. Kevin Klein, Manitoba Post
Manitoba Opens More Winter Roads
WINNIPEG, MB – Minister Ron Schuler said that access to Manitoba’s winter road system is now available to a number of northern communities, allowing for the delivery of supplies. “Approximately $10 million will be spent this year to ensure our winter roads are suitable for the delivery of essential goods to remote Manitoba communities,” said…
Part 1: Dr. Peterson Reveals Healthy Aging Secrets
WINNIPEG, MB – I have always considered myself a healthy person. I believe I ate properly, I exercised enough, and that I would never age because I was doing the right things for my body. Well, I learned the hard way, that I was totally wrong. I was living in my own little world and…
At Least 40 Dead After Bombing in Afghanistan
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – A bomb hidden in an ambulance killed at least 40 people and wounded about 140 in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Saturday when it blew up in an area of the capital near foreign embassies and government buildings. Scarlett Cvitanovich has more information in this Reuters News video report. Kevin Klein, Manitoba Post
Winnipeg Hot Eats – Clementine
WINNIPEG, MB. – I am happy to say that I have been to Clementine on Princess Street on a number of occasions. Each time I have been impressed with their culinary offerings as well as their warm, laid-back service. This is no surprise as Clementine is the “little sister” of Segovia’s Tapas Restaurant and Bar…