Heed fatherly advice over girlfriend’s flirty mom
DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I recently was introduced to my girlfriend’s mother. She’s very much like my girl, but she has “more” of everything. She’s beautiful in the same dark-eyed way, […]
View ArticleChagos Islands: no happy ending
If you believe the British government (which you should never do), a new agreement will bring justice for the people of the Chagos Islands, who have lived in exile for […]
View ArticleToday’s horoscope
MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions until 10:30 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Virgo into Libra. ARIES (March 21-April 19) There’s an element […]
View ArticleAt last, a Canada Water Agency — with plenty to do
And so it is! The Government of Canada officially announced last week, in our fair city, that the new Canada Water Agency would be established as a standalone entity and […]
View ArticleDeath, taxes and running an Airbnb
Remember that old Ben Franklin saying that there’s nothing certain except death and taxes? Well, for Airbnb owners, the taxes part may be getting a little more certain — and […]
View Article‘Rock star’ move hits sour, demeaning note
DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: My boyfriend — who’s now in a rock band and thinks he’s so hot— told me he had to take my van for two nights, because they […]
View ArticleCoverage for eye surgery just makes sense
Canada’s medicare system requires that provincial governments pay for “medically necessary” health-care services. In exchange for that, provinces receive tens of billions of dollars each year from the...
View ArticleLetters, Oct. 29
Trudeau’s troubles What is it with political leaders such as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that refuse to step aside heading into an election they have no hope of winning? Obviously […]
View ArticleNot far enough, not fast enough
It’s a plan that falls far short of addressing our rapidly approaching energy crisis, and the clock is ticking. Late last month, the Manitoba government released its “Manitoba Affordable Energy […]
View ArticleSeeking signs of hope for the future
In exactly one week, the world will teeter on the cusp of finding out if America is ready to elect its first woman president. As polls open, voting lineups form, […]
View ArticleSeason-opening operatic romp a rom-com for the ages
What better way to open a shiny new arts season than with Donizetti’s comic masterpiece, The Elixir of Love, a light-hearted romp about romance and the games people (still) play. […]
View ArticleManitoba school phone ban rings in positive change
Manitoba’s new phone ban has exposed school device shortages and students have found workarounds to go online during class, but education leaders say it has largely been a success. “Kids […]
View ArticlePassenger in car that killed cyclist fails in bid to have driving prohibition...
A Winnipeg man arrested following a high-speed crash that killed a 61-year-old cyclist has lost a bid to get back behind the wheel. Lyle Barker-Young,18, was a passenger and leaseholder […]
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