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Santa says hello to Portage la Prairie
Rudolph helped guide Santa through the streets of Portage la Prairie on Dec. 6 during the annual Parade of Lights. Santa was kept busy waiving at all the good boys and girls — moms and…
Federal RCMP execute nine search warrants; seize a substantial amount of meth and cocaine
Details surrounding a huge police bust in Winnipeg on Dec. 4 are beginning to come to light and it appears police may have made its largest seizure of methamphetamine to date. On Dec. 4 the…
Crime prevention forum will help paint a better picture of crime in Portage
Concerned about rising retail theft and crime Portage la Prairie’s business community is holding a crime prevention forum on Dec. 10 to share information and to discuss local crime trends. The forum is being organized…
Roquette Canada named among Manitoba’s Top Employers for 2020
Having not yet produced even an ounce of pea protein it is well known…Province, community foundation inject funds into local Bear Clan program
The journey to launch the Portage la Prairie Bear Clan chapter is a few steps…Portage la Prairie RCMP respond to fatal motor vehicle collision
A single-vehicle accident claimed the life of a Long Plain woman Sunday morning. Portage la…Province invests $4.4 million to enhance access to mental health and addictions supports in schools
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Let’s throw the party of the century
Ladies and gentlemen in the wake of this storm, let’s grab the headlines that…
Networking tips for the holiday office party
Don’t pass up the opportunity to expand your network and build your personal brand
A leader’s main job is to manage chaos
A leader provides his team with vision, values and guidelines critical to helping people…
Five principles for a better sales force
How to create a training program that builds relationships and increases sales
Six mistakes people make when they start a new job
25 per cent of people who move into a new job will fail. Paying attention…
New Year’s resolutions that will boost your business
In the gig economy, more and more of us will be out on our own.…
My enduring love affair with a 1976 Triumph TR6
How I found myself scrabbling around on a cold garage floor trying to breathe…
Going green, one vehicle at a time
The fuel economy of today’s car is miles ahead of what it used to…
Jetta GLI is a subdued masterpiece
In the economy market, this model has always been a cut above the rest
Modern car features add up to a safer ride
Today’s automobiles are full of safety features and more improvements are added every model year
VW Arteon has all you need but not much more
This sport sedan has above-average handling and braking, and beautiful styling, but it's otherwise unremarkable
We must do more for seniors coming home from hospital
It's clear the status quo isn’t meeting the needs of our aging population. So…
Defenceless in the face of possible sexual victimization
Why we need quality sex education for our students with developmental disabilities, too
Defenceless in the face of possible sexual victimization
Why we need quality sex education for our students with developmental disabilities, too
How do we decrease emergency room visits?
Canadians have the highest rates of emergency room visits among high-income countries. We need a…
Rethinking type 2 diabetes
It’s time to stop blaming individuals for poor eating choices, and move toward community action.
Poverty, homelessness must be tackled by business
Not only does work help financially but it empowers people to take control of…
Understanding and comparing investment returns
Keep in mind that, despite new disclosure rules to increase transparency, the fee shown…
Poverty, homelessness must be tackled by business
Not only does work help financially but it empowers people to take control of their…
Understanding and comparing investment returns
Keep in mind that, despite new disclosure rules to increase transparency, the fee shown on…
Truth always leads to healing
Though the story of Frozen 2 is a fairy tale, it contains many deep truths
Death Valley, California. Hotter than Hades
Death Valley National Park is all about extremes, in more ways than one
Venice flooding a sign of deepening climate crisis
Think of Venice as a metaphor for humanity’s tepid response to the swelling climate…
Eating for cheap while on vacation
Follow our rules to find cheap restaurants that offer both good food and low prices,…
The bizarre and wonderful world of bazaars
I love world bazaars, souks, suqs, markets. Call them what you will, they're just so…
Airport land lease fees inflate Canadian travel costs
The land leases that the federal government requires of the 26 largest public sector airports…