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Central Plains police report covering July 8-14
The following is a summary of police activity in the Central Plains Area (Portage la Prairie, Treherne, Amaranth and the surrounding Rural Municipalities). The reporting dates are between 2019-07-08 and 2019-07-14. During this time…
PPC continues to seek Portage-Lisgar candidate
The new kids on the federal political block — The People’s Party of Canada (PPC) — say it is receiving a warm welcome in Portage-Lisgar but has yet to nominate a candidate to run in…
Weekend weather a mixed bag in Portage
After being under an Environment Canada alert that conditions were favourable for extreme thunderstorms, even tornadoes on July 11, the weekend forecast calls for a mixed bag of less exciting conditions. A mix of sun…
Tool Library opens door at Herman Prior
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Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes causing Environment…The following is a summary of police activity in the Central Plains Area (Portage la…
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What is going on here?
It’s not quite as if the masses are rising up, but there is a…
4 steps to getting your boss to listen to your great ideas
If you present them in the right way, you’ll have a better chance of…
Breaking the tech glass ceiling in the workplace
Massimo Canonico talks about the findings of a Docebo report that shows key disparities…
Why you should stop outsourcing leadership development
Start focusing on helping employees develop critical skills and capabilities as they work
Gigging it in the free world
The gig economy is gaining traction, for better or worse. Who needs benefits or job…
Job losses due to technological change overblown: report
‘The growth of technology combined with a shrinking labour force may actually produce a shortage…
Mazda MX-5 has the heart of an MGB – and much more
The MX-5 has better handling and braking, a much more appropriate engine, better rust…
Seinfeld’s coffee-fuelled Netflix series returns this month
Lineup this season includes Eddie Murphy, Seth Rogen, Ricky Gervais, Matthew Broderick, Jamie Foxx…
Latest upgrades take Honda in the wrong direction
Honda appears to be disregarding the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it rule’ and,…
The 2019 Ford Expedition is big on features – and just plain big
Comfortable, stable, accommodating and roomy, it’s the state of the art for full-size SUVs
Ford introduces its enhanced SYNC 3 infotainment system
Newest-customer centric update developed in-house with major contributions by Ford’s Canadian software teams
More community care means less time in nursing homes
But a study shows that residents in those regions are entering nursing homes with…
More community care means less time in nursing homes
But a study shows that residents in those regions are entering nursing homes with…
Personalized employer health programs sought by workers: survey
Businesses need to look beyond traditional benefits to things such as health spending accounts, customizable…
National food policy can play key economic and social roles
But a great deal of work must be done to turn the vision into a…
Improving the lives of seniors – and their families
Robyn Pearson of A Friend Indeed talks about how her service fills a vital gap…
Better-designed buildings make people’s lives easier
Tomasz Sztuk of Sztuk Architecture explains why focus on long-term sustainability, efficiency and good…
Compassion and acceptance pave the way for a better life
But before we find compassion for others, we need firm personal boundaries and strong…
Better-designed buildings make people’s lives easier
Tomasz Sztuk of Sztuk Architecture explains why focus on long-term sustainability, efficiency and good detailing…
Compassion and acceptance pave the way for a better life
But before we find compassion for others, we need firm personal boundaries and strong self-respect
Seinfeld’s coffee-fuelled Netflix series returns this month
Lineup this season includes Eddie Murphy, Seth Rogen, Ricky Gervais, Matthew Broderick, Jamie Foxx and…
How did Whistler B.C. get its name?
It's all because of the cute little marmort . . .
Five days kayaking in B.C.’s Broken Group Islands
The majority of the paddlers were over 50, but there were young families and…
Flea markets a great introduction to local culture
You can have lots of fun at flea markets around the world while learning something…
Why you should take a vacation
Breaking away from work in a meaningful way, for a significant period, is critical to…
Why point-and-shoot cameras are still relevant
The compact new Fujifilm FinePix XP140 is durable, offers multiple functions, is relatively cheap and…