Applying the stages-of-dying model to climate change
Canadians have become habituated to howling for political effect
All the food we eat has been modified by humans
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Community support for Bear Clan evident
Mickey Dumont The Portage Citizen In as little as six weeks, Portage la Prairie can become the 57th Canadian Bear Clan chapter. A community meeting June 12 to hear how Bear Clan patrols work in…
Portage RM disallows RV camping
In light of the unanimous decision this week to not allow RV camping where Whoop & Hollar Folk Fest had thought possible, organizers of the proposed three-day event say the show must go on. “We…
March to draw attention to local drug/violence problem here
A Portage la Prairie woman whose family has been impacted by the local “meth crisis” appeared as a delegation before city council this week and issued notice she’s tired of the drug problem and wants…
PAWS howling happy with Pawlooza in the Park
PAWS howling happy with Pawlooza in the Park The recent Pawlooza in the Park attracted…Work on the causeway underway
Ready or not, like it or not, work on the new almost $10 million-dollar causeway…United Way Portage Plains huge winner in Pieing championship
In the end, there could only be one. That one was United Way Central Plains…Vintage Cruiser Car Club show takes over Island Park
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Writer decries lack of council debate
The Editor, Portage Citizen Creaking up the musty stairs to the city…
7 tips to effective body language on stage
Leaders can sabotage a great presentation if they underestimate the power of body language
How to fill that nagging gap in your resume
Never dodge the question but make the experience positive. New skills, new personal discoveries,…
How to fill that nagging gap in your resume
Never dodge the question but make the experience positive. New skills, new personal discoveries, new…
Changing jobs? Check out corporate culture first
Put vision, culture and pay/benefits together, and you have the essential ingredients of a perfect…
A demotion doesn’t have to be demoralizing
Workers often welcome a demotion, even though it means a salary cut
Surviving the contact sport of buying a used car
Beware con artists, smoothies, carpetbaggers, excuse-makers and truth-stretchers
Honda CR-V a treat to drive in almost every way
The unresponsive transmission takes a great deal of the joy out of this otherwise…
Power plant sets Mazda CX-5 apart from competition
No one wants surprises in this market. The practical, well-thought-out model will win the race…
Delivery options: drone or driverless vehicle with robot?
Ford and Agility Robotics have teamed up to reimagine the package delivery business
Forget about speeders, let’s crack down on driving while phoning
You just don’t have the necessary eye-hand-ear co-ordination to drive and carry on a conversation…
When a caregiver becomes a care receiver
Lesson learned: We need to apply child-friendly practices to adult care because when you…
Deeply flawed soda tax rife with unintended consequences
Evidence in other countries shows that consumption taxes don't address the root targets in…
The challenge of talking about caregiving at work
Developing a language that meaningfully resonates with our experiences is an essential step toward creating…
It’s time to change the culture of living with a disability in Canada
The disability family has been an afterthought for governments, service agencies and organizations for far…
Six places to find local caregiver support
Here are some community resources where help might be found in your neighbourhood. There may…
Five great tech gift ideas for Father’s Day
From bike lights to greater TV access to docking devices to smart security
Canadians continue to hold high debt compared to disposable income
Household net worth rose 2.7% to $11,114 billion in the first quarter, according to…
Canadians continue to hold high debt compared to disposable income
Household net worth rose 2.7% to $11,114 billion in the first quarter, according to StatsCan
All the food we eat has been modified by humans
The world of food marketing is full of deception. The truth is there is very…
How to put your inner workaholic to rest
National Workaholics Day is no reason for celebration. By working smarter, you could work less…
Finding a place to sleep in any language in Europe
If you're looking for a place to sleep in more rural areas of a…
Vacation planning for empty nesters
Think about it: No more exploring the world via Disney's Epcot Center
‘Cheap’ hotels a great way to save
Keep in mind that bargains come in all kinds of packages, and you should be…
A magnificent Cornish pub dinner to top off a day of discovery
We walked back to our lodgings simply wondering if a better day could be had…
Onwards to St. Michael’s Mount, across fields and marsh
We had a destination draped in history and instructions on how to get there offered…