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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
Submitted — Following a hugely successful February turnout at an open house to learn if there is interest in opening a tool library at the Herman Prior Activity Centre, organizers and volunteers met last light…
Environment Canada issues tornado alert for Portage and area
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes causing Environment Canada has issued a tornado alert and watch for much of the area surrounding Portage la Prairie The alerts covers…
The following is a summary of police activity in the Central Plains Area (Portage la…
Portage Ex fair: another one in the bag
July…Midway, 4-H, food, music and fun all part of 147th Portage Ex
Many have already noticed the midway creeping into Portage la Prairie ready to go full…Authentic Mexican cuisine now offered in Portage la Prairie
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Manitoba Liberals announce justice policy: Manitoba provincial police service
Winnipeg – Manitoba Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont says that a Manitoba Liberal Government will address…
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…
Online safety training: Are workers tuned in … or texting?
Online health and safety training is a booming industry, but how can employers and the…
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’…
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
Is the golden age of show and shines coming to an end?
The people who attend these events – and those who bring the cars – are…
Improving the lives of seniors – and their families
Robyn Pearson of A Friend Indeed talks about how her service fills a vital…
One patient, one record: the folly of Nova Scotia’s latest health plan
The plan seems to depend on methods developed in part in other countries that…
Climate change places older adults at greater risk
We need to plan better to protect vulnerable seniors from the impact of climate change
Small acts of kindness turn the myth of self-care into reality
Building self-care into natural caregiving requires a mind shift. Natural caring relationships are reciprocal. Our…
Making your brain hurt helps you thrive
Use mental or physical challenges to strengthen your brain and improve your quality of life…
Two-thirds of non-bank residential mortgages are uninsured
StatsCan says uninsured mortgages had an average value of $170,031, lower than the average…
Purolator launches e-commerce delivery service
Seven days a week with same-day or next-day delivery for consumers in Toronto, Montreal,…
Improving the lives of seniors – and their families
Robyn Pearson of A Friend Indeed talks about how her service fills a vital gap…
Purolator launches e-commerce delivery service
Seven days a week with same-day or next-day delivery for consumers in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa…
Digital world driving Canadians to live much different lives
But there's an underlying tension as many Canadians want less tech in their lives, says…
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…