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The Pumphouse
Next Monday the Standing Policy Committee on Downtown Development, Heritage and Riverbank Management will hear the appeal against the variance approved by The Director of Planning, Property and Development of the City of Winnipeg. The Director approved that a 24 … Continue reading
The Meaning of Christmas
Christmas is a day recognized by Christians as the birth of Jesus Christ. Although not as important religiously as important as Easter it certainly has come to be the most anticipated event in many countries. It also combines the story … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings
Tagged Charlie Brown Christmas, Christian, Christmas, Easter, Jesus, Nicholas, Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus
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The Rose Petal – A Short Story by James W Hoddinott
The Rose Petal was my first published short story… THE ROSE PETAL By: James W Hoddinott I peered out the window as I watched the sun majestically rise its head above the horizon to mark the birth of a … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Flower, Gardens, Hoddinott, Home, James Hoddinott, James W Hoddinott, Petal, Rose, Rose Petal, short story, Shrubs, story, writing
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It’s A Wonderful Life
What really puts me in the spirit of the holidays is the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life.” For me, what makes a classic is how timeless the story is. ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is one of those movies that … Continue reading
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Tagged Bedford Fall, cheer board, Christmas, city hall, Frank Capra, George, George Bailey, It's a Wonderful Life, Potter, Winnipeg
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The Pumphouse -Residents want a Plan?
The deadline is fast approaching to have your say on a proposed change that can impact our Historic Downtown forever. December 16th is the last day to submit your appeal To reject the height variance for 109 James Avenue, thereby … Continue reading
James Street Pumping Station
If after reading this post you would also like to appeal the VARIANCE APPLICATION: DAV 13-170176/B to allow the City of Winnipeg to change the Variance please contact: Andrew Poitras Senior Committee Clerk City Clerk’s Department Telephone: 204-986-6170 E-mail: apoitras@winnipeg.ca … Continue reading
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