Monthly Archives: February 2014

Gold Medal Mayor

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

It doesn’t matter if you are trying to win a Gold Medal at the Olympics, build a successful business, or be the Mayor of a city, what is required in order to be successful is the same. If you listen … Continue reading →

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‘The Emperor has No Clothes’

Posted on February 22, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

“I thought it would be unfortunate to go that (expropriation) route because it’s going to be a heavy expense,” Katz said, adding the administration says it’s been unable to resolve the issue with Shindico. Winnipeg Free Press print edition February … Continue reading →

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It’s a Small World

Posted on February 14, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

It is never more evident about how small our world is as when you travel. It is one of those beautiful opportunities to leave one climate and go to another. Leaving home in the morning on a stormy winter’s day … Continue reading →

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City Hall takes Responsibility?: Not Me

Posted on February 9, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

Contractors openly joke they can take on a city project at cost and still make a hefty profit with “change orders” and other upgrades made by the city after contracts have been awarded. Why can’t the specifications be examined and … Continue reading →

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Then to Now: Summer to Winter

Posted on February 2, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

On July 1st Canada Day I spent sometime at Winnipeg’s meeting place ‘The Forks’. Those of you that don’t live in a place that goes from extreme heat to extreme cold can get a sense of summer and winter in … Continue reading →

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