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Municipal Election: Is it Fall yet?
In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don’t have the first, the other two will kill you. Warren Buffet In the fall of this year we will be having … Continue reading
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Tagged City Council, City of Winnipeg, election, Exchange, Hoddinott, integrity, Katz, Manitoba, Mayor, politics, Pumphouse, Residents of the Exchange, Sam Katz, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Free Press
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A Walk through the Historic Exchange District through Photography
The warmth of the sun on a balmy sunny day seemed like the perfect time to take a Photographic Walk through Winnipeg’s Historic Exchange District. It was only just over 10 years ago that the transformation from old abandoned warehouses … Continue reading
A Leap of Faith
Update: One factor Residents of the Exchange have been told that the only plan that will work is the 24 storey Tower. Residents want development. Residents felt that through a proper consultation process a variety of designs or proposals could have and … Continue reading
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Tagged City Council, City of Winnipeg, Exchange, Exchange District, Hoddinott, Katz, Manitoba, Mayor, Pumphouse, Sam Katz, Waterfront Drive, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Free Press
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Have We Lost our Way?
Many societies Canada included have worked and fought hard to have a country and society founded on the basic principles of Democracy. The foundational principles of our government is one where elected representatives are given the mandate to make decisions … Continue reading
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
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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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