Category Archives: Political Issues

Mayor and Council Get Failing Grade

We are not the only City who has been plagued with this kind of alleged corruption, scandal and lack of vision. The political scandals that had plagued the City of Montreal, London, Ontario and now Toronto are all to common. There … Continue reading

Posted in Political Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Winnipeg: We’ve Got a Problem

With an election still one year away the evidence continues to mount that our current Mayor, Councillors and the executive policy council is dysfunctional. The most recent evidence of this dysfunction is the case of Phil Sheegl and the alleged … Continue reading

Posted in Political Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Freedom,Responsibility and High Expectations

  Individuals often speak of freedom as their right to make their own decisions and often when we speak to adolescents and young adults that can be translated into “Doing what they want.” Eleanor Roosevelt is quoted as saying: Freedom … Continue reading

Posted in My Writings, Political Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Creating a Greener Winnipeg

Canadians generally would consider themselves to be increasingly environmentally conscious and many of our activities such as walking, biking and our drive for healthy living would make us feel pretty comfortable that as a society we are taking care of … Continue reading

Posted in Political Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Say Goodbye to the Residential Parking Pass

  Residents of the Exchange will need to save their loonies and toonies!! It would have been easy to get angry at the Winnipeg Parking Authority (WPA) upon receiving a letter stating formally that the current Residential Parking Pass will no … Continue reading

Posted in Political Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Who’s in our Homes?

The Internet has changed the world. Our ability to access information, share information, connect with people throughout the world, share ideas, publicize products and get information instantly. With this still ever-changing technology it has been difficult for society and parents … Continue reading

Posted in Political Issues | 3 Comments

Living in the Exchange

Watch CBC News Manitoba on July 31st at 5:00 pm to hear the perspective of other Residents of the Exchange. The Exchange District has found its way into the ‘News’ lately and it seems what they have wanted to talk … Continue reading

Posted in Political Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment