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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 C.D. Howe, C.D. Howe Institute, canada, Centre Venture, City of Winnipeg, government, Property tax, United States, Urban sprawl, Winnipeg
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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
The Adventures of WestJet Flight 1833
Travelling is always an adventure. Whether we travel by car, air or are one of those brave souls that take the ultimate adventures by bike, hiking or boat the unexpected can happen. We often don’t plan for a flat tire, … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings
Tagged Calgary, Fairmont, Hawaii, Hoddinott, Holidays, Honolulu, Marriott, Pearl Harbor, Starbucks, United States, Vancouver, Waikiki, WestJet, Winnipeg
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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 City, Condo, Condominium, Exchange District, James Street, Parking, The Forks Winnipeg, Winnipeg
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Art Speaks
First Fridays in the Exchange is a great way to experience the art of Winnipeg and Canada. Through the opportunity to visit the local galleries and some of the studios of local artists gives one a great insight into … Continue reading
Posted in Artists
Tagged andrew, artist, artists, canada, Exchange, Fine art, First Fridays, Friday, Paint, Sarah Swan, Sue Gordon, valko, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Free Press
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Happy Birthday Canada
Happy 146th Birthday Canada. It was a great day to live in the downtown. No need to park your car and you could enjoy the events from the Living Flag. That is me in the far right corner. Being at … Continue reading
Making a Difference for Youth
Last Sunday I had the opportunity to attend The Rachel Browne Theatre and watch a contemporary dance performance that was created and performed by a couple of students from Knowles Centre. This production under the direction of Nina Patel founder … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings
Tagged Dance, Education, Inclusion, Katz, knowles centre, Lime Project, Manitoba, nina patel, Special education, Special needs, Student, Winnipeg
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Where do Retired Teachers Go?
If you have never taken in First Fridays in the Exchange you are missing not only a celebration of the Arts in Winnipeg, but a celebration of all that is great in ‘The Exchange District”, from the restaurants to the great … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings
Tagged Arts, author, CBC News, Exchange District, Friesen Press, klyne, Manitoba, Retired, sculptures, Silent March, Sue Gordon, Teacher, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Art Gallery
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Andrew Valko
I certainly am not an art critic or profess to be able to tell people what Art they should buy or like but I know what Art speaks to me. Andrew Valko’s art speaks to me, makes me think … Continue reading
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Tagged andrew, Art, Art critic, artist, canadian, Chicago, Galleries, God, mayberry, Paint, United States, valko, Visual art, Winnipeg
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