A picture frame made from purple LED lights is on a deck, with the sign 'winterdeck' beside it, and an ocean view behind it.

Vancouver at Christmas: Winterless wonderland on the west coast

You don’t need a blanket of snow to get into the holiday spirit. The weather in Vancouver at Christmas can be downright delightful. While...
A charming historic European town at dusk, lit up all aglow with Christmas lights, shops, and shoppers.

European Christmas markets: Centuries-old tradition keeps on giving

European Christmas markets are a centuries-old tradition that bring warmth and cheer to the long dark nights of winter. A popular concept today, the...
The view of a rock and mossy beach stretching along the blue-grey ocean, with dark clouds above, and a thin band of blue sky off on the horizon. It's one of a half dozen Dublin city beaches.

Beach Roaming: Dublin, Ireland

When you think of beaches, Dublin probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But alongside the pints, poets, and port culture, the...
Hiking boots in the foreground and a treeline in the background, as if the photo was taken on the edge of a cliff.

Practical gifts for the active traveler

I’ve long been an adventure seeker, but finding time to pursue it in our busy world can be challenging. That's why traveling presents the...

Camping mattresses made for backwoods travel

On an overnight hiking trip, or lengthy paddling trip, you have to be discerning about what to take. That's because everything you choose to...
Two women in outdoor clothing shells - one wearing blue, one wearing purple - standing together near a foggy shoreline. Older woman (50-ish) has arm around younger woman (20-ish). They just finished a breakfast of oatmeal and coffee, and are about to pack up their big blue food barrel, also seen in the frame.

Wilderness adventure comes full circle for aunty and niece

I’ve been fortunate for some great adventures in my life. Still, you can imagine my surprise when my niece asked me one day to...

Knowing basic rules of curling makes watching a lot more fun

If you've stumbled onto a broadcast of Olympic curling, you're not alone. And if you find it strangely fascinating, yet aren't quite sure what's...
A close-up shot of someone taking a drag from a cigarette, with a glowing red tip.

How to finally quit smoking for good

Every smoker determined to quit eventually reaches the point of 'enough' before figuring out how to quit smoking for good. For me, after 17...
Sun shines bright and low in the sky over a winter wilderness landscape.

Winter solstice best time of year to reset and initiate change

The winter solstice is a cardinal point of initiation. But what do you begin in the cold dark hours of the shortest day of...
A woman is fitting fitness in by running in the final stretch of an organized race, with crowds of people along the side cheering the runners on.

Fitting fitness in: Making yourself priority

One of the best excuses for not fitting fitness in is not having enough time. But the only difference between people who exercise and...
A photo of a single rowing shell on still water, in the morning, alongside the dock at the training launch for Calm Waters Rowing.

Getting back to the basics at Calm Waters Rowing

I’ve been rowing longer than I probably should admit. What started as an unexpected pursuit many years ago has become a mission to get...
Two road bikes with helmets on the handlebars are parked side by side on a country road, with a sprawling field in the back. Riders pursuing fitness goals.

Got fitness goals? Pick your program and go for it

Nothing worth attaining is ever achieved overnight. Getting fit follows the same principle. If you've got fitness goals, one of the most effective ways to...
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Pushing your body’s reset button by juicing

What we put in our bodies – the fuel that keeps us going – greatly affects how we function and feel. Poor eating habits...
The lounging area at Riverstone Spa is cozy and quiet, and spending a little time here is a peaceful way to start any visit.

Riverstone Spa: Serene sanctuary of wellness and healing

It's more important than ever before to take personal time-outs and recharge batteries. To do so, Winnipeg has several places one could go to...
Thermea Winnipeg

Thermea knows how to put the ‘aaaah’ in spa

Nestled on the edge of the forest beside Winnipeg's Crescent Drive Golf Course, Thermea by Nordik Spa-Nature was intentionally set in the heart of...
Peter Billingsley plays Ralphie, a father, sitting near a brightly-lit Christmas Tree with his young son and daughter.

A Christmas Story Christmas: Sequel to classic holiday movie

A Christmas Story Christmas is a funny family comedy just in time for the holiday season. It's also a long-awaited sequel 39 years in...
A film crew making The Long Walk, on the horizon in motorized carts at golden hour, in a prairie location, on an old concrete highway, with green and yellow fields, and a deep blue sunset sky.

The Long Walk: The art of making a movie in motion

The Long Walk was published under Stephen King’s pseudonym ‘Richard Bachman’ in 1979, and made into a movie in Manitoba in 2024. The plot...
A film clapper-board is open and raised to the sky, with the words November 1963 written on them, along with the director's name, Roland Joffe at the bottom.

November 1963 movie: The killing of a president

Production has commenced on the November 1963 movie, a historical thriller being filmed in Manitoba. Principal photography began in Winnipeg on June 18th and...

What I learned from broken glasses in Grade 4

I recently got new glasses. And they’re the biggest glasses I’ve had since the days of big glasses. When I was in Grade 4 at...

Purpose in life: Sometimes clarity comes when you least expect it

I’ve been thinking a lot about my path, my purpose in life. What am I meant to do in this world? And how can...
Jpg copy of RoseAnna Schick's Manitoba Metis Federation membership card - issued September 7, 1993.

Métis or not Métis: The question has been answered

In the 1990's, my family was given access to Manitoba Metis membership through the Manitoba Métis Federation. I don't know how or why we...
Prime Minister Mark Carney in a dark blue suit and tie, white shirt, and order of Canada pin on his lapel, addresses the audience from a podium on a stage, in front of a royal blue backdrop with 'World Economic Forum' branding on it.

Mark Carney addresses the world from Davos, Switzerland

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney captured audiences with his address at the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. On January 20, 2026, in a...
Jack Smith sits beside his lawyer to provide deposition.

Jack Smith’s deposition: Proof beyond a reasonable doubt

Jack Smith is an American prosecutor who served as U.S. Special Counsel from November 2022 until November 2024. He was appointed by Attorney General...
An image that shows Donald Trump on one side, and Pierre Poilievre on the other. They are split in half, and aligned with each other. Weirdly enough, they line up nearly perfectly.

Donald Trump wants Canada and Pierre Poilievre is his best shot

There's no question in my mind that Donald Trump wants Canada. He wants us to be his 51st state. But first, a little context...
The Goaldiggers women's hockey team pose together on the ice in their hockey gear and team jerseys.

Goaldiggers: Ten years of women’s hockey

My women's hockey team is celebrating our 10 year anniversary! An entire decade of on (and off) ice antics. Minus a few years of...

Jerry Bradley: Meeting one of Nashville’s living legends

This story is dedicated to the memory of Jerry Bradley, who passed away on July 17, 2023. What an honour it was to have...

Kevin Kowalyk: Olympic rower an inspiration

In the summer of 2012, an athlete from the Winnipeg Rowing Club was selected to compete at the Olympic Games in London. While our...

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