Winnipeg is the center of Canada and the heart of the continent. Winnipeg is an often under-appreciated city located at the very center of the country – the exact longitudinal (east-west) center of Canada. We also happen to be located near the longitudinal centre of North America, which is why Winnipeg is sometimes referred to as “the heart of the continent”. The city is centred on the confluence of the…
As Winnipeggers, we often take for granted the beauty that is before us every day during the winter months. Amidst the daily hustle and bustle its all to easy to overlook the stunning winterscapes that surround us. Freshly fallen snow, the sparkly frost on the trees, turn this city into something that resembles a scene from a Christmas card. Its important to slow down, look around and really appreciate how…
This steak salad recipe features thinly sliced strips of steak bathed in a tomato vinaigrette. It a light and delicious meal for dinner on a steamy Manitoba summer evening – perfect for outdoor dining on the patio. I love dining al fresco (outdoors) throughout the summer. I’ve got an outdoor dining room set up out my back door, and unless its raining (sometimes even then – that’s what market umbrellas…
Wellington Crescent offers a calm ambience with plenty of green space. Just a stone’s throw from the city center, yet at the same time bathed in tranquility, its a well to do neighbourhood where the city’s most historic mansions are located. Former Premier Brian Pallister owned this sprawling historic home on Wellington Crescent until selling it in 2021 to a young tech entrepreneur. Musi Inc. co-founder Aaron Wojnowski bought it…
One of the longest running shows in Broadway history is playing at Rainbow Stage this summer from JUNE 28 – JULY 16, 2023, RENT is a modern musical that tells the story of an unlikely group of friends in New York City who learn to love as they overcome hardship. Although it has serious elements in it, it is a hopeful story full of humour, heart, and beautiful melodies. Rainbow…