Articles related to "Manitoba"
A Look at the Provinces, Part IV: Manitoba
This is the fourth article in the series. Manitoba is the most eastern of the prairie Provinces.
canadian shield • prairie province • canada • winnipeg
This is the fourth article in the series. Manitoba is the most eastern of the prairie Provinces.
canadian shield • prairie province • canada • winnipeg
Manitoba Elections
Elections are on September 21 in Manitoba. The Conservative Party will try to keep its majority government while the Opposition will try to form the next government.Will Manitoba be like other provinces this year (New Brunswick, Ontario, Nova Scotia) and paint their maps blue or will it be different than the others?
canada • elections • manitoba • pc • tory
Elections are on September 21 in Manitoba. The Conservative Party will try to keep its majority government while the Opposition will try to form the next government.Will Manitoba be like other provinces this year (New Brunswick, Ontario, Nova Scotia) and paint their maps blue or will it be different than the others?
canada • elections • manitoba • pc • tory
Manitoba and Saskatchewan Election Results
Well september was busy for Elections as both Saskatchewan and Manitoba held elections. Both provinces elected an NDP government. In Saskatchewan, the NDP was reduced to a minority and in Manitoba the NDP forms a new majority government after years of Tory rule.
ndp • elections • results • progressive conservatives • liberals
Well september was busy for Elections as both Saskatchewan and Manitoba held elections. Both provinces elected an NDP government. In Saskatchewan, the NDP was reduced to a minority and in Manitoba the NDP forms a new majority government after years of Tory rule.
ndp • elections • results • progressive conservatives • liberals
Explorers of Canada, Part XX: Pierre de La Verendrye
Explorer of the Canadian West
canada • prairies • manitoba • saskatchewan • rockies
Explorer of the Canadian West
canada • prairies • manitoba • saskatchewan • rockies
Nahentah! Cree
An aboriginal language meets the millennium head-on.
cree • algonquin • algonkian • quebec • canada
An aboriginal language meets the millennium head-on.
cree • algonquin • algonkian • quebec • canada
A GLIMPSE OF CANADA,
A Glimpse Of Canada, tells something about the picturesque beauty of my country. From the rocky bluffs of Newfoundland, to the Queen Charlotte Islands north of Vancouver Island, I have included something about each province. This article is just a small glimpse of each of Canada's provinces, including our new territory, Nunavut.
british columbia • queen charlotte islands • arctic highlands • nunavut • alberta
A Glimpse Of Canada, tells something about the picturesque beauty of my country. From the rocky bluffs of Newfoundland, to the Queen Charlotte Islands north of Vancouver Island, I have included something about each province. This article is just a small glimpse of each of Canada's provinces, including our new territory, Nunavut.
british columbia • queen charlotte islands • arctic highlands • nunavut • alberta
Re-Visioning Louis Riel
Louis Riel is one man whose image has been re-visioned to celebrate his achievements. Riel brought Manitoba into Confederation as a province rather than as a colony in 1870. He is an important Canadian symbol that lets us measure the growth of our nation in the 115 years since he was hanged.
louis riel • red river resistance • north west saskatchewan rebellion • batoche • western alienation
Louis Riel is one man whose image has been re-visioned to celebrate his achievements. Riel brought Manitoba into Confederation as a province rather than as a colony in 1870. He is an important Canadian symbol that lets us measure the growth of our nation in the 115 years since he was hanged.
louis riel • red river resistance • north west saskatchewan rebellion • batoche • western alienation
Anthrax and Cattle
The latest threat to Canada's beef industry, following mad-cow disease is potential hysteria over the recent outbreak of anthrax infection.
anthrax and cattle • microbiology • anthrax infection • bioterrorism • zoonotic anthrax
The latest threat to Canada's beef industry, following mad-cow disease is potential hysteria over the recent outbreak of anthrax infection.
anthrax and cattle • microbiology • anthrax infection • bioterrorism • zoonotic anthrax
The Road to Women's Suffrage
Canadian women got the vote in 1916. March 8 is Women's Day.
canada • female • suffrage • vote • voting
Canadian women got the vote in 1916. March 8 is Women's Day.
canada • female • suffrage • vote • voting
Hockey Day in Canada 2008
Canada will be celebrating the game of hockey when Hockey Day in Canada takes place this Saturday. The event will celebrate Canada's passion for hockey..
hockey night in canada • hockey day in canada • ron maclean • cbc • hockey
Canada will be celebrating the game of hockey when Hockey Day in Canada takes place this Saturday. The event will celebrate Canada's passion for hockey..
hockey night in canada • hockey day in canada • ron maclean • cbc • hockey
In Search of April Raintree
In Winnipeg, Manitoba two Métis sisters experience oppression and hardships at a young age and strive to blossom in a society who has mistreated Native Canadians.
in search of april raintree • beatrice culleton mosionier • métis • ojibway • winnipeg
In Winnipeg, Manitoba two Métis sisters experience oppression and hardships at a young age and strive to blossom in a society who has mistreated Native Canadians.
in search of april raintree • beatrice culleton mosionier • métis • ojibway • winnipeg
Skiing Western Canada
Skiing Western Canada is a delight for all skill levels and ages. From cross-country to downhill you'll find whatever suits your needs in Western Canada.
ski western canada • ski saskatchewan • ski manitoba • ski british columbia • ski alberta
Skiing Western Canada is a delight for all skill levels and ages. From cross-country to downhill you'll find whatever suits your needs in Western Canada.
ski western canada • ski saskatchewan • ski manitoba • ski british columbia • ski alberta
The Real Bear Behind Winnie the Pooh
An article about the real-life inspiration for Winnie the Pooh, Winnipeg the black bear, and her special relationship with her human friend, the child Christopher Robin.
canada • black bear • 2nd canadian infantry batallion • manitoba • winnipeg
An article about the real-life inspiration for Winnie the Pooh, Winnipeg the black bear, and her special relationship with her human friend, the child Christopher Robin.
canada • black bear • 2nd canadian infantry batallion • manitoba • winnipeg
Canadian Trade Statistics by Province
Ontario ships 45% of total exports, Central Canada consumes 76% of imports while Alberta & Saskatchewan drive an overall US$41-billion Canadian trade surplus in 2007.
canadian trade statistics by province • canadian exports by province or territory • canadian export increases by province or territory • canadian imports by province or territory • canadian import increases by province or territory
Ontario ships 45% of total exports, Central Canada consumes 76% of imports while Alberta & Saskatchewan drive an overall US$41-billion Canadian trade surplus in 2007.
canadian trade statistics by province • canadian exports by province or territory • canadian export increases by province or territory • canadian imports by province or territory • canadian import increases by province or territory
Osteoporosis, Are You at Risk?
Manitoba is launching a three year study to assess and improve the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. There is, however, no mention of prevention.
osteoporosis • manitoba • project • management • multiple choice
Manitoba is launching a three year study to assess and improve the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. There is, however, no mention of prevention.
osteoporosis • manitoba • project • management • multiple choice
Winter Festivals in Western Canada
Winter festivals in Western Canada celebrate both the present and pioneering lifestyles that represent life in Western Canada today.
winter festivals • wine • whisky • dog sled racing • pioneers
Winter festivals in Western Canada celebrate both the present and pioneering lifestyles that represent life in Western Canada today.
winter festivals • wine • whisky • dog sled racing • pioneers
Butt Out of Our Bylaw
So you think that Winnipeg's new smoke-free bylaw will keep indoor areas free of smoke. Dream on! Find out what is written between the lines or rather what is not written at all.
think • winnipeg's • new • smoke-free • bylaw
So you think that Winnipeg's new smoke-free bylaw will keep indoor areas free of smoke. Dream on! Find out what is written between the lines or rather what is not written at all.
think • winnipeg's • new • smoke-free • bylaw
Canadian Fringe Festivals
British actors Rowan Atkinson, Hugh Laurie, and Emma Thompson treaded the boards in Edinburgh. Here are the 2007 dates for Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary and more
canada • fringe • festival • hugh laurie • edmonton
British actors Rowan Atkinson, Hugh Laurie, and Emma Thompson treaded the boards in Edinburgh. Here are the 2007 dates for Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary and more
canada • fringe • festival • hugh laurie • edmonton
Fun and Games - Hockey Culture
Hockey has been part of Canadian Culture for as long as winter has been part of our lives. Hockey brings us together. Hockey helps us figure out who we are and what is important in our lives.
hockey • professional ice hockey • stanley cup • playoffs • winter
Hockey has been part of Canadian Culture for as long as winter has been part of our lives. Hockey brings us together. Hockey helps us figure out who we are and what is important in our lives.
hockey • professional ice hockey • stanley cup • playoffs • winter
New and unusual small trees and shrubs
Looking for outstanding shrubs and trees for a small garden? At her lecture at the Civic Garden Centre in Toronto, Marion Jarvie gave us the scoop on some of the best!
city garden • floral • garden center • manitoba maples • canadian gardeners
Looking for outstanding shrubs and trees for a small garden? At her lecture at the Civic Garden Centre in Toronto, Marion Jarvie gave us the scoop on some of the best!
city garden • floral • garden center • manitoba maples • canadian gardeners
New Year's Eve in Winnipeg, MB
Celebrations for the New Year in Canada include clubs and family-friendly activities.
new year's eve winnipeg mb • manitoba's capital city options kids adults partie • celebrations new year canada clubs family friendly • world renowned concerts timebenders • mcphillips street casino ticketmaster
Celebrations for the New Year in Canada include clubs and family-friendly activities.
new year's eve winnipeg mb • manitoba's capital city options kids adults partie • celebrations new year canada clubs family friendly • world renowned concerts timebenders • mcphillips street casino ticketmaster
Samuel Hearne, Arctic Explorer
British explorer Samuel Hearne was sent North on the search for copper mines by his employer, the Hudson's Bay Company. After months of travel, he arrived to find no ore
canadian history • samuel hearne and his guides reached the water's e • still partly-frozen arctic ocean in 1771 • the hudson's bay company wanted the ore as ballast • the small excursion party set out from prince of w
British explorer Samuel Hearne was sent North on the search for copper mines by his employer, the Hudson's Bay Company. After months of travel, he arrived to find no ore
canadian history • samuel hearne and his guides reached the water's e • still partly-frozen arctic ocean in 1771 • the hudson's bay company wanted the ore as ballast • the small excursion party set out from prince of w
Sugar Beets From Coast to Coast
Sugar beets provided a portion of Canada's need for sugar, and have been tantalizing the country's tastebuds since the 19th Century. The industry is still strong today.
canadian history • sugar beets • canada's sweet crop • sugar beet industry continues to supply approximat • another plant grown in canadian soil has supplied
Sugar beets provided a portion of Canada's need for sugar, and have been tantalizing the country's tastebuds since the 19th Century. The industry is still strong today.
canadian history • sugar beets • canada's sweet crop • sugar beet industry continues to supply approximat • another plant grown in canadian soil has supplied
Timothy Eaton, Founder
Timothy Eaton, a farm boy and storekeeper's apprentice in Ireland's County Antrim, became one of Canada's most successful merchants.
timothy eaton founder • t eaton company retail empire in canada • timothy eaton in canada • t eaton company founder • eaton's catalogue known as homesteaders' bible
Timothy Eaton, a farm boy and storekeeper's apprentice in Ireland's County Antrim, became one of Canada's most successful merchants.
timothy eaton founder • t eaton company retail empire in canada • timothy eaton in canada • t eaton company founder • eaton's catalogue known as homesteaders' bible
My Life as a Dog
"My Life as a Dog" was a year-long look into the life of young Eric Johansson, a boy sent to live with his maternal uncle after the unexpected death of his mother.
my life as a dog • michael yarmush • callum keith rennie • jennifer clement • reidar jönsson
"My Life as a Dog" was a year-long look into the life of young Eric Johansson, a boy sent to live with his maternal uncle after the unexpected death of his mother.
my life as a dog • michael yarmush • callum keith rennie • jennifer clement • reidar jönsson
Les Canadiens-Francais (The French Canadians)
It's the 24th of June and it's La Saint Jean Baptiste or Saint John the Baptist Day. La Saint Jean is a holiday which is very important to French Canadians. So here we go, an article on French Canadians
french canadians • quebecois • francophones • festivals • fete nationale du quebec
It's the 24th of June and it's La Saint Jean Baptiste or Saint John the Baptist Day. La Saint Jean is a holiday which is very important to French Canadians. So here we go, an article on French Canadians
french canadians • quebecois • francophones • festivals • fete nationale du quebec
The Culture of Summer
Culture is the way we live and grow together. If life is a highway, culture is the intersection of people and place. What have you done on your summer holidays?
family • reunion • anniversary • visiting
Culture is the way we live and grow together. If life is a highway, culture is the intersection of people and place. What have you done on your summer holidays?
family • reunion • anniversary • visiting
Career Change Over 50
A reader asks how to go back to a previous love as she embarks BACK to a second career, and wonders if she is too old for apprenticeship programs.
apprenticeships • second careers • changing careers • career change over 50 • previous career
A reader asks how to go back to a previous love as she embarks BACK to a second career, and wonders if she is too old for apprenticeship programs.
apprenticeships • second careers • changing careers • career change over 50 • previous career
Discounted Skiing in the Rockies
Until December 26, 2007, a ski discount card is available for Lake Louise and other ski resorts in the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies group.
lake louise skiing • ski banff lake louise • louise card • skiing in the canadian rockies • cheap skiing banff
Until December 26, 2007, a ski discount card is available for Lake Louise and other ski resorts in the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies group.
lake louise skiing • ski banff lake louise • louise card • skiing in the canadian rockies • cheap skiing banff
Hemp Bliss: Review
Cannabis' cousin is the coolest new health food. Hemp products are highly nutritious and are being transformed into everything from milk alternatives to body creams.
hemp milk • hemp beverage • hemp nutrition • organic hemp • hemp seed
Cannabis' cousin is the coolest new health food. Hemp products are highly nutritious and are being transformed into everything from milk alternatives to body creams.
hemp milk • hemp beverage • hemp nutrition • organic hemp • hemp seed
What Is a Pneumonia Shot?
Commonly known as the pneumonia shot, the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria.
pneumococcal disease • pneumococcal pneumonia • meningitis • bacteremia • ppv
Commonly known as the pneumonia shot, the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria.
pneumococcal disease • pneumococcal pneumonia • meningitis • bacteremia • ppv
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS)
Contact information, a glossary and more information on Schizophrenia
schizophrenia • mental • illness • child • adolescent
Contact information, a glossary and more information on Schizophrenia
schizophrenia • mental • illness • child • adolescent
Buying and Planting Lilies
It's lily planting time again! Here's a guide to choosing and planting lilies to make it easy for you.
buying lilies • planting lilies • how to choose lily bulbs • madonna lily • planting of lily bulbs on west coast
It's lily planting time again! Here's a guide to choosing and planting lilies to make it easy for you.
buying lilies • planting lilies • how to choose lily bulbs • madonna lily • planting of lily bulbs on west coast
Canadian Authors
For no perticular reason at all, here are some Authors that are Canadian.
canada • authors • gabrielle roy • robertson davies • anne hebert
For no perticular reason at all, here are some Authors that are Canadian.
canada • authors • gabrielle roy • robertson davies • anne hebert
Guardian of a Sacred Trust
The Natives on the shores of Lake Winnipeg knew of the secret magical healing powers of wet clay. It is the only sure cure for poison ivy, but my experiments have shown it to be effective in many other situations.
natives • shores • lake winnipeg • secret • magical
The Natives on the shores of Lake Winnipeg knew of the secret magical healing powers of wet clay. It is the only sure cure for poison ivy, but my experiments have shown it to be effective in many other situations.
natives • shores • lake winnipeg • secret • magical
Migration Update
As waterfowl seasons open in the Northern states and Canada, hunters are learning first-hand how local populations fared during the past breeding season. Except for early migrating species like the blue-winged teal and pintails, most hunters are still waiting with anticipation for the birds from “the north.”
migration • hunters • geese • ducks • wetlands
As waterfowl seasons open in the Northern states and Canada, hunters are learning first-hand how local populations fared during the past breeding season. Except for early migrating species like the blue-winged teal and pintails, most hunters are still waiting with anticipation for the birds from “the north.”
migration • hunters • geese • ducks • wetlands
2007 Dora Award Nominees Announced
The 2007 Dora Award Nominations were announced this morning, celebrating the best of the Toronto theatre scene.
dora awards • toronto • andy mckim • karen kain • we will rock you
The 2007 Dora Award Nominations were announced this morning, celebrating the best of the Toronto theatre scene.
dora awards • toronto • andy mckim • karen kain • we will rock you
Canadian Bike Racing License Sites
Here is a list of cycling associations in Canada. These sites will help you get your cycling license and also tell you when and where the races are.
cycling • associations • canada • license • bicycle
Here is a list of cycling associations in Canada. These sites will help you get your cycling license and also tell you when and where the races are.
cycling • associations • canada • license • bicycle
100-Year-Old Masters Swimmer
Jaring Timmerman, record breaking Masters swimmer, explains the secret to living a long life by following his own acronym, GEDS - Genes, Exercise, Diet, Spirit.
senior health • genes • diet • exercise • spirit
Jaring Timmerman, record breaking Masters swimmer, explains the secret to living a long life by following his own acronym, GEDS - Genes, Exercise, Diet, Spirit.
senior health • genes • diet • exercise • spirit
2007 Dora Award Winners
The 28th annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards were held on Monday at the Winter Garden Theatre, feting the very best of the Toronto theatre, dance and opera season.
dora awards • the four horsemen project • we will rock you • dollhouse • daniel macivor
The 28th annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards were held on Monday at the Winter Garden Theatre, feting the very best of the Toronto theatre, dance and opera season.
dora awards • the four horsemen project • we will rock you • dollhouse • daniel macivor
Fringe Festival Survival Tips
The Fringe Festival Season is almost upon us, and here are some helpful tips on how to survive the onslaught of theatrical goodies in your town.
toronto fringe festival • edinburgh fringe festival • winnipeg fringe festival • new york international fringe festival • fringe
The Fringe Festival Season is almost upon us, and here are some helpful tips on how to survive the onslaught of theatrical goodies in your town.
toronto fringe festival • edinburgh fringe festival • winnipeg fringe festival • new york international fringe festival • fringe
Is Your Garden in an Arid Region?
Tiny variations in precipitation, sometimes less than an inch, can change the definition of an area from desert to arid.
desert areas • annual rainfall • arid regions • scrub grass • steppes
Tiny variations in precipitation, sometimes less than an inch, can change the definition of an area from desert to arid.
desert areas • annual rainfall • arid regions • scrub grass • steppes
John A. Macdonald
John A. Macdonald was Prime Minister of Canada nineteen years making him second only to Mackenzie King as the longest serving Prime Minister of Canada.
john a. macdonald • prime minister of canada • confederation • transcontinental railway • raoilroad
John A. Macdonald was Prime Minister of Canada nineteen years making him second only to Mackenzie King as the longest serving Prime Minister of Canada.
john a. macdonald • prime minister of canada • confederation • transcontinental railway • raoilroad
Natural Disasters in Canada
With its size, wide variety of regions and weather patterns, Canada comes with several emergency risks. What natural disasters are specific to which regions, and how can
natural disasters • natural disaster canada • emergency preparedness • survival kit • avalanche
With its size, wide variety of regions and weather patterns, Canada comes with several emergency risks. What natural disasters are specific to which regions, and how can
natural disasters • natural disaster canada • emergency preparedness • survival kit • avalanche
Terry Fox
Born in 1958, this native of Winnipeg raised millions of dollars when he attempted to run across Canada.
terry fox • cancer research • marathon of hope • winnipeg • rick hansen
Born in 1958, this native of Winnipeg raised millions of dollars when he attempted to run across Canada.
terry fox • cancer research • marathon of hope • winnipeg • rick hansen
The Churchill Protocol
There are few times during the Fringe (or at any theatre, for that matter) that you encounter a show that is not only funny, smart and interesting and makes you think.
the churchill protocol • kris joseph • patrick gauthier • toronto fringe festival • winnipeg fringe festival
There are few times during the Fringe (or at any theatre, for that matter) that you encounter a show that is not only funny, smart and interesting and makes you think.
the churchill protocol • kris joseph • patrick gauthier • toronto fringe festival • winnipeg fringe festival
The Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League make up the Canadian Hockey League.
calgary hitmen • lethbridge hurricanes • medicine hat tigers • red deer rebels • swift current broncos
The Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League make up the Canadian Hockey League.
calgary hitmen • lethbridge hurricanes • medicine hat tigers • red deer rebels • swift current broncos
A Look at the Provinces, Part IX: Prince Edward Island
This is the ninth article in the series. Prince Edward Island is the Island province between North of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The Small Island, not the big one, that would be Newfoundland. PEI, as it is abbreviated, is the smallest and least populated province in Canada. It has an area of 5,660 square kilometres and has a population of 129,765 people (Less than Brampton, Ontario). The Capital is Charlottetown, where the Concept of Confederation Started yet it joined latter, 1873.
canada • prince edward island • charlottetown
This is the ninth article in the series. Prince Edward Island is the Island province between North of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The Small Island, not the big one, that would be Newfoundland. PEI, as it is abbreviated, is the smallest and least populated province in Canada. It has an area of 5,660 square kilometres and has a population of 129,765 people (Less than Brampton, Ontario). The Capital is Charlottetown, where the Concept of Confederation Started yet it joined latter, 1873.
canada • prince edward island • charlottetown
Children's Television
This week: Made-for-TV movie "Heck's Way Home" and YTV's "The Adventures of Shirley Holmes".
This week: Made-for-TV movie "Heck's Way Home" and YTV's "The Adventures of Shirley Holmes".
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