Category: City of Winnipeg

Science fiction and fantasy can give space for exploring new ideas with a degree of separation from everyday life, and often use world-building to question what we, as a society, see as “normal”. That’s why I want to use this … Continue reading →

We’re still mid-summer but in a little over a month, hockey pre-season will be upon us. If you want to get a jump on your fall reading, put down that Beach Read for a few minutes to score some hockey romance … Continue reading →

I’m something of a newcomer to the mystery genre. While I had occasionally picked up a popular title, I only actively started reading it when I began hosting a murder mystery book club at the library. Since then, mysteries have … Continue reading →

This month, the Time to Read podcast will be reading a funny book by an old white guy. Must be a Trevor pick. Terry Fallis’ The Best Laid Plans is about a political aide who is forced to run a … Continue reading →

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Reading is often thought of as a solitary act but it’s really a time when we get to meet new people. Sometimes characters remind us of friends, acquaintances, or even ourselves. Other times, they are individuals we might never encounter … Continue reading →

When summer weather arrives, many Winnipeggers take advantage of the heat by taking a dip in a pool, while others seek out activities on Winnipeg’s many waterways, such as boating, kayaking, or canoeing. However you beat the heat, it’s important to do so safely and responsibly.  Each year, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responds…

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