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Throw some darts for D’Arcy’s ARC on April 15

Jeff McFarlane 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

One of the things I love about the pet community is the love we share for our animals. After children, there is nothing we can add to our lives that offers as big a return as pets. They deserve every bit of pampering we give them.

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Preparation, planning are key to healthy eating

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Preparation, planning are key to healthy eating

Crystal Kirby-Peloquin 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

Are you a shift worker who struggles with nutrition? Or maybe you’re a parent who’s spending a lot of hours up at night with a child?

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When looking for late-night food, single-serve soups, pasta dishes, rice, steamed veggies and bagged salads are easy wins.

What else can I invest in?

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What else can I invest in?

Christine Ibbotson 4 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

Dear Money Lady,

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Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

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Buying a fixer-upper home and then selling it once it has been remodeled is a very lucrative way to make money.

What fees should you pay a financial adviser?

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What fees should you pay a financial adviser?

Christine Ibbitson 4 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023

Dear Money Lady,

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Fees for financial services can vary. The amount you pay for professional financial advice should be based on your own comfort level.

Exploring the beaches of Portugal

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Exploring the beaches of Portugal

RoseAnna Schick 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023

When tourism was cancelled during the pandemic, we could only dream of faraway places. So I wrote a story about virtual travel, because peering in on webcams was one safe way to still see the world without leaving home.

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Photo by RoseAnna Schick

Matosinhos, a beach 10 kilometres north of Porto, is a favourite getaway for locals and tourists alike.

A brief history of International Women’s Day

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A brief history of International Women’s Day

Canstar staff 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023

International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world on March 8 as a time to reflect on progress while also calling for changes that still need to be made.

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Internationalwomensday.com

“Embrace Equity” is the theme of International Women’s Day 2023. The United Nations has officially recognized International Women’s Day since 1977.

Visiting Christian holy sites

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Visiting Christian holy sites

RoseAnna Schick 3 minute read 2:00 AM CDT

For Christians, the season leading up to Easter Sunday is significant. Lent is a period of reflection and reparation that begins on Ash Wednesday and spans 40 days. It ends the day before Good Friday and is a spiritual time for holy places and pilgrimages. For those who want to unite in prayer and purpose, or for those simply seeking to nourish the soul, here are some renowned Christian sites worth visiting:

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Photo by RoseAnna Schick

Catedral de Santiago, in Galicia, Spain, is the destination point for pilgrams walking the Way of St. James.

Kassie is an easygoing, loving girl

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Kassie is an easygoing, loving girl

Manitoba Mutts 2 minute read 2:00 AM CDT

Manitoba Mutts Dog Rescue is a 100-per-cent, foster-home based, not-for-profit, charitable rescue with a mission to relieve animals in distress and animal suffering from overpopulation and/or abandonment, provide for the care, maintenance and rehabilitation of stray, abandoned and displaced animals in Manitoba and be a leader on matters that promote and improve the welfare of all animals through enhancement, protection, care and education.

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Meet Kassie.

Worrisome trends found by BBB Risk Report

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Worrisome trends found by BBB Risk Report

Better Business Bureau 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

Consumers are chasing an enemy that stays one step ahead. As awareness and education of fraud prevention grows, so do the tricks fraudsters employ. As much as we’d like to think we’re too wise to fall prey to their lies, the numbers show us otherwise.

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Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

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The 2022 BBB Risk Report reveals consumers are losing more money and becoming more susceptible to scams. Home improvement scams took top spot on the 2022 riskiest scam list.

Playful Hughie would like a forever home

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Playful Hughie would like a forever home

Manitoba Mutts 2 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023

Hi, I’m Hughie, I am an active energetic boy who loves to play hard and then relax beside you on the couch for cuddles.

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Meet Hughie!

The final item on a company checklist

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The final item on a company checklist

Better Business Bureau 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023

What’s your mental checklist when you start a new job?

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The backbone of workplace culture is a company’s code of ethics.

A ‘good’ retirement starts with a plan

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A ‘good’ retirement starts with a plan

Christine Ibbotson 4 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023

Dear Money Lady Readers,

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Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023

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The first 18 months of so of retirement are called the ‘honeymoon phase,’ when many retirees travel and explore far more than they will in later years.

Proper breeding leads to lovable puppies

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Proper breeding leads to lovable puppies

Jeff McFarlane 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023

There’s nothing sweeter and cuter than a puppy. Our social media feeds are certainly brightened up when people post cute pictures of puppies. We all love puppies.

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Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023

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If you want to breed dogs, do it right.

Get your kids up and moving

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Get your kids up and moving

Crystal Kirby-Peloquin 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023

If you’re worried that your kids aren’t getting enough exercise, you might be right. According to an extensive 2019 global study published in The Lancet, researchers found that over 80 per cent of kids between the ages of 11 and 17 were not active enough. That’s a huge number, and it’s concerning because physical activity is a determining factor in health outcomes related to obesity, diabetes and other conditions.

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Get moving with your kids, keep it simple and make it fun.

Starting again? Consider a collateral charge

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Starting again? Consider a collateral charge

Christine Ibbotson 4 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

Dear Money Lady,

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Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

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Older couples buying a home who bring different assets to the table may want to investigate setting up a collateral charge to ensure a 50/50 split.

We pull (and push) together every winter

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We pull (and push) together every winter

Random Acts of Kindness 5 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

After two years of compiling this column, I can say that I am always struck by how quickly and selflessly Winnipeggers and Manitobans act when they see others in distress during the winter months.

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Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

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It never fails — when the snow is deep and roads are slippery, Manitobans always come to the aid of those who need help.

Kassie is a cutie looking for a home

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Kassie is a cutie looking for a home

Manitoba Mutts 2 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

Hi. I’m Kassie and I’m a loving and easygoing girl who likes to go for long walks and be by your side.

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Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

Why you shouldn’t skip leg day

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Why you shouldn’t skip leg day

Crystal Kirby-Peloquin 3 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023

You’ve probably heard this old gym adage: “Don’t skip leg day!”

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It’s important to focus on more than just your upper body when working out. Full-body training creates better balance and symmetry, even if you’re only concerned with esthetics.

Mesa’s Fresh Foodie Trail

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Mesa’s Fresh Foodie Trail

RoseAnna Schick 3 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

Mesa is Arizona’s third-largest city and a true gem of a destination, situated just east of Phoenix. The word ‘mesa’ is Spanish for ‘table’, and it was so-named because of its flat geography in the centre of valleys, mountains, and rolling deserts. It’s the perfect moniker for a place where agri-tourism thrives and good food is in the spotlight.

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Photo by RoseAnna Shick

You can get five kinds of breakfast tacos at Steadfast Farm, and the most delicious lattes with unique flavours such as rose-vanilla, lavender-vanilla, spiced honey, and salted caramel.

Set ground rules for your adult kids

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Set ground rules for your adult kids

Christine Ibbotson 3 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

Dear Money Lady,

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We all want our children to succeed but we shouldn’t be expected to support them forever, either.

Lana’s a little dog just looking for love

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Lana’s a little dog just looking for love

Manitoba Mutts 1 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

Hi. I’m Lena. I’m a fun girl who loves toys, people and playing fetch.

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Hi! I’m Lana. Will you love me?

The times they are a-changin’

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The times they are a-changin’

Jeff McFarlane 4 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023

Like most of our world, the pet industry is changing. Smaller businesses are being gobbled up by multinational corporations, and that might not always help improve the situation.

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Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023

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Corporate ownership of Canadian veterinary clinics has increased dramatically in the past two decades.

The unrivalled power of talking it out

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The unrivalled power of talking it out

BBB Foundation 3 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023

“Let’s talk about it.”

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Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023

Dreamstime

Events which bring young people to discuss ethics take them out of the ABCs of the classroom into a forum where they can discuss varying values with respect.

The age-old debate — machine or free weights?

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The age-old debate — machine or free weights?

Crystal Kirby-Peloquin 3 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023

What’s more effective in the gym: free weights or machines?

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If you’re just starting a program, you might begin with the machines at the gym but don’t be afraid to experiment with free weights, too. Just keep it light until you know what you’re doing.

Cobra is an active, playful bundle of energy

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Cobra is an active, playful bundle of energy

Manitoba Mutts 2 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

Hi! I’m Cobra!

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Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

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This is Cobra!

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