Observations, Reservations, Conversations

Casual commentary about political, cultural and economic issues with a particular interest on the city of Winnipeg by John Dobbin

Monday, June 30, 2014

Young Artists For Haiti - Wavin' Flag - What Canada Does Best

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In Honour of Canada Day and generally who we are when we reach out.     Soloists (in order of appearance) K'naan Nelly Fur...

ESPN Attended Blue Bomber Game

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Drew Willy Celebrate Wins Over Toronto ESPN's Peter King was at the Winnipeg Blue Bomber game last Thursday as they faced off agains...
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Sunday, June 29, 2014

New Condos For Shaftesbury Boulevard

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9 Detached Condos for Shaftesbury Blvd The city has sold of surplus land behind Shaftesbury High School and overlooking Shaftesbury'...
Friday, June 27, 2014

Whither Rapid Transit?

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Osborne Transit Station The debate over rapid transit in Winnipeg has gone on for decades. In the end all that has been built of Phase 1...
Thursday, June 26, 2014

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life Sing-Along - Monty Python

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  The Bombers can look on the bright side of life now.

Graduation (Friends Forever) - Vitamin C HD

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For all the graduates this week.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014

President Snow's Panem Address - Hunger Games Mockingjay

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Monday, June 23, 2014

The Legacy of Sam Katz

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The last laugh? After 10 years as mayor, what is Sam Katz's legacy? This isn't always a question that can be answered with imm...

St. Vincent - Digital Witness

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

OK Go - The Writing's On the Wall - Official Video

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Friday, June 20, 2014

Destination Maternity Coming to Polo Park

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Destination Maternity, sister store to Motherhood Maternity on Kenaston is hiring now to fill staff positions for their soon to be open...
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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Victoria's Secret Coming to St. Vital Centre

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The runaway success of Victoria 's Secret at Polo Park has encouraged the retailer to open another location in Winnipeg. Hiring has ...
Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Roblin Boulevard Part 9

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Asahi Japanese Restaurant Closed 2014 In 2008, a makeover of an old strip mall on Roblin Boulevard saw the entry of Starbucks and posh...
Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Uniqlo to Open in Polo Park?

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Fashion experts have been discussing where there fast growing Japanese retailer will build their stores in Canada and all agreed that Pol...
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Saturday, June 14, 2014

Grant Park Landmark Cinema Expansion

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Landmark to add Xtreme Theater to Grant Park At present the Landmark 8 Cinema at Grant Park Mall is basically the same as it was under f...
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Friday, June 13, 2014

Globe Theatre Winnipeg - Where to Now?

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I guess we can't say we didn't see this one coming. The three Globe Theaters in Portage Place are closing. This comes on the heels...
Sunday, June 8, 2014

Calder Cup on Winnipeg TV

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Winnipeg fans will be able to watch the St. John's IceCaps starting tonight on Shaw, Bell and MTS TV. The farm club of the Winnipeg ...
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Friday, June 6, 2014

Fossil Coming to Winnipeg

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Fossil store is coming to Polo Park this year according to the company. In all likelihood the store will be located in the newly renovat...

St. John's IceCaps Canada's Team

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The Stanley Cup is being fought by the New York Ranger and the Los Angeles Kings. There are many Canadian players on both team but alas, t...
Thursday, June 5, 2014

New Apartment for Charleswood

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3605 Roblin used to have Co-op Gas at front of lot At 3605 Roblin Boulevard, there was originally a Co-Op Gas kiosk. After the Charleswo...
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