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Fabricio Mendes, SVP Asset Management and Investor Relations, LS Properties, shakes hands with a man outside a building.
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LS Properties takes community-centered approach to Winnipeg real estate

For Winnipeg-based LS Properties, finding high-quality properties isn’t the only business focus. It’s also looking for high-quality relationships. LS Properties is a local real estate company that acquires properties in…

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5 simple steps to set up your own email account

Whether you’re new to digital banking or already use it, there are some quick things you can do to make day-to-day transactions easier and faster. Having an email address is…

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Businessman in freight and transportation holding mobile phone using a tablet to check shipping container inventory, talking with business advisor about business operating line of credit
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Is it time to get an operating line of credit for your business?

If you run a business and need extra working capital, or if you’ve been looking for short-term financing, consider a business line of credit. You can use this form of…

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Money tips

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Kilter Brewing Co. serves up craft beer and community connection in St. Boniface

Deep in the heart of St. Boniface, Kilter Brewing Company is a hidden treasure—an oasis for Winnipeggers to escape their day-to-day routines, enjoy craft beer and connect with their community….

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How to use a mortgage calculator to budget better

Learn how to use ACU’s mortgage calculator to figure out how much mortgage you can afford, and what budget you should set before you start house hunting. A mortgage lender…

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Manitoba Mortgage FAQs

Manitoba mortgage FAQs answered

Manitoba’s hot housing market continues its upward trajectory, with sales increasing 10.9% in the first 11 months of 2024. In November alone, home sales jumped 20.3% over the same period…

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Business growth

The founders of Kilter Brewing Co seen inside the Winnipeg-based brewery.
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Kilter Brewing Co. serves up craft beer and community connection in St. Boniface

Deep in the heart of St. Boniface, Kilter Brewing Company is a hidden treasure—an oasis for Winnipeggers to escape their day-to-day routines, enjoy craft beer and connect with their community….

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Building resilience through Manitoba’s local food initiative

Photo Credit: St. Norbert’s Farmers Market photo supplied by Direct Farm Manitoba.

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How to finance your commercial renovation

Business renovations can come with cash flow challenges. A large renovation may require a significant upfront investment, which could pinch your cash flow. You may have to deal with payment…

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Community stories

Celebrating 10 years of Stinger's Credit Union

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of student-run credit union

Just over 10 years ago, a survey circulated at Winnipeg’s Technical Vocational High School. The results showed that students at the school, commonly known as Tec Voc, felt short-changed—they were…

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The founders of Kilter Brewing Co seen inside the Winnipeg-based brewery.
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Kilter Brewing Co. serves up craft beer and community connection in St. Boniface

Deep in the heart of St. Boniface, Kilter Brewing Company is a hidden treasure—an oasis for Winnipeggers to escape their day-to-day routines, enjoy craft beer and connect with their community….

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Direct Farm Manitoba shoppers at an outdoor stand
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Building resilience through Manitoba’s local food initiative

Photo Credit: St. Norbert’s Farmers Market photo supplied by Direct Farm Manitoba.

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