Tag: North End

Pollock's Hardware 100 years in the community

Celebrating a century at Pollock’s Hardware

The floorboards of Pollock’s Hardware Co-op on Main Street in Winnipeg’s North End have seen plenty of traffic. In fact, they’ve seen an entire century go by. Oh, if those…

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Renting vs. owning: Can you afford to buy a house?

Owning a home seems to be an increasingly distant dream for many young Canadians. A recent survey found that 80% of 18 to 28-year-old urban dwellers were worried they wouldn’t…

How to openly and honestly talk about money with family and friends

If you’re like many people, you may have an aversion to discussing finances. Discussing one’s personal finances is taboo for lots of people. Even just thinking about it can be…

ACU celebrates 10 years of Recognition Counts

In 2012, international immigration in Manitoba dipped from the year prior—the first decline in a decade. One local settlement organization warned the drop could dent Manitoba’s labour supply and have…