The Winnipeg-born artist returns home to receive the Order of Manitoba and reflects on reinvention, family and the life her music has created.

For many homeowners, the idea of downsizing begins with a practical question: Do I still need all this space? But more often, the decision becomes about something much bigger than square footage. Downsizing is about creating more time, more ease, and more freedom in everyday life.

The Banks Condominiums, a brand-new concrete condominium community by StreetSide Developments, is nearing completion on the Red River. After much anticipation, homebuyers and prospects can now step inside a brand-new display suite and experience the vision for this riverside community coming to life.

We believe, every single day, that people deserve flowers. Not just for the grand occasions - but for ordinary Tuesdays and the thank-yous that feel too big for words.

The garden’s looking lush and green, the evenings are warm and our weekends start to disappear. We head to the lake or the cabin, find a favourite patio, pack a picnic for the park or chase whatever adventures we can fit in. Summers in Manitoba have this way of making us want to do everything all at once and, for a few short months, we almost believe we can. 

There are some places that become more than just a venue – they become part of a person’s story. For Winnipeg singer-songwriter Nahla Moon, that place is Park Alleys. Tucked beneath its neon glow and familiar soundtrack of strikes, spares, and friendly conversation, the historic bowling alley has become what she affectionately calls her “living room” – a gathering place that has supported her through life’s highs and lows and connected her to a vibrant creative community.