Topic: Manitoba

Despite slowing growth, shareholders' faith in Warren Buffett holds strong

At Berkshire Hathaway Inc's annual meeting, investors acknowledged the company's fastest-growing days have probably passed. But shareholders say they are still confident with Warren Buffett and his hand-picked management team at the helm.

'Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye': 5 stories from a family's time near the Arctic

Zac Unger temporarily moved his family to Churchill, Manitoba, to experience life in the polar bear wild. Here are some of his stories from his book "Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye."

Charlie Weingarten finds fresh ways to champion selfless acts of philanthropy

A member of a philanthropic family founded Explore.org to inspire selflessness and lifelong learning.

Are you up on Latin American news? Try our quiz.

It's been a big year in Latin America, and the Monitor has brought you on-the-ground reports from Mexico to Manitoba Colony, Bolivia. You probably know that Brazil is booming and former dictator Manuel Noriega arrived in Panama. But beyond the headlines, how closely did you follow the big events of 2011? Test your comprehension in this 2011 year-end quiz.
12/28/2011 12:33 pm

NHL realignment destined to fuel rivalries - and the fan base

When the Atlanta Thrashers became the Winnipeg Jets over the summer, the move precipitated the biggest NHL realignment in 15 years. The owners' vote Monday aims for a fan-friendly league that emphasizes hockey's old rivalries.
12/06/2011 09:33 am

In Bolivia, rape trial pries open closed society of Mennonite 'Old Colonies'

A rape scandal inside one of the world's few remaining Mennonite 'Old Colonies' in Bolivia points to much deeper troubles for women in such reclusive sects.
08/21/2011 02:23 pm

Heat wave: Can the power grid handle it?

With the upper half of the US in the grip of a heat wave, energy usage is hitting records or near-records. But grid operators say they are prepared for the increased demand.
07/21/2011 07:37 pm

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 05/15

Red River floods fields, but US farmers ready

Red River: Every year, farmers in the valley all but halt deliveries of stored crops to handling facilities due to muddy or flooded yards and roads.
04/13/2011 02:33 pm

Baby names in frontier states are more unique

Baby names: The same values that pushed adventurous individuals into new territories as our country was being populated may still show up in the names their descendants give to babies, a new study finds.
02/25/2011 11:37 am

Global News Blog Festivus becomes worldwide holiday. Break out the Festivus pole! [video]

Festivus, the holiday introduced on a "Seinfeld" episode 13 years ago, is being marked around the world today, especially by the twittering classes who turned the made-up celebration into a top Twitter trend.
12/23/2010 03:15 pm

In Pictures Climate change and animals

In Pictures Polar Bears

Partial lunar eclipse coming on June 26

Partial lunar eclipse will occur in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 26. The moon will cross through the southern portion of Earth's shadow. With clear skies, those in western and central North America will be able to see the shadow pass across the moon.
06/18/2010 01:36 pm

Venus now at pinnacle of evening visibility. Where to find it?

We're talking about the planet, not the tennis star, although she can be brilliant too. Venus is that brillant orb in the western sky, seen shortly after sunset.
06/11/2010 04:03 pm

Gallery CITES conference fails to protect any threatened marine species

Super Sunday: US vs. Canada tops day of hockey grudge matches

The men's hockey competition kicks into high gear on Super Sunday – a day that will see replays of the past three Winter Olympic gold medal finals, including a US vs. Canada game.
02/21/2010 08:11 am

In Pictures Following the Olympic Flame

In Pictures Curling

In Pictures Animal Moms

A shady retreat in Toronto

A narrow urban garden evokes the feel of quiet countryside.
03/30/2009 01:00 am

A case of cold plagiarism?

Guitarist Joe Satriani's claim against Coldplay highlights the complexity of comparing melodies.
01/23/2009 12:00 am

Canadians pull together under a blanket of snow

Rare coast-to-coast white Christmas refreshes sense of unity.
12/26/2008 12:00 am

California jumps to front of global-warming fight

Its new emissions plan aims to cut each Californian's carbon 'footprint' from 14 tons to 10 tons a year by 2020.
12/12/2008 12:00 am

The Monitor's View States lead on scrubbing carbon

Their efforts may be timid, but they show enterprise compared to Washington.
10/02/2008 01:00 am