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The French way of life is about taking time to appreciate your food and the people around you – and for shopkeep Larissa Webster it is key to running a successful business.

Bundle up and put a fun twist on your winter.

Greg Tonn opened Into The Music new and used record store more than 30 years ago and proved himself ahead of the curve by continuing to stock vinyl even when CDs made them seem obsolete.

Constance Menzies remembers the Christmases of her childhood as lovely and lavish. “Our holidays were rich,” even if her family was not, she said.

Swimming has health benefits, it boosts a child’s confidence, and it can provide kids with future jobs, says the founder of a charity dedicated to ensuring all young Winnipeggers can learn how to swim.

Ce Soir Lingerie’s Carol Yaschuk is a risk-taker. “You have to be to start your own business,” she said. “You also have to trust yourself.”