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Dr. Hajra Mirza opened the Rossmere Pharmacy in North Kildonan in 2005. “Fate brought me here,” she says.

Fully vegan restaurants are rare in Winnipeg. That’s why Laura Hansen decided to open Circle Kitchen one year ago.

It’s not uncommon to see a patron strumming on a guitar. Or friends embroiled in deep conversation on the green lounge chairs in the corner. Or grandparents encouraging their grandbabies to create something special at the art table.

There is one on the counter at the Acorn Café. His name is Nutz, he’s stuffed, and as the unofficial mascot of the café in Generation Green he’s a reminder of the coffee and lunch spot’s origins.

Product packaging is important. It helps communicate the value proposition of a product and speaks volumes to customers while the product is on a shelf.

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