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Winnipeg Free Press
11-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Winnipeg Free Press
A little compromise could go swimmingly
Opinion DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: It's June and my cute-but-chubby wife doesn't want to go to any beaches. She was cheated on way back when by a weightlifter guy and blamed it on her imperfect body. I'm betting it was really the fault of her relentless jealousy. I knew she was a jealous woman before we got married, but four years later, I'm so tired of her body-weight hangup that I can't stand it. We haven't been to the beach together in two years. I want her to expose her beautiful round shape to people at the beach — not that they would care. In fact, I think we're a good-looking couple. She's in her 30s and a very sexy woman with long black hair and green eyes. I'm tall and skinny, and I don't want another skeleton like myself to play with in bed. Yet she still thinks I may have roving eyes for skinnier women. I've never wanted that. Today my wife said she would never be into sunbathing on the beach again. Do I really need to scrape up the money to install a pool for us for two or three short months a year because of her weight hangup? I think I just need the water and swimming, and I'm tired of our endless holiday discussion being all about her and her body issues. How can we solve this, and fast? — Annoyed Husband, North Kildonan Dear Annoyed: Why not compromise with an above-ground pool — not big enough to break the bank, but big enough to have fun swimming with friends and family, and also for the two of you to play together in privacy. When it comes to your wife's 'hangups,' have you openly expressed to her how much you like her 'beautiful round' physique? A few compliments — especially when they're honest — can go a long way to boosting someone's self-esteem. When it comes to a backyard plan, your wife might appreciate a funky little change room right by the pool, so she and other shy girlfriends can get into the pool without having to walk much of a distance feeling overly exposed. An above-ground pool may not be the beach proper, but it's certainly way more fun than stubbornly doing nothing. Dear Miss Lonelyhearts; I can't get that song My Boyfriend's Back out of my head because it just happened. My Grade 11 boyfriend came back for our recent high school reunion with no wife anymore. I was there and I'm single again myself. We both felt shy and had lots to drink, but we also got to dance together like old times. He even smelled the same — like beer and Old Port cigars. He phoned me today, and my heart roared. But am I just asking for trouble? — Boyfriend's Back, southwestern Manitoba Dear Boyfriend's Back: The real trouble happens when single-again people lose their derring-do and won't even take a chance on dating old friends or new love interests. So why not avoid any future regret for not acting and go for at least one date with this old boyfriend? If it doesn't work out past a single date or maybe two, you will still have had an enjoyable time. Most people simply don't get enough fun in their grownup working lives, and it's time people try to remedy that by taking some reasonable chances in their social lives. It can be great for both emotional and physical health, and you'll avoid the regret of not even having had the courage to give it a shot. Please send your questions and comments to lovecoach@ or Miss Lonelyhearts c/o the Winnipeg Free Press, 1355 Mountain Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R2X 3B6. Maureen ScurfieldAdvice columnist Maureen Scurfield writes the Miss Lonelyhearts advice column. Read full biography Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Coverage of pro-Palestinian protest was dangerously sanitized
May 30—I was deeply disappointed by your May 21 article, "Police arrest 20 pro-Palestinian protesters in Old Port." Public protest is a cornerstone of democracy and criticism of any government — including Israel's — is fair and necessary. But the coverage of this protest was not fair. It was selective, incomplete and dangerously sanitized. While the article quoted signs critical of Israel and cited multiple reports portraying Israeli actions harshly, it omitted that protestors were chanting "From the river to the sea," a slogan widely recognized as a call for the elimination of Israel as a Jewish state. Including some slogans while omitting that slogan amounts to whitewashing rhetoric that crosses the line from protest into hate. There is a staggering hypocrisy in accusing Israel of genocide while calling for the destruction of the world's only Jewish state. This wasn't just a call for humanitarian aid — it was defined by inflammatory, extremist language that contributes directly to rising antisemitic violence. We saw that reality hours later, when Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, two Israeli embassy staffers, were gunned down outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., reportedly by an assailant shouting "Free Palestine." That didn't happen in Gaza or Tel Aviv, it happened on American soil, and it was fueled by the very hate, on our streets, your paper chose to ignore. By omitting the most provocative chant and offering no Jewish perspective, the Press Herald didn't just report incompletely — it helped normalize hate. Justin Schair Freeport Copy the Story Link We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others. We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion. You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs. Show less
CTV News
30-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Minor damage after Montreal Old Port business set on fire
An SPVM police officer gets out of his patrol car in Montreal, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press) A business in Montreal's Old Port suffered minor damages after a fire early Friday morning. Montreal police (SPVM) received a 911 call at 4 a.m. about a suspected break-in at the establishment on Saint-Pierre Street near Saint-Paul Street. 'When police officers arrived on site, they were able to see that there was a fire that was started outside,' said Jean-Pierre Brabant, a spokesperson with Montreal police. 'They managed to control the fire with a fire extinguisher. From there, they were able to see that there was a broken window on that business.' Investigators remain on site, and a perimeter has been established in the area. There have been no arrests. The file has been transferred to the Montreal police arson squad.
Hospitality Net
28-05-2025
- General
- Hospitality Net
Welcome to Hotel Amista, Provencal Home by Dorothee Delaye Located at the Old Port of Marseille
Our Provencal Home in the heart of Marseille Welcome to the real South. Where the sun is king and conviviality is the order of the day. Enter the Noailles district. Contrasting, creative. A stone's throw from the Old Port and the legendary Canebière. As you turn down a narrow alleyway, the majestic façade of our Amista hotel, adorned with lion heads, gargoyles and wrought-iron balconies, recounts a glorious past. Inside, the soul of a Provencal home awaits you. Welcome to Ginto, a chic and elegant neighborhood home. A 24-room hotel designed like an upscale house dedicated to travels. The luxury of palatial bedding, decor by Dorothée Delaye, pieces found on our travels and the pleasure of feeling at home in an intimate, unpretentious setting. Amista? It's the new name of the former Hôtel Saint-Louis, completely redesigned in the Ginto style. It means "friendship" in Provençal, and for us, it means a lot. Our Rooms and Suites Our rooms, just steps from the Old Port, are true havens of peace. Their chic atmosphere invites you to relax and escape, while the balconies or terraces offer a soothing view over room features high-quality amenities carefully selected to ensure a unique experience: queen-size bed, free WiFi, shower or bathtub… The refined retro décor creates a warm ambiance with wall photos, vintage mirrors, and wooden chairs, making the space both intimate and welcoming. Succumb to the charm of a new gourmet restaurant On the dining side, Table Louison, named in homage the Saint-Louis district with a feminine touch, takes a "home from home" approach! The kitchen features authentic, no-fuss gastronomy that's all about sharing sharing and conviviality. With its bar reminiscent of old apothecary counters, the bistro atmosphere bistro atmosphere is welcoming and bright, chic but not stuffy chic but not stuffy, in the image of its host venue. Throughout the throughout the day, the Hotel Amista's restaurant will be delighted to welcome all those looking for a place where they can share a moment in total simplicity! Neighbourhood life Bistros, spices, colorful boats, singing voices, the daily market, old-fashioned boutiques... here, everything shines. With pink cheeks and your feet (almost) in the Mediterranean, you're just a stone's throw from the Vieux Port. You're staying in a district where small scallops rub shoulders with Haussmannian buildings, narrow streets and institutions like the Maison Empereur boutique, with its centuries of history. Our Amista is the ideal starting point for exploring this authentic Marseille. Hotel website
