Doug Lunney
Winnipeg Sun
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Ready, aim, tag
Nopharat Kousonsavath was on the hunt for a unique activity-based venture when he discovered one that hit the target. → Read More
Starbuck plans on ice
The town of Starbuck is about to enter a new ice age thanks to a successful fundraising campaign. → Read More
Winnipeg walkabout
I would have been more engaged in history class if my teachers included more about how our city evolved, but for whatever reason there was little discussion about local past events. → Read More
Dressed for success
Every time Laura Wittig sees the expression on a young woman's face as she tries on a grad dress for the first time, it reinforces why she volunteers her time with Gowns for Grads. → Read More
Lunch with The Sun
When it comes to getting the Winnipeg Sun into the hands of more readers, Brad Sweeney has bin there and done that — as in hauling around a converted recycling bin filled with newspapers. → Read More
RCMP use 'homeless' tactic to nab cell-phone infractions
If you drive by this homeless man with a cell phone in your hand it’s going to cost you a lot more than spare change. → Read More
Kids running the show at Jardins St. Leon Gardens
They have strong roots in the community, so it’s only natural that the next generation of the Remillard family tree takes over Jardins St. Leon Gardens. → Read More
Jefferson Highway to make history
If you've never heard of the historic Jefferson Highway that runs from Winnipeg to New Orleans, you're not alone. → Read More
Play On! Tourney skips May long in hopes of better weather
Tom McGouran was never a weather man during his lengthy career as a radio host, but he’s willing to predict friendlier skies for this year’s Play On! street hockey festival. → Read More
Winnipeg collector compares passion for goalie masks to Picasso
Jimmy Mac’s hockey goalie mask collection dominates his living room and spills over onto two book shelves in his apartment’s kitchen. → Read More
Still Wildewood, even after demo
Kathy Bentley has been watching a steady stream of Winnipeggers stopping on North Drive to say farewell to an old friend this week. → Read More
Revved up for new generation
Perhaps it's a stretch to say reviving a classic hotrod was part of their bucket list, but members of the Manitoba Street Rod Association are revved up that a car from decades ago is being displayed again for another generation to see. → Read More
Dogged fundraising
They are dedicated volunteers who are frequently on the go looking for lost dogs, so they might as well have a run for fun with their four-legged friends. → Read More
Golf course near Winnipeg revamped
Brian Campbell is determined to bring a Warren-area golf course out of the rough and back on the green with a new name, a few changes to the links and a different way of operating. → Read More
What have you missed with Facebook's 'hidden' inbox?
I thought my tech-savvy daughter was pulling my leg the other day when she said there was a way I could find hidden Facebook messages that may have been sent my way years ago. → Read More
Nonprofit Purple Cactus boutique offers second-hand discounts
It's called the Purple Cactus Thrift Boutique and its directors strive to make people feel good on the inside as much as they want them to look fashionable on the outside. → Read More
Up all night
If staff at Ness Middle School ever want to come up with a different fundraising idea, they may have to stay up all night trying to think of a more successful event. → Read More
Eye-catching artworks crafted by students
Many of us look forward to sitting by our fire pits this summer, but chances are the one in your backyard won’t hold a candle to the impressive pieces of art being made at some Winnipeg high schools. → Read More
Man finds long-lost toy at Winnipeg collectibles store
Michael Paille summed it up perfectly by saying it was like being part of an episode of the Twilight Zone. → Read More
Geek chic
One couldn’t blame Brenda Giesbrecht if she let a series of health issues get her down, but instead it brought out her creative side. → Read More