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Aries (March 21 to April 19) You’re pretty convincing this month. You’ve got the swag- ger to land a big client or convince an executive you’re the right person for the job. Make sure you don’t sell yourself or your goods short – giving something away too easily makes it depreciate in value. Be confident!
Taurus (April 20 to May 20) Your workplace was a little stingier over the holidays than you’d hoped. Maybe profits were down. Play it safe with your personal finances, but don’t be afraid to look into some worthy risks for your business – research ideas from other countries and encourage them to expand their horizons.
Gemini (May 21 to June 20) You had an unfair performance review or customer service complaint. Although you feel defensive, stay calm when your boss goes over it with you. Give an unemo- tional account of your side, and swallow your pride. Your coworkers and boss are already prepared to take your side.
Cancer (June 21 to July 22) Someone is trying to make you their adversary at work. They’re jealous of the allies you’ve made and the good impressions you’ve earned, and want to take you down so they can rise up. Don’t get involved in their pettiness – your talent and work ethic speak for themselves.
Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your office got together on a project where a lot of hope was riding on its success, and it didn’t pan out. It will definitely hurt morale temporarily and you hate being unsuccessful, but know that it doesn’t reflect your own capabilities. Your boss knows that you’ll deliver the next time.
Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You kind of took the fall for a failed project, even though you were voicing concerns along the way. The irony of your doubt in the plans and being held to blame might prompt you to visit new career opportunities. Look beyond your usual horizons – even beyond our fair city.
Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) If you kind of fell out of love with your job, try to take some time off to recharge and reconsider your options. It’s possible that a hobby you’ve taken up could turn into a stable income. Make sure you use your extensive social network (and loyal followers) to market your work to first.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your bonus or payoff on a project may be a little heftier than you originally thought. Instead of blowing it on luxuries over the holidays, invest a portion of it in a TFSA or start a savings account. Grant yourself peace of mind – give the gift of your own financial stability in 2015.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) The new year means new beginnings, and you might find yourself moving away from a professional duo you were part of. Maybe your coworker quit or a business tie is no longer. Use the opportunity to catapult your original ideas without compromise. Trust your gut – it’s spot-on.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Lucky you – your stressful work period came to a close, giving you cause for huge relief. You won’t have to deal with that tough co-conspirator anymore. You may even have more of a passion project coming your way – some- thing in the arts suits your instincts really well.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Sometimes your ideas are deemed a little too progressive by the powers that be – and yet, you later find they would have been profitable. See what you can do to bridge this gap: embark on your own? Find an investor? You may have more profitable results if you assume the risk.
Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) You’ll kind of come out of your shell at the staff party. Don’t overdo it – but let them see the charming, magnetic person you are. Dress to impress, as well; all eyes will be on you. You may even make some valuable contacts. Bring a healthy stack of business cards to dole out.
Solutions
Managing partner Benjamin Nasberg and head chef Joe Paletta of Carbone Coal Fired Pizza, recently awarded "Best New Downtown Business – Restaurant."
Carbone wins best new downtown restaurant Remember when we put these gents on the cover of our
July issue? Maybe not – but we do. Teir innovation in bringing self-pour beer taps to the city didn’t go unnoticed. Te coal-fired pizza restaurant and lively evening spot
won top honours for best new downtown restaurant by the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ. Carbone already had a successful location on Taylor Av-
enue, but they brought a unique concept to the downtown with their self-pour beer taps, which had to gain special Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries approval. Clearly, downtown residents and visitors alike are enjoy- ing the freedom of it all.
Local business rebounds quickly from car crash Showcasing that classic Winnipeg resilience, the Times
Change(d) High and Lonesome Club reopened just three days after a car crashed into its front door. A company called Winnipeg Business worked hard for
three days in cold temperatures to restore its door and wall, and got the business up and running to host live music just three nights later. Te business took a hit (literally) in the early morning
in November at the corner of Main and St. Mary Avenue. Owner John Scoles said people have been suggesting he make a “door crasher” drink special – of course, for the kitschy bar, this will only add more interesting folklore to its reputation.
Winnipegger is Beer Mile champion of the world A local runner, who has won back-to-back Manitoba Half
Marathons, won big again at the Beer Mile World Champi- onship in Austin, Texas – proving to the world Winnipeggers know how to run and slug beer. Corey Gallagher trumped the competition, finishing
in five minutes, and came within four seconds of besting the world record. Te competition consists of running a 400-metre track four times (to complete a mile), but for each lap, runners have to chug a 12 oz. beer. Te competition is strict on types of beers – they can’t be
in easy-drinking cans, they have a minimum alcohol con- tent requirement, and no shot-gunning. If you think you’ve finally found your sport, check out
www.beermile.com.
Manitoba awarded at national tourism awards The 2014 Canadian Tourism Awards saw Manitoba locals
Merv and Lynda Gunter, of Frontier Adventures, come out on top for a lifetime achievement award. Te Gunters originally anticipated attracting only the few
brave souls who could weather the cold of the north when they started out in 1987, and now welcome thousands of international visitors to enjoy their viewing tours of polar bears and belugas in the wild north. Te Gunters have recently passed the company on to their son John, who is
The Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club managed to only stay down and out for three days after being struck by a car. Photo by AJ Batac.
now at the helm. Te Downtown Winnipeg BIZ was also awarded the VIA
Rail Canada Community Service Award for its initiative with the CEO Sleepout, which funds outreach, housing and employment programs for the city's homeless.
Pay-per-use lounge opens in Winnipeg airport A new luxurious experience recently debuted at Win-
nipeg Richardson International airport. High flyers can now enjoy Plaza Premium Lounge Man-
agement’s world-class experience that has been proven in over 110 lounges in 28 airports worldwide. Regardless of which class you’re flying, you can access
the premium lounge through the airport’s departures area. Te Winnipeg lounge is Plaza Premium’s 12th lounge in
Canada, and $40 entry covers access for two hours which includes any food, drink and services accessed while in the lounge. Talk about the perfect layover.
Te Treble plays 24 shows in 24 hours Te local indie rock outfit Te Treble performed a new
show every hour for an entire day to benefit CancerCare Manitoba. Te five-piece band hopped from location to location
around the city, including inventive outside gigs at Assini- boine Park skating rink, the City Hall tree, Portage and Main, and Te Forks Market. Attendees could listen to the group for free, chime in
to sing along, and make a donation for their time with all proceeds going to CancerCare. Te band has been doing a version of the event since 2011,
with proceeds going to a new cause each year. Te event wrapped up with a final show on Te Good Will
stage with plenty of well-wishers there to celebrate their long, successful day.
Coal and Canary Candle Company goes Hollywood After only three months in business, the local candle-
making duo landed some A-list clients for their soy and vegetable wax candles. Amanda Buhse and Tom Jansen are the business partners
behind the brand; they hand pour each and every candle, which is equipped with an exceptionally large wooden wick to differentiate the product. Buhse’s background in graphic design and marketing has also come in handy, clearly lifting the label to a level of sophistication to invite the Oscars and Grammy Awards to approve the pair’s products for their celebrity swag bags. Te business duo will be furiously working to fill 270
packs of three candles to market to the Hollywood celeb- rities. Locally, you can pick up their goods at Café Postal in St.
Boniface. In the loop In case you missed anything – a roundup of facts we picked up last month
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