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Aries (March 21 to April 19) You know the maxim “under-promise and over-deliver?” This is especially true for you right now – it’s better to be honest and lose a customer than to disappoint someone. Hone your pitch and you’ll still prove to be a worthy option. Plus, an honest approach will invite loyalty.


Taurus (April 20 to May 20) You’ve had a rough go with a partnership or maintaining a client, and a clean break is on the way. Though it’s bad news for business, you’ll be able to form a more agreeable relationship in its wake. Once you’ve got the new partner- ship secured, you won’t miss the last one at all.


Gemini (May 21 to June 20) There’s been some bad publicity or angry words exchanged at your work. Keep your expressed opinions to a minimum on the topic. This will help your eventual work prospects – it’s a small world. A job in government is possible, and you’ll want to start practising being diplomatic.


Cancer (June 21 to July 22) Turn your focus on the energizing group project you’ve been put on to. Be open to learning something from everyone involved in the collaboration – even a new hire or someone younger. Remember: teachers come in all ages. Show respect to them, even if they take a surprising form.


Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your personal life is demanding your attention this month. You may want to warn your workplace so you avoid nega- tive perceptions. Sometimes, you need to be your own biggest advocate. Imagine what your best friend would say, and then reframe it to come from you.


Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You may find yourself on the job hunt again – but this time, make sure you target your approach. Take aim at a growing industry or segment of your field. You may not have all the skills required yet, but very few will. What you do have to bring to the table will outshine whatever’s lacking.


Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) If you experience a layoff or defeat in your career, don’t belabour over it. A different opportunity will surface that makes you nervous – which is good. Leaving your comfort zone is where the real learning and growing happens. You may even discover a hidden talent of yours.


Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You’re fiery, and a display of your passion could put you at odds with someone at work this month. If things take a turn for the uncertain, focus on what is going well in your life: family, friends or a partner. You may be lucky enough to find the same support at a job one day.


Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might stumble on some unfavourable intel about your employer. Don’t panic, and definitely don’t spread the news – just quietly start looking for alternate sources of employment. Maybe your first step out won’t be your dream job, but you’ll be able to build your career back up.


Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Sometimes, you’ve got to do the “shoulds” at work. Even though a conference or meeting may seem utterly point- less to you, it could matter a great deal to your employer. Look at it as a chance to keep eyes on your competition – and other opportunities – in the workforce.


Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) There could be some kind of failure at work that is pinned on you. Rather than fight it (they’ve made up their mind anyway), admit to your part, and make a graceful exit. Use this transition as a catalyst for success. Maybe a home business could be the answer – you’re more than capable.


Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) A conflict with the higher-ups is making it difficult for you to do your job with dignity. Instead of sticking it out, start looking for somewhere new. Go where your talents will be rewarded, and your ideas and input valued. You’ll love working for a creatively open and stimulating company.


Solutions Park Theatre has changed a lot since it opened 100 years ago.


Taking a walk through history A sunny day welcomed the city’s annual Jane’s Walk,


a celebration of our diverse neighbourhoods and urban exploration. Passionate locals share their knowledge of the his-


tory, design, activism, music and arts backgrounds of various areas of the city in themed walking tours. Jino Distasio, longtime Riverview resident and pro-


fessor from the University of Winnipeg’s Institute of Urban Studies, led a walk called “A Streetcar named Riverview: Rambling Down South Osborne's History of Beer, Bears and Trains.” Distasio himself has deep- rooted history in the area – he saw his first film at Te Park Teatre in 1974. Hundreds of Winnipeggers hit the streets Saturday


to learn from 30 different volunteer-run walks. Jane’s Walks occur all over North America and the world, in honour of activist Jane Jacobs, every first weekend in May (coinciding with Jane Jacobs’ birthdate).


A new kind of complex A project designed to create affordable and market-


priced housing in the Osborne Village area may soon be a reality. Fundraising for the redevelopment of the Gas Station Arts Centre, including a towering eight-storey housing co-op, is being headed by Lloyd Axworthy and the developer. Tey’re aiming to raise $9 million to cover at least the theatre’s transformation. Te $32-million project will include 82 units, 31 of


which are earmarked for low-income tenants. A hand- ful of units are even being saved for teenagers who work with Macdonald Youth Services. Combining inclusive housing with a brand-new,


300-seat performance space is a fairly new idea for Winnipeg. Studies show that when people down on their luck


live among the middle class, they are upwardly mo- bile, seeing the possibilities for themselves and taking advantage of the better amenities and surrounding influences. Time will tell if the Lakeview Realty of Canada non- profit development will be successful, and spur others.


Good prospects for grads According to a CareerBuilder study, companies are


enthusiastic about scooping up recent grads. Of the 400 companies surveyed, 62 per cent plan to hire recent post-secondary grads for vacant positions. Tough they were optimistic about their job pros- pects, companies are a little critical of the actual train-


The new Gas Station Arts Centre.


ing students receive. Many say there is too much emphasis on book learn-


ing, not practical skills (61 per cent), and there is a real need to be responsive to the industry’s needs when it comes to training. Internships and real-world experience was an aspect


they desired in interviewees' backgrounds, as well as a blend of soft skills and technical skills. Alarmingly, only one in five companies felt that edu-


cational institutions were adequately preparing grads for roles within their organizations.


Pow wow acknowledges flux of Indigenous graduates Te 26th annual traditional graduation pow wow


for Indigenous students at the University of Manitoba celebrated the over 350 Indigenous students graduating this year. Tat number is up from over 250 Indigenous graduands in previous years. Te pow wow honours and celebrates the academic


achievement of Indigenous post-secondary students from the University of Manitoba. An honour song is shared, during which time all the


graduands enter the circle to be recognized and receive certificates.


-UM Today


Shifting perceptions A powerful exhibit by Winnipeg artist KC Adams can


be found in bus shacks, on businesses’ walls and in key locations all over the city. Perception challenges the viewer to interpret por-


traiture through two lenses. Te portraits confront the racist stereotypes Indigenous people face. In one photo, where the subject looks on expression-


lessly, a demeaning phrase is the caption. Ten, the text urges you to “look again.” Next to it, the same person is smiling, and perception-shattering information is revealed about them. Te timing for such an exhibit is compelling – be-


ing widely showcased around the city following the Maclean’s article calling Winnipeg “the most racist city in Canada”. Te untoward article has sparked some long-overdue


and healthy conversation about creating a better com- munity in Winnipeg. Te writer of the piece, former Winnipegger Nancy


Macdonald, was recently in town for a forum to discuss the issues presented in the article at the University of Winnipeg, along with a panel of Aboriginal activists and thinkers.


In the loop In case you missed anything – a roundup of facts we picked up last month


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