smart | detour Career Horoscope


Aries (March 21 to April 19) If you’re on the hunt for employment, don’t be afraid to get some help with the process. Consult someone who has spent their career hiring people – they’ll have plenty of advice. When that perfect job opportunity comes along, you want to make sure you’re the top candidate.


Taurus (April 20 to May 20) There may be an opportunity for you to make a little more money on the side with freelance work. You’ll have to pres- ent yourself as the right person for the contract. Sell them on yourself with confident and straightforward communica- tion. Ask questions, be direct, and win them over!


Gemini (May 21 to June 20) Do you feel like you always have to prove your worth at work? It might be best to cut ties where possible – it’s not good for your self-confidence, or your career. Your best work doesn’t come out when you’re feeling sheepish. Keep in mind elsewhere people are singing your praises.


Cancer (June 21 to July 22) Resist the urge to gossip. No really. You have a colleague that just isn’t pulling their weight, and it’s impacting your work directly. But know that your boss isn’t blind to this. Soon, the issue will resolve itself, and you’ll come out unscathed and be far more productive on your own.


Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) Work has been a grind for you lately, and you’ve gotten little direction on the project you’re supposed to put out. But it’s not all doom and gloom: a good work dynamic is coming your way soon. You’ll be teamed up with other talents to bounce around ideas with. Look forward to that!


Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) When you’re disengaged, you don’t do your best work. If you’re finding your job seriously unrewarding, it may be time to pursue something else. It’ll feel good to get that familiar surge of motivation again. Have you tried asking for new tasks? You can’t know if you don’t ask.


Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) It’s tough to swallow your pride, but that classic line “The customer is always right” holds true in most businesses. In general, you want to avoid getting defensive, and take the blame for misunderstandings, even if you know you weren’t the cause. All in the name of damage control.


Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) It’s tough when you have marketable skills but you’re not being well-compensated. If the promise or hope of a raise isn’t coming as quickly as you’d like, it might be time to look elsewhere. You might even considering finding a headhunter to hone in on your specialties.


Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You’re under the gun at work – a disagreement, a he said/ she said, what-have-you. It’s important to stand up for yourself, and you might actually put a stop to misconcep- tions, but you’ll still be bothered by it. Focus on the support of your friends and family, and your worries will melt away.


Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Someone’s a little flashier with their ideas at work, so they often get more praise. Don’t let the green monster seep in – you’re a top performer, your colleague is just a scene- stealer. Lay the groundwork for a future project to blow their minds. You’ll have your time in the spotlight.


Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Sometimes it’s good to voice your dissension, especially if it’s to challenge “the way things have always been done.” It’s good to be known as a creative thinker. Even if your company thinks it’s best to stick with convention, they’ll come to you for your input now when they need a new idea.


Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) There’s an inevitable clash with authority coming your way. Even though you hate conflict, it’s bound to happen some- times. Don’t let your confidence waver – you’ll win your boss’ respect if you hold your ground. People respect those with opinions – but especially those with conviction.


Solutions West Broadway provides the set for locally-filmed Sunnyside.


Welcome NewLeaf Travel A new low-cost air carrier is setting up headquarters


in Winnipeg, expecting to debut flights this summer. NewLeaf Travel Company plans to quash the extraordi- nary expenses now associated with domestic travel in Canada, among select international flights, obliterating the need to drive to the United States for affordable pric- ing. Setting up its office in Winnipeg means upwards of 750 jobs will be created in the local economy. Non-stop flights will be offered from the base in


Winnipeg to multiple destinations, both domestic and international. NewLeaf claims its fares generally fall 25 to 30 per cent lower that competing airlines. The business is partnering with Flair Airlines,


which owns and operates the planes, while NewLeaf is charged with vacation packages, hotel accommoda- tions, rental vehicles and tourist activities.


It’s always sunny in West Broadway Te sketch-comedy television series, Sunnyside, cre-


ated by acclaimed comedy writers Gary Pearson and Dan Redican, is back in production in the Wolseley and West Broadway neighbourhoods. On location until June 23, local film crews are capturing 13 episodes to air on City’s fall schedule. Co-produced by the local Buffalo Gal Pictures and


Toronto’s Counterfeit Pictures, the ensemble cast is also formed by all-Canadian talent. Te show follows in the vein of HBO Canada’s Less


Tan Kind, where the neighbourhood is “fictional,” though it satirizes many familiar scenes from the region in which it’s set. Te Winnipeg Free Press called the show the best Canadian sketch-comedy show since Te Kids in the Hall – ultimately the highest praise for CanCon.


Microbreweries multiplying Finally loosening up legislation on brewpubs and


tasting rooms at local breweries, the province has helped trigger the opening of several new business ventures. Te co-founder of Half Pints Brewing Co., Nicole


Barry, is opening PEG Brew Co. in December on Pacific Avenue. Tyler Birch, who co-owns a fencing business, is ditching manual labour to open Barn Hammer Brew- ing Company on Wall Street, which will have a tasting room and eventually a patio, pending approval. Torque Brewing Co., another microbrewery, is set to follow suit. Craft beer sales have taken off in Winnipeg, and even Te Forks is responding. A craft beer and wine


Soon to be one among other local breweries, Half Pints creates special runs to help fund the Winnipeg Pride Festival each year.


kiosk will join the new look of Te Forks Market, selling locally-made bevies. Look forward to better access and better comfort en- joying locally-brewed suds in Winnipeg’s bright future.


Folk Fest yogis unite Yogis rejoice: the Winnipeg Folk Festival is debut-


ing a yoga session in its schedule, led by local lovelies Bliss & Beatz. With the zen vibe of the festival, it’s surprising that


this has taken so long to surface. Pairing relaxing movement with thumping music, Bliss & Beatz is the perfect fit for an afternoon stretch under the sun with fellow Folk Festers. Suited for beginners and accomplished yogis alike,


Bliss & Beatz will lead a thoughtful collaboration on Sat- urday, July 11 at Snowberry Stage from 11 a.m. to noon.


The Forks’ new look After 25 years, Te Forks is getting a major facelift. A


$2.5 million facelift, in fact. Te Forks Market is getting an elevated look with


large wooden communal tables and benches, and modern light fixtures to adorn the ceiling. Five new food vendors will join the market, along with


a craft beer and wine kiosk, making it possible to enjoy an alcoholic beverage with your meal in the Food Hall. Ditching its splashy teal tones to welcome a more in-


dustrial look will help bring Te Forks into the modern era, and make it more comfortable to go hang around. Tere will even be phone-charging stations for social- media-savvy visitors. In the skate-changing area, new tables and chairs


and a chandelier made of hockey sticks will solidify its purpose. Business as usual will continue at Te Forks while renovations occur off-site or after-hours.


Cycling and walking made easier in Winnipeg Te city recently approved a 20-year plan to connect


the city in bike paths and enhance pedestrian corridors. A $334-million pedestrian and cycling strategy is being reviewed by the Office of Public Engagement, a com- mittee initiated by Mayor Brian Bowman. Skeptics have included downtown businesses who are worried about losing valuable parking nearby, though the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ has voiced its support of the project. Generally, cyclists and pedestrians spend more time browsing areas and visit more shops.


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


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