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A transformative visionary, a caring Canadian

Culture, Education, Environment, Health & Safety, Local Heroes, Our City, Our Neighbourhoods, Stories of GivingBy Stacy Cardigan SmithAugust 14, 2013

Stella Blackbird is not only a visionary; she also has the rare ability to make her visions a reality. After devoting her life to the service of others, Blackbird was recognized with a Caring Canadian Award.

Exploring community with grant projects

Arts & Entertainment, Charitable Organizations, Education, EnvironmentBy Leah GoertzenAugust 13, 2013

A grant exploring environmental initiatives at The Winnipeg Folk Festival focused on “Inspiring Folk to Leave No Trace at the Festival”.

Your friendly neighbourhood farmer

Downtown, Education, Environment, Food, Health & Safety, Outside WinnipegBy Stacy Cardigan SmithAugust 12, 2013

Jonathan Stevens always felt “that pull to try farming.” So he started his own CSA, Community Shared Agriculture, a food distribution model where people hire a farmer to grow vegetables for them.

Sir Paul’s mass appeal fills stadiums

Arts & Entertainment, Culture, HistoryBy Roger CurrieAugust 11, 2013

There are not many musical acts that can fill a large stadium these days, especially with folks who are in their 60’s and 70’s. Then there is Sir Paul McCartney who played Winnipeg on Monday.

Water Wednesday raises awareness

Downtown, Environment, Our City, Our Neighbourhoods, PoliticsBy David BrigoleAugust 10, 2013

Every Wednesday, a group of people gather at Memorial Park to voice their concerns about what they call the government’s “reckless stewardship of water resources” in Canada.

Connecting downtown residents with healthy food options

Downtown, Education, Food, Health & Safety, Our City, Our NeighbourhoodsBy Stacy Cardigan SmithAugust 9, 2013

Finding food in a desert: After three grocery stores in downtown Winnipeg shut their doors, Food Matters Manitoba embarked on a community food assessment.

Panhandlers not the real problem

Economy & Business, Health & Safety, Philanthropy, PoliticsBy Roger CurrieAugust 9, 2013

Beggars on the street are an easy target. If you’re worried about them, and don’t want to drop coins in the hat, maybe think about giving to your local food bank instead.

Impressive acts, and a lifetime still to go

Education, Local Heroes, Our City, Philanthropy, Stories of GivingBy Stacy Cardigan SmithAugust 7, 2013

While most university students are thinking about whether they can afford a beer, Erin Ward was figuring out how she could give back to her community.

Gifts that keep on giving

Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Education, Our City, Our NeighbourhoodsBy Heather Emberley / Gracie SweetstoryAugust 7, 2013

It started with one little library in Todd Bol’s front yard made from old lumber and has evolved to over 6000 little free libraries in 36 countries. Many are popping up across Winnipeg.

New community garden highlights infrastructure issues

Environment, Food, Our City, SouthwestBy Stacy Cardigan SmithAugust 6, 2013

It was once a great big field, but now part of the city-owned land close to the corner of Grant and Stafford hosts 36 garden plots – and some common infrastructure complaints.

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