Sarasvàti Productions gives voice to Manitoba youth in foster care
Unique local theatre company begins a conversation about the state of Manitoba’s foster care system from the perspective of someone who has, or is currently experiencing it.
Golden Rule unites world religions
There we were – a Ukrainian Catholic and a Lutheran with front row seats at an incredibly rich and significant Hindu ceremony, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Big league losers deserve little attention
Most baseball fans seem to have long ago abandoned the idea that professional athletes are role models that our kids should look up to.
Osborne Village: where have all the (street) people gone?
Something is missing in Osborne Village this year. The seasonal street people have largely disappeared. And neither police nor politicians, area businesses or local soup kitchens know why.
Giving kids the opportunities they deserve
Long referred to as an “advocate of humanity” and “father to thousands,” Strini Reddy can now add Caring Canadian Award winner to his list of accolades.
Lessons from a 94-year-old on living a long and healthy life
Over the time we stayed with my 94-year-old aunt, I realized that her daily habits would benefit many of us who want to reach an advanced age in above average mental and physical health.
Emergency landing still amazing thirty years later
This past week marked the 30th anniversary of the Gimli Glider, a jet that was safely landed on an abandoned airstrip in Gimli after the plane ran out of fuel on a flight from Montreal to Edmonton.
Never saying no, for all the right reasons
A Caring Canadian: Sister Lesley Sacouman does so much good, the word ‘no’ just doesn’t seem to fit.
Don’t pass up a trip to the Electrical Museum
If you’ve never visited Manitoba Hydro’s Electrical Museum, you’ve got a treat in store. Excellent interactive exhibits make for a great family outing.
The hard work of living a compassionate life
Compassion doesn’t mean buying someone coffee. Acting with compassion means choosing how we face the tough stuff – how we listen to the suffering of others and offer assistance that is meaningful.