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Canada’s space superstar returns to earth

Education, Outside Winnipeg, Science & TechnologyBy Roger CurrieMay 14, 2013

The question today is do we need role models for our children, and who should they be? Without question, the best bet right now has to be a 53 year old Canadian who became a superstar in space.

Winnipeg video game start-up launches Kickstarter campaign to raise $50,000

Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Economy & Business, Our City, Science & Technology, UncategorizedBy Dougald LamontMay 13, 2013

Want to fight aliens in your own backyard? ZenFri’s mobile game will let you do just that, but first they need to raise the funds to finish the game.

La Liberté celebrates centennial with free journalism symposium

Arts & Entertainment, CultureBy Stacy Cardigan SmithMay 13, 2013

To commemorate Winnipeg newspaper La Liberté’s 100th anniversary, organizers have formed Centenary Newspapers of Canada association and will hold a free journalism symposium on June 25.

Law pushes bike helmet use but compliance still uphill battle

Health & Safety, Our City, Our Neighbourhoods, SportsBy Lorraine PelleyMay 12, 20132 Comments

It’s the law now: everyone under the age of 18 must wear a standard approved helmet while riding a bike. Since the law became official, I’ve seen many children still not wearing a helmet when riding bikes.

Register for CNC training sessions

CNC Blog, Downtown, Education, PhilanthropyBy Noah ErenbergMay 10, 2013

Community News Commons is offering 17 FREE training workshops from April 22 to May 29 for anyone who wants to become citizen journalists in Winnipeg or Manitoba. Each session is unique and will cover writing, photography, videography and more. New this spring, every Wednesday there will be a practicum session at the Winnipeg Free Press…

If not now…when?

EducationBy Stephanie StaplesMay 10, 2013

It seems sometimes that life is pretty hard. But does it have to be a struggle? Can you go forward boldly and bravely into the great unknown, even if you are not ready? You certainly can. Just begin now!

‘Miracle’ of spring arrives

Environment, Our CityBy Roger CurrieMay 9, 2013

A month ago, much of Manitoba was still covered in snow. Then came the magic. The temperature climbed above 20 degrees under bright sunshine. But don’t ever take that scraper brush out of the car because on the prairies, you just never know.

“Jail Baby” tackles issues of crime, poverty and motherhood on stage

Arts & Entertainment, Charitable Organizations, Culture, Northwest, Our CityBy Tali SitschkarMay 9, 2013

Imagine a world lived behind bars. No matter the choices you make, it seems you end up making the wrong ones. This is what Sarasvàti Productions examines with its world premiere of “Jail Baby.”

Trudeau takes aim at mean-spirited politics

Outside Winnipeg, PoliticsBy Roger CurrieMay 8, 2013

Justin Trudeau has already made a difference since taking over the leadership of the federal Liberals. Now he’s challenging MPs to reject the mean-spirited culture that embodies federal politics.

Paying it forward – with panties

Charitable Organizations, Culture, Education, Health & Safety, Our City, Our Neighbourhoods, UncategorizedBy Tricia SeymourMay 7, 2013

The Elizabeth Fry Society wants you to pay if forward by helping women who are involved in the justice system get a new pair of undies.

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