Local school produces community TV news
Students at Henry G. Izatt School have been busy this year producing “HGI News and Entertainment” — a TV news and information show about their school and their community.
Behind the invasion of Mali
Roger Annis, coordinator of the Canada-Haiti Action Network and longtime political activist, was at the Annual General Meeting of Peace Alliance Winnipeg, where he spoke about the motivation behind France’s intervention in Mali.
Alpha House remodels kitchens
With help from Home Depot, Alpha House is able to renovate two of their seven kitchens. Alpha House is second stage housing where women who have left an abusive partner can live for up to a year with their children.
Canadian Senators under fire
Canada may one day have a Triple E Senate that’s Elected, Effective and Equal. Nowadays, however, it might be more appropriate to define it as Elitist, Entitled and Erroneous.
RRC opens Canada’s answer to hospitality schools
Canada’s newest hospitality and culinary school opened its anchor restaurant today – Jane’s – the final piece in a 10-storey school where students learn, work and live in a world class facility.
Encounter with health care system gets thumbs up
Earlier this month I had surgery to replace my left knee. All provinces do knee and hip replacements by the thousands each year, and we the patient pay almost nothing.
CJNU gets license from CRTC
CJNU Nostalgia Radio has built up a substantial and loyal audience over the past five years. Now, the non-profit community service radio station has been awarded a full time broadcasting license from the Canadian Radio and Television Commission.
Project 11 seeks to eliminate stigma over mental illness
By launching Project 11, the Winnipeg Jets’ True North Foundation is hoping to get kids in particular to talk about mental health issues.
Knight Media Learning Seminar inspires and motivates
Last week’s Knight Media Learning Seminar (KMLS) highlighted a wide range of quality journalism and community information projects funded by Knight Foundation, including CNC.
Red River College holds Open House 2013
Red River College (RRC) will host more than 2,500 prospective students as part of its annual Open House events aimed at showcasing the best the College has to offer.