The Beautiful Game succeeds despite problems
Soccer’s World Cup will be lighting up TV screens around the world for the next several weeks as questions swirl around the sport’s governing body and Canada’s absence from the tournament.
Trying to make roads safer through increased enforcement
In Winnipeg last year, the total take from red light camera and photo radar tickets was more than $11 million, but the number of accidents continues to rise. Is this about safety or fundraising?
From shadows of frustration comes true meaning of sportsmanship
When a Dragon Boat team faced elimination, fellow competitors turned a potentially disastrous weekend into a incredibly wonderful event.
Made in Winnipeg app spreads positivity around the world
App developers aim to celebrate inspiring stories and have at least one social network dedicated exclusively to making a positive impact.
Looking for ways to keep safe those who serve and protect
Over the past 14 years, a dozen Mounties have been shot to death in the line of duty. This week, three more officers were killed in Moncton. Are we doing enough to protect our front line of defence?
Volunteers at the heart of multi-million dollar corporation
The culture of compassion that built a 500 million dollar organization with 1100 volunteers is noticeable the minute you walk into any one of their buildings.
Culinary and design genius create innovative event
Table For 1200 highlights Winnipeg’s emerging design scene by bringing together architecture, design and culinary expertise in an entertaining and stimulating event.
Drugging seniors is not a solution for funding shortfalls
Federal leadership is needed for staff at nursing homes to improve their quality of care, and to help them reduce their use of antipsychotic medication to control residents.
Spruce Woods — a gem waiting to be discovered
Sand dunes, pinchushion cactus, blue-green oasis, spring-fed ponds and riverbank forests. It doesn’t sound like Manitoba but it is, and one way to experience it is through an adventure race.
Canada lags behind on drug safety for children
It’s surprising to learn that much of the medications given to children in Canada have never been adequately studied or even formally approved for the conditions they are commonly prescribed to treat.