7th Generation Walk for Mother Earth
For eleven years, the 7th Generation Walk for Mother Earth has been taking place in Winnipeg. The aim is to speak up for aboriginal rights and the natural world.
Artist fights to regain sight while her painting grows in popularity
Declared legally blind 9 years ago, Manitoba artist Wendy Provins has persevered through several eye surgeries, on her incredible journey to see again and to create some amazing art.
Journalism students walk in giants’ footsteps
Five Red River College journalism students have written stories judged good enough to bear the names of two giants of Winnipeg journalism.
May the force be with you: Church of the Rock presents Easter play
Rock Star Wars — An Easter Story is the latest morality play to be staged by a Winnipeg church that is becoming known for its elaborate and unique productions.
Hooked on digital age, uncertain of security risks
Computer security is particularly frightening for boomers, who were late into the digital game. They’re ‘addicted’ like everyone else, but unsure of how it all works, making them vulnerable.
Hidden in plain view; disabled but not seen
Overlooked in disbelief, financially insecure and emotionally overcome, people with invisible disabilities remain faceless in a crowd.
This report card needs improvement
A report was released in March indicating the Manitoba provincial government earned a C letter grade in delivering its budget targets and providing transparent financial reports.
Beating a path to the wild west
What started as four Winnipeg friends with a passion for guiding Manitoba walks has since – two decades later – become a full-fledged walking group with hundreds of members and an unquenchable thirst for seeking out new trails.
Heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath still smokin’
Black Sabbath was on fire last night as the heavy metal pioneers, led by the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, treated fans to a dazzling show at MTS Centre.
Climate change debate heats up
Agnostic is the term I’m choosing to describe what I believe about climate change. In other words, I don’t know. And, unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be many reliable honest brokers of the truth any more.