People at The Forks yesterday were treated to a sneak preview for an upcoming fundraiser that will feature a cabaret of circus performances, all in support of an artistic intervention project that teaches circus skills to at-risk-youth.
While icebiking is one sport never featured at any Winter Olympics, hundreds of hearty Manitobans are gearing up for this unique annual cold weather cycling event this month at The Forks.
After losing her healthy, athletic Dad to a rare heart muscle disease, a young Winnipeg woman is organizing a hockey tournament to raise awareness and funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Victoria Stone is one of several Artbeat alumni artists who will be participating in this week’s 24-Hour Art-a-thon. For Stone, making sculptures is an emotional and passionate experience.
One-third of Canadians say they will be heavily dependent on government pensions once they retire; 60% say they will find a part-time job, 40% are counting on inheritance, and 34% say their financial plan includes winning the lottery!
Endurance athletes competing in the 130 km ultra marathon in the middle of February have been advised to be prepared for an extremely difficult race and to realize what they’re getting into.
Living in a country with high levels of inequality damages us all, harming the physical and mental health of everyone in society, even those at or near the top of the socioeconomic scale.
For artists coping with mental health issues, Artbeat Studio is a sanctuary where one can thrive in a supportive environment. Marcus Bauer is one of the artist alumni who will be participating in Artbeat’s 24-Hour Art-a-thon this week.
From a distance it looks like a large, square shaped structure. Coming closer, one can see that this intriguing sight on Home Street is actually a snow sculpture in the making.
Smartphones and smartwatches are no longer just the fantasy gear of fictitious spies like Dick Tracy. They’re the latest in communication tech and test driving a few of these cutting edge devices reveals some interesting findings.