Heart of the continent
For graphic designer Ty Johnston, Winnipeg is a vibrant city, full of heart. And that’s why he’s drawn it that way.
Fringe performers score Rhodes scholarships
Two Winnipeggers who graced the stages of Winnipeg’s Fringe Festival are the latest recipients of Rhodes scholarships and will soon be on their way to study at Oxford University.
With a song in your heart
Spirit’s Call Choir, a mixed non-audition community choir, enters its second decade in 2013 of singing for pleasure and staging two benefit performances every year.
Builder happy to finish stadium; excited to call Winnipeg home
Funny thing happened to US project management expert Mike Clynes on his way to building the new stadium — he discovered the ‘gem’ he now calls home: Winnipeg.
Documentary brings story of hope to the screen
A new documentary — “The Healing of Heather Garden” — nearly a decade in the making, has a couple of local connections. But its theme of hope in the face of adversity is universal.
Sistema Winnipeg inspires
Sistema Winnipeg held its first holiday concert at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church. More than 80 youngsters from grades one to four took part in this unique and valuable program.
Knight Foundation applauds CNC and its partnerships
Knight Foundation’s most recent blog looks at Community News Commons as a prime example of how partnerships are working well in the world of public media projects.
Red Hot Chili Peppers rock MTS Centre
Rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers performed live at the MTS Centre recently to the delight of thousands of their fans.
The ownership of Indigenous symbolism
Recently, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show was taped, featuring model Karlie Kloss in bra and panty set, complete with headdress (but then, who doesn’t love to wear a headdress in their underwear?)
Winnipeg grooves to Diwali beats
A part of Winnipeg’s event calendar for several years, the Diwali Mela has grown from strength to strength, just like the Indian community in the city.