The challenge of living a sustainable life
Manitoba Eco-Network focuses on the little decisions people make on a daily basis that provide opportunities to care for the environment and leave a healthy world for future generations.
Afterschool cooking, gardening clubs arm kids with life skills
Kids attending the afterschool program at On the Move expand their palates and food knowledge, make better food choices – and love every minute of it.
Trying new foods gives Sister Mac students confidence
Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg’s after-school program provides kids with engaging programming, great role models and nutritious snacks.
Nothing feels better than knowing what you are doing is helping someone else out
North End Community Renewal Corporation’s Picnic In The Park was planned and coordinated with help from a Summer Internship participant.
From exclusively eating pizza to requesting extra veggies
Broadway Neighbourhood Centre’s Kids Cooking program demonstrates kids often choose healthy foods if given the option.
North End facility phases out pop in favour of healthier fare
So far no one has been complaining since Win Gardner Place, located in Winnipeg’s North End, banned pop and energy drinks.
Brew pub to feature restaurant and craft brewery under one roof
Winnipeg’s newest brew pub aims to offer locally brewed suds and great food in an elegantly rustic atmosphere on Pacific Avenue.
Travel the world without leaving the city at the 46th annual Folklorama Festival
World’s biggest and longest running multi-cultural festival continues for another colouful, awe inspiring week in Winnipeg.
Joys of gardening cultivated in downtown neighbourhood
West Broadway Community Gardens Coordinator discusses the truly amazing growth of gardening in the West Broadway neighbourhood.
Drop-in creates family-type atmosphere in kitchen, connects with kids through healthy food
“Meals for kids is more than a meal. It’s basically to connect with the kids, get to know them better; they can share with us what is going on in their lives.”