Ride For Dad celebrates 15 years and more than $1 million raised
The thunder roared on a sunny day in Winnipeg as 1,400 motorcycle riders started their engines for this year’s annual Ride For Dad.
Donated blood still needed despite closure of collection sites
Responding to changes in the practice of medicine, Canadian Blood Services close some collection sites but are quick to remind us that regular blood donations are still desperately needed.
Largest women’s soccer tourney in history coming to town
FIFA Women’s World Cup hits Winnipeg just as women’s game takes on more prominence worldwide.
“Oh wow! Look at this,” makes Jumbo Sale worthwhile
Items are donated all year and folks travel from near and far for the one day fundraiser which has earned a reputation as a destination event.
Time to change name of Ottawa Senators
The team name goes back more than a hundred years, but now it has come to represent just about everything that is wrong with the government of this country.
It was a beautiful evening to take my bike…for a walk!
Get the most out of your bike riding this season – educate yourself on how to prepare your bike.
Toronto tries to become centre of sports universe
This week saw two announcements that may alter the future of sports in Toronto, but please don’t hold your breath.
Spectacular season of women’s bicycle riding ready to roll
Exciting races include clinics to improve bike handling skills and maintenance as well as friendly social environment where exercise and well-being are encouraged.
Women’s self-image challenged by stereotypes
Women are asked to stake their self-esteem and self-image on external appearances; judged by standards of a media where “thin is in” and the “thinnest is innest.”
Iraq war resister’s fight for freedom forms basis of new play
Festival of New Works looks at playwright Daniel Thau-Eleff’s creative process in developing ‘Deserter’, based on experiences of war resister Joshua Key.