#heartsmart sponge hockey tournament in memory of Dad
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.
The ‘productionalist’ method
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.
Winter run/bike marathon intense, dangerous and fun
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.
A place to go
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.
Snow sculptures pop up during winter festival season
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.
Big screens and wearable phones
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.
“Gift of Treaties” teach-in organized by Idle No More
For scholar Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair, treaties are gifts obliging the signatories to accept and value each as equals. They’re embedded in the spiritual beliefs and traditions of aboriginal people.
Women’s photography collective presents magnificent work
The talent this collective group of women share is phenomenal. They are true pioneers exploring beyond the borders of what anyone imagines about women and art.
Passing legends were shining lights
We lost a couple of people this past week who truly succeeded in making at least part of the world a better place.
Kids cook to win and learn about healthy eating along the way
The Recipe for Success Video Cooking Contest encourages kids to share their most delicious and nutritious sandwich recipe in a short video for a chance to win big while learning about healthy food.