Looking for some laughs?
A Beer & Skits group, the BS Comedy Players, stage one production a year preserving a 75 year tradition of lampooning local, national and international politicians and celebrities.
Delegation seeks compassion, will hear Dalai Lama speak
A group of Manitobans are in Louisville this weekend to attend that city’s Festival of Faiths, learn about compassion and spend an afternoon with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day comes to Winnipeg
It’s a global day of action to stand up for good food and essential cooking skills – and Winnipeg is no exception. On May 17, buy a taco and support Winnipeg Harvest.
Canada’s space superstar returns to earth
The question today is do we need role models for our children, and who should they be? Without question, the best bet right now has to be a 53 year old Canadian who became a superstar in space.
Winnipeg video game start-up launches Kickstarter campaign to raise $50,000
Want to fight aliens in your own backyard? ZenFri’s mobile game will let you do just that, but first they need to raise the funds to finish the game.
La Liberté celebrates centennial with free journalism symposium
To commemorate Winnipeg newspaper La Liberté’s 100th anniversary, organizers have formed Centenary Newspapers of Canada association and will hold a free journalism symposium on June 25.
Law pushes bike helmet use but compliance still uphill battle
It’s the law now: everyone under the age of 18 must wear a standard approved helmet while riding a bike. Since the law became official, I’ve seen many children still not wearing a helmet when riding bikes.
“Jail Baby” tackles issues of crime, poverty and motherhood on stage
Imagine a world lived behind bars. No matter the choices you make, it seems you end up making the wrong ones. This is what Sarasvàti Productions examines with its world premiere of “Jail Baby.”
Paying it forward – with panties
The Elizabeth Fry Society wants you to pay if forward by helping women who are involved in the justice system get a new pair of undies.
A practical guide for a challenged housing market?
Want to make “something meaningful” out of discarded buildings and materials? Larraine Henning’s A Practical Guide to Squatting can help.