Ayah Norris follows her passion
A young entrepreneur from Winnipeg uses crowd funding to create an online digital storytelling platform, and goes on to help develop Indiegogo, the world’s largest crowdfunding platform.
Athlete’s gear made in Canada, souvenirs not
While our athletes get to wear clothing made in Canada, all of the souvenir shirts, sweaters and hats that Canadians love to wear to show support for our competitors will be made overseas, mostly in China.
Canada plays role in chilling prevalence of spying
We have endless revelations about hacking and surveillance all over the world. We’re told not to expect that our phone calls or e-mails will be private. We also now know that Canada is part of the game.
Bridging the disability employment gap
People with disabilities experience daunting challenges when it comes to finding employment. This week, a local employment expo took aim at bridging this gap.
Saskatchewan government squares off with labour
In Ottawa, as well as in many provinces — Saskatchewan being the latest — it seems far too easy for majority governments to say, “It’s our way, or the highway.“
Throne speech a little strange, obscure
The statute books in Canada are filled with laws that have rarely if ever been enforced. It looks very much as though the contents of Stephen Harper’s latest throne speech will soon be added to the pile.
Locally grown food gets a boost
The Manitoba Government is aiming to increase access to locally grown food with an $81-thousand investment in the Local Sustainable Food Procurement pilot project.
Prison inmates upset over pay cut
While prison inmates in Canada are upset their pay is being cut, many in the public ridicule them for going on strike. But the vast majority of us have no idea what it’s like behind bars.
Families accessing healthy options through Good Food Box
Twice a month, approximately 300 pre-ordered boxes are distributed from about 20 easily-accessible community depots across Winnipeg.
For the love of the game
Hard as it is to believe, there was a time when football players could make more money in Canada than they could in places like New York and Chicago.