This mysterious thing called willpower
What could you do if you had more willpower? Here are some tips and techniques for strengthening your self-discipline.
Formula fundraiser on Facebook honours recently-deceased baby, brings ‘Peggers together
A Facebook formula drive is mobilizing Winnipeggers to give big, raising $7,000 in just eight days. And things don’t seem to be slowing down.
A box of food and a box of hope
Following an adventure in feeding the hungry when I was younger, I became inspired by altruism and selflessness, realizing that in life we must give to others without expecting anything back.
Spirit’s Call Choir helps refugee moms
Baby steps. Brave little first steps toward infinite possibilities. That is what immigrant and refugee moms and those new to singing in a performing choir have in common.
Mediation brings victims and offenders together
The victim-offender mediation model gives the victim and offender equal opportunity to express how the crime impacted their lives, and both agree on how the conflict will be resolved.
Staying charges, changing lives
Onashowewin means “the way we see justice” – a fitting name for the city’s aboriginal restorative justice agency that helps those with criminal charges find a transformative way to resolve their charges without going to court.
Supporting young entrepreneurs based on character, not collateral
Joelle Foster, through her work with Canadian Youth Business Foundation, has helped finance and mentor 87 youth-led local businesses in the last three years.
Multimedia program repairs relationships
As part of Restorative Justice Week, CNC presents articles on this different view of justice. Part 2 in the series looks at a media program that provides refuge for youth trying to stay out of trouble.
Healing our community through restorative justice
With Restorative Justice Week Nov 17-24, CNC presents a series about this different view of justice that focuses on victims and the harm done, rather than on offenders and the punishment they receive.
CreComm students Rally for Red
Red River College Creative Communications students are aiming for 75 blood donors today as they host the second annual Rally For Red Radiothon in support of Canadian Blood Services.