City’s cycling infrastructure lacking
While considerable monies are spent on cycling routes in Winnipeg, the city still falls short when compared with other communities like Vancouver where getting around by bike is safer and easier.
Boomer curse: first eyeglasses, then hearing aids
I had one of those defining watershed life changing moments last year. I came to the realization that I had become hard of hearing. Fortunately for me, hearing aid technology has come a long way.
Innovative, imaginative program boosts family literacy
There’s a new player on the scene to help children develop early learning literacy skills: a cuddly stuffed toy through which a caregiver can interact with kids, tell stories, sing songs and read books.
Bookmates dedicated to literacy
Strong literacy skills in children have a profound impact on self-esteem, ability to learn, and overall development. The positive long-term implications of a city where all children are prepared for school has organizations rising to the challenge.
Levelling the literacy playing field in Winnipeg’s inner city
Literacy programs for Winnipeg’s most disadvantaged toddlers help deal with their lack of literacy skills development that puts them at a serious disadvantage even before they start school.
Soup Sisters, Broth Brothers cooking up a storm
After a successful launch, Winnipeg’s Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers is proving to be a successful social enterprise providing comfort to women and children through the making and donating of soup.
Research aims to improve mobility for wheelchair users
Occupational therapy researchers at the University of Manitoba are trying to find out what could be done to ease winter time transportation woes for those who use wheelchairs and scooters.
Early Learning Programs tackle poverty
The belief that education is the ticket out of poverty has motivated The Winnipeg Foundation to establish a Literacy for Life Fund that supports family literacy programs in Manitoba.
Journey to joy: Rebuilding identity with dis/ability
Spinal cord injury propelled me to reinvent my life. By opening myself to new ideas, I have been able to transform my understanding of disability, enhance my sense of self and improve my sense of wellness
One sandwich at a time
Living Bible Explorers provides residents of the inner city of Winnipeg with hope for a better future. Their programs are strengthening the next generation and helping bring light into homes, schools and communities.