Jets a success despite being swept
The hopes that Mark Chipman and David Thompson had four years ago when they bought the Atlanta Thrashers and moved them to Winnipeg have paid off big time.
Renaissance along Selkirk Avenue
An iconic Winnipeg neighbourhood steeped in history, struggles through adversity to flourish once again, thanks to generosity and vision of donors, and a community focused on working together.
Heartwrenching stories show impact of bike re-use program
“The last memory he had of a bike is of the one that transported him to a hospital when his leg was blown off at the age of ten.”
Community celebrates first playoff appearance in 19 years
It was all too brief, but many Manitobans got behind the Jets with all sorts of celebrations.
Taking a bite out of food insecurity
Nor’West Co-op Community Health Centre tackles big issues as it opens the first Community Food Centre in Western Canada.
Without national energy strategy, cash strapped provinces resort to all sorts of stunts
When I used to get my Hydro bill in Ontario, very often my first thought was, “Boy, I could sure use a drink!”
A time for Aussies and Kiwis in Manitoba to remember
Local club will celebrate Anzac Day, a national occasion Down Under, this year marking the 100th anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces in WWI.
Successful politician reflects on the challenges growing up gay
A typical high-profile jock in high school, Glen Murray hid his sexual orientation throughout his teen years, but went on to become North America’s first openly gay mayor and a champion of gay rights.
Government sells half the Wheat Board to Saudi Arabian company
Long running Canadian farm marketing institution now just a memory.
Fostering futures
Former scholarship winner pays it forward to other youth in care.