Canadian journalist jailed in Egypt a reminder of fragile freedoms
As Canada Day approaches, we can all feel grateful for the land where we live and the basic freedoms we enjoy.
Women only bike race series proves popular
The Dirt Skirt is just in its third year as Manitoba’s women only series of races, but the racer list keeps on growing.
Inaugural photography festival set for October
With 2014 being the 175th birthday of the photograph, a new festival celebrating photography in all its forms will be featured for an entire month throughout Winnipeg this fall.
Using art to make the world a better place
A visual artist across the ocean discovers a locally created social media app in her aim to bring more compassion to the world.
Winnipeg’s most stolen (and recovered) bike
Chances are you, or someone you know, has had a bike stolen at some point in time. In my case, I have had the same bike stolen – and returned – four times.
Minimum wage to rise slightly; pressure to keep wages low
When Manitoba raises its minimum wage to $10.70 an hour in October, it will rank as fourth highest in Canada, yet many still believe it’s barely enough.
The art and science of urban foraging
Spring has brought the return of garage sale perusing, a modern day activity that harkens back to our age-old need to forage.
‘The Ex’ marks the spot
Summer in Winnipeg just isn’t summer without the Red River Ex. Here’s how you and yours can best enjoy this tradition.
Hughes gets hero’s welcome on way through Winnipeg
The hometown crowd gives Winnipeg Olympian, Clara Hughes, a big lift on the final stretch of her cross country ride in support of mental health.
Downtown food forest to be planted this weekend
Everyone in our community is invited to help plant Winnipeg’s first food forest at The Forks this coming weekend, which is also the Summer Solstice.