Recognizing local environmental champions
You can recognize the hard work of the “earthie” in your life by nominating them for an Anne Lindsey Protecting Our Earth Award.
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.
Changes to Canada Post will hurt those most vulnerable
Most of us will grumble and accept the new reality without giving it a great deal of thought, but that reality will be a hardship for a lot of people including the disabled and the elderly.
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.
Never alone in the marathon of life
The Fat Ass Full Frosty Beaver Moon Half Marathon is not just a chance to test one’s endurance. It’s also an opportunity to be a part of a community, which for some, can be a life saver.
Social Purchasing Portal impacts local economy
The 2nd Annual Social Purchasing Portal Holiday Shopping Bus Tour is a unique way shoppers can learn about the positive effect that buying locally can have on our economy.
Great food and music to be featured at popular fundraiser
The second annual Multi-Cultural Food Fare and Holiday Concert, hosted by the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society, will serve up ethnic food and uplifting music from various genres.
Holiday fundraiser delivers impact
A & O: Support Services for Older Adults held a successful Holiday Fundraiser this week that will enable the agency to provide more services for its growing client base.
‘Tis the season to consume voraciously, buy nothing or give to charity
When Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, lands on Buy Nothing Day, mall shoppers pause to consider their options.
Standing guard for 90 years at Portage and Main
Ninety years ago today, a statue of a First World War soldier was unveiled at Winnipeg’s most famous corner, commemorating Bank of Montreal employees killed in action.