Water Wednesday raises awareness
Every Wednesday, a group of people gather at Memorial Park to voice their concerns about what they call the government’s “reckless stewardship of water resources” in Canada.
Connecting downtown residents with healthy food options
Finding food in a desert: After three grocery stores in downtown Winnipeg shut their doors, Food Matters Manitoba embarked on a community food assessment.
Panhandlers not the real problem
Beggars on the street are an easy target. If you’re worried about them, and don’t want to drop coins in the hat, maybe think about giving to your local food bank instead.
Impressive acts, and a lifetime still to go
While most university students are thinking about whether they can afford a beer, Erin Ward was figuring out how she could give back to her community.
Gifts that keep on giving
It started with one little library in Todd Bol’s front yard made from old lumber and has evolved to over 6000 little free libraries in 36 countries. Many are popping up across Winnipeg.
New community garden highlights infrastructure issues
It was once a great big field, but now part of the city-owned land close to the corner of Grant and Stafford hosts 36 garden plots – and some common infrastructure complaints.
Sarasvàti Productions gives voice to Manitoba youth in foster care
Unique local theatre company begins a conversation about the state of Manitoba’s foster care system from the perspective of someone who has, or is currently experiencing it.
Big league losers deserve little attention
Most baseball fans seem to have long ago abandoned the idea that professional athletes are role models that our kids should look up to.
Osborne Village: where have all the (street) people gone?
Something is missing in Osborne Village this year. The seasonal street people have largely disappeared. And neither police nor politicians, area businesses or local soup kitchens know why.
Giving kids the opportunities they deserve
Long referred to as an “advocate of humanity” and “father to thousands,” Strini Reddy can now add Caring Canadian Award winner to his list of accolades.