For the love of Zumba!
So just how important is your fitness? And have you been able to find the perfect blend of activity, comfort level, perhaps an instructor or trainer, and of course the thing that keeps you coming back for more — fun?
First Nations, environmentalists oppose Reed Lake Mine
Opponents of HudBay Mineral’s planned copper mine at Reed Lake, Manitoba, held a peaceful demonstration last night at a company information meeting in Winnipeg. Video reports included.
Artist finds her creativity with exquisite paper making
Accomplished paper maker Milli Flaig-Hooper shows that having Down syndrome and autism should not limit one`s abilities.
Anti-bullying advocate’s work fueled by experience
For 28-year-old Harrison Oakes his past is what drives him to learn all he can about bullying and to be a leader in anti-bullying research.
Spring time ritual puts prairie residents on edge
Lots of places get April showers, but in much of Canada, we are virtually guaranteed that we have to deal with flooding almost every other year.
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.
Backbench MPs want to be heard
When the governing party’s house leader prevented some Conservative backbench MPs from speaking in the House of Commons, they complained to the Speaker that their privileges were being breached.
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.
The drum beat and a First Nations approach to literacy and learning
Makoonsag teaches children from an Aboriginal perspective, which includes intergenerational learning, specialized facilities, and a focus on traditional language and practices.
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.