International culinary adventures inspire
The Culinary Enthusiasts Series of workshops, at Red River College’s new state-of-the-art Paterson Global Institute, are proving to be informative and entertaining hands-on cooking sessions.
You don’t have to eat junk to fit in
Newcomers are discovering healthier options through IRCOM’s healthy snacks program for kids, which serves approximately 75 children and youth on a daily basis.
Winnipeggers rally for peace in Syria
On Saturday, Winnipeggers rallied in solidarity with the people of Syria and in opposition to a US led attack. This was the second Winnipeg rally in seven days, and one of ten held across Canada.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings commemorated in Winnipeg
Every year, people gather at Memorial Boulevard in Winnipeg to commemorate the horrific atomic bombings of Japan in the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the final month of World War II.
Knowing more about others creates greater compassion
A chance encounter with a less fortunate former classmate serves as a reminder to always do ‘what’s Important now’ and to not let slip away any opportunities to be compassionate.
Serving up soup and social change
Kelly Frazer wanted to do something that involved helping people access healthy food. So she started working at Soup Bee, a thriving local business with a twist.
Nurturing kids by nourishing their bellies
Can you imagine feeding 185 kids? Inner City Youth Alive’s kitchen manager Brenda Gingell does it every week, and she couldn’t be happier.
Your friendly neighbourhood farmer
Jonathan Stevens always felt “that pull to try farming.” So he started his own CSA, Community Shared Agriculture, a food distribution model where people hire a farmer to grow vegetables for them.
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.