Drop-in creates “family-type atmosphere” in kitchen, connects with kids through healthy food
Healthy meals are an important part of Inner City Youth Alive; 80 per cent of the 185 kids that attend the drop-in weekly don’t get enough to eat at home
Supermarket deal means less competition, fewer options
Many of us cherish the memories of a simpler time when our daily bread and other essentials could be purchased no more than a block from where we lived.
Craig Street Cats in trouble
A Wolseley-based kitten rescue and cat colony management organization may be closing its doors if additional funds can’t be raised.
5ish Fun Run to support West Broadway kids
The 2nd annual 5ish Fun Run on Sunday, June 2 will raise funds for West Broadway Youth Outreach’s after-school and summer programming.
Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day comes to Winnipeg
It’s a global day of action to stand up for good food and essential cooking skills – and Winnipeg is no exception. On May 17, buy a taco and support Winnipeg Harvest.
Register for CNC training sessions
Community News Commons is offering 17 FREE training workshops from April 22 to May 29 for anyone who wants to become citizen journalists in Winnipeg or Manitoba. Each session is unique and will cover writing, photography, videography and more. New this spring, every Wednesday there will be a practicum session at the Winnipeg Free Press…
Grocery stores, healthy food and a little help from city hall key topics at downtown food forum
A recent Downtown Community Food Forum revealed that access to healthy and affordable food is important to Winnipeg’s downtown.
Walking for Mother Earth
Inclement weather did not deter those who participated in this year’s Seventh Generation Walk for Mother Earth held in support of the Voices of Indigenous Women and in solidarity with the Idle No More Movement.
The next best thing to being there
Watching sports events at venues other than the arena in which they are being played is becoming a more attractive option for many fans looking for a more comfortable experience.
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.