Downtown food forest to be planted this weekend
Everyone in our community is invited to help plant Winnipeg’s first food forest at The Forks this coming weekend, which is also the Summer Solstice.
Winnipeg’s Raging Grannies fight for social justice
They stood defiant in the pouring rain and sang several songs advocating against war and criticizing recent pension cuts to Armed Forces personnel.
Fusion event celebrates Asian Heritage Month
The show capped off the month-long celebration and featured several talented acts that manifested the beauty of Asian culture, from invigorating music performances to awe-inspiring dances.
Olympian returning to Elmwood to help others
On June 14, six-time cycling and speed skating Olympic medalist, Clara Hughes, will visit Winnipeg as part of her 110-day national bicycle tour across Canada supporting local mental health.
Trying to make roads safer through increased enforcement
In Winnipeg last year, the total take from red light camera and photo radar tickets was more than $11 million, but the number of accidents continues to rise. Is this about safety or fundraising?
Looking for ways to keep safe those who serve and protect
Over the past 14 years, a dozen Mounties have been shot to death in the line of duty. This week, three more officers were killed in Moncton. Are we doing enough to protect our front line of defence?
Volunteers at the heart of multi-million dollar corporation
The culture of compassion that built a 500 million dollar organization with 1100 volunteers is noticeable the minute you walk into any one of their buildings.
Culinary and design genius create innovative event
Table For 1200 highlights Winnipeg’s emerging design scene by bringing together architecture, design and culinary expertise in an entertaining and stimulating event.
Spruce Woods — a gem waiting to be discovered
Sand dunes, pinchushion cactus, blue-green oasis, spring-fed ponds and riverbank forests. It doesn’t sound like Manitoba but it is, and one way to experience it is through an adventure race.
Register here for free citizen journalism workshops
Got a story to tell? Interested in learning how to be an online multi-media journalist? Then, you may want to check out the upcoming Community News Commons citizen journalism training sessions. Click on this story to access registration link.