Stepping off the well beaten path
A cross between the likes of curling, shuffleboard, horseshoes and a good dose of rolling moxie…take it from this writer…Belgian bowling is not as easy as it appears!
Little town with big sound to kick off summer music fest season
An impressive 25-band line up combined with a picturesque prairie landscape in Cypress River, Manitoba, sets the scene for the 2nd annual Prairie Wind Music Festival on Saturday, June 1.
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.
Vincent Massey Collegiate Reach for the Top team qualifies for national championship
Vincent Massey’s Reach for the Top team qualifies for the National Championship after winning the silver medal at the provincial tournament.
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.
Canada’s space superstar returns to earth
The question today is do we need role models for our children, and who should they be? Without question, the best bet right now has to be a 53 year old Canadian who became a superstar in space.
Law pushes bike helmet use but compliance still uphill battle
It’s the law now: everyone under the age of 18 must wear a standard approved helmet while riding a bike. Since the law became official, I’ve seen many children still not wearing a helmet when riding bikes.
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…
“Jail Baby” tackles issues of crime, poverty and motherhood on stage
Imagine a world lived behind bars. No matter the choices you make, it seems you end up making the wrong ones. This is what Sarasvàti Productions examines with its world premiere of “Jail Baby.”
Trudeau takes aim at mean-spirited politics
Justin Trudeau has already made a difference since taking over the leadership of the federal Liberals. Now he’s challenging MPs to reject the mean-spirited culture that embodies federal politics.