Paying it forward – with panties
The Elizabeth Fry Society wants you to pay if forward by helping women who are involved in the justice system get a new pair of undies.
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.
Angus McKay School Art Show & Sale a success
Original works from over 150 fresh new artists, ranging in age from five to 12, were up for sale at a fundraiser to support the redevelopment of Angus McKay’s courtyard.
Chief Clunis shares vision for community safety at River Heights forum
Winnipeg’s new police chief discusses merging of District 6 and St. James police stations, and points out that poverty can occur outside of the inner city.
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.
Woodhaven Hill helps build a better community
In 1998, it looked like Woodhaven residents would see their tobogganing hill replaced by housing. But a kind gesture has ensured it will remain the pristine space it has always been in Sturgeon Creek Park.
New youth initiative to provide sustainable, long-term benefit
Growing Active Kids will help young people in less advantaged neigbourhoods participate in all that the city has to offer, ensuring kids have the same opportunities as their peers across the city.
Bombing a grim reminder about those who sacrifice
The horrible casualties involving innocent civilians at the Boston Marathon gave us yet another grim reminder of how thankful we should be for the sacrifices made on our behalf by people in uniform.
You have the music in you!
Playing music is one of the elixirs of life and it’s something the Winnipeg New Horizons Band has discovered offering adults with limited musical experience the opportunity to create music.
Creating more online opportunities for local artists
A new online presence for local artists is created to showcase art mediums and works of artists in Winnipeg and surrounding areas, and to have Winnipeg recognized as the Art Capital of Canada.