RRC opens Canada’s answer to hospitality schools
Canada’s newest hospitality and culinary school opened its anchor restaurant today – Jane’s – the final piece in a 10-storey school where students learn, work and live in a world class facility.
CJNU gets license from CRTC
CJNU Nostalgia Radio has built up a substantial and loyal audience over the past five years. Now, the non-profit community service radio station has been awarded a full time broadcasting license from the Canadian Radio and Television Commission.
Knight Media Learning Seminar inspires and motivates
Last week’s Knight Media Learning Seminar (KMLS) highlighted a wide range of quality journalism and community information projects funded by Knight Foundation, including CNC.
Smart ideas plus smart policies equals smart province
The upcoming Thinkers’ Conference features an impressive lineup of keynote speakers who will focus on a variety of engaging topics, including how we can reach true equality in our society.
BIG Games want to get bigger
A local group that builds life-size games spearheaded a fundraising event this past weekend that attracted the interest of many people.
River Heights library full of surprises
Are local libraries still valid today in this age of internet access and Wikipedia? A closer look at one of our local branches reveals an impressive variety of services that are offered.
Remembering Manitoba’s Father of Nephrology
It is with both sadness and fond memories that The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch, remembers Dr. Ashley Thomson (1921-2013), known by many as the “Father of Nephrology” in Manitoba.
Spanning the universe: reflections on Youth in Philanthropy
A story that encourages young people to not only extensively participate in YiP, but to also apply their utmost passion towards anything they pursue.
Nobu reveals essence of disability and art
Great art doesn’t need to transcend disability, it is embraced, informed and enriched by it. Disability in an artist may not only add to the quality of the work but is often the muse that gives it life.
UofM Social Work students recognized by Riley Scholarship
Fifteen Social Work students have been recognized for their hard work, through an annual bursary award that assists students with housing and tuition support while attending William Norrie Centre.