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.
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.
Have your lawn and eat it too
With gardening season upon us, the Annual Garden Makeover Competition is back looking for the best in edible landscapes.
Let’s help the homeless, together
With empathy, we can change our relationships with homeless people. As we understand their stories and treat them with dignity, our communities will be more inclusive and compassionate.
Measuring what is important to young Winnipeggers
This spring, young people in Winnipeg will share their knowledge and experience by taking the Youth Vital Signs Survey. The results will reveal how people ages 14-29 feel about the city.
One father’s National Day of Honour
Everyone dies, but not everybody really lives. A father remembers his soldier son who taught us to live and love life to the fullest, and that tomorrow is promised to no one.
National Youth Arts Week helps vulnerable kids
Studio 393 and Graffiti Art are creating many engaging projects that target youth living in neighbourhoods where they are vulnerable to the influence of gangs.
Winnipeg second-hand store a saving grace for thousands
Every year, Flavie-Laurent Centre (FLC) takes in over 7000 donations of clothing, furniture and housewares. These in turn, are distributed free of charge to thousands in Manitobans in need.
This land is your land
Singing has a tremendous ability to lift one’s spirit. And it’s the singing of Spirit’s Call Choir that welcomes new Canadians to their adopted homeland.
City task force unveils new strategy to end homelessness
Presently, some of the most chronically homeless people in Winnipeg are being housed in the most expensive and inappropriate housing around. Now, a local task force aims to change this.