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.
Manitoba’s Heart … Beats!
Travel Manitoba’s newest advertising pitch for the province has a distinctive pulse to it and it evokes an image that the province is a heart-warming place to be. However, is this notion truly reflective in the actions of its residents?
Remembering Manitoba’s Father of Nephrology
With today being World Kidney Day, we remember a great Manitoban, Dr. Ashley Thomson (1921-2013), known around the world for his work in kidney health.
Community breakfast part of school’s philosophy to give back
École Robert H. Smith held it’s annual community breakfast which raises money for local charities while teaching children the importance of philanthropy.
“Don’t BE Afraid” promotes deeper level of acceptance
A tragic attack that left a music student paralyzed has generated community support for the young man and created a campaign to dissolve fear surrounding homophobia.
Making the ability connection
For a quarter century, Rob McInnes has been helping connect large and small employers to diverse, skilled people with disabilities who are perfectly employable but may still have some difficulty landing a job.
#heartsmart sponge hockey tournament in memory of Dad
After losing her healthy, athletic Dad to a rare heart muscle disease, a young Winnipeg woman is organizing a hockey tournament to raise awareness and funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
North End continues to shine
Contrary to what may appear in the media, Winnipeg’s North End is a community full of strong and healthy individuals who are working together to creatively address the challenges faced by families and residents.