Making a difference this holiday season
If you are seeking a different way for your holiday shopping to have more of a local impact, there’s an event that might help you avoid the chaos of the malls and provide funds to a local registered charity.
Santa Claus Parade kicks off holiday season
Filled with the excitement and anticipation of seeing Santa, children of all ages lined the route on a beautiful Saturday evening, and for the second year in a row, got to see Mrs. Claus too.
CreComm students Rally for Red
Red River College Creative Communications students are aiming for 75 blood donors today as they host the second annual Rally For Red Radiothon in support of Canadian Blood Services.
A book lover’s best friend
Not only do the Friends of the Winnipeg Public Library strive to make our libraries the best they can be, they can also enhance your personal library through their used book sales.
Families accessing healthy options through Good Food Box
Twice a month, approximately 300 pre-ordered boxes are distributed from about 20 easily-accessible community depots across Winnipeg.
Winnipeg dental team brings hope to Zambia
A trio of dedicated, hardworking volunteers from Winnipeg donates their time, expertise and equipment to those in need of dental work in the African village of Kitwe, Zambia.
Dirty Donkey raises money
The second annual running of the Dirty Donkey saw a 50% increase over last year despite it being a race through a hilly course in wet sloppy mud, where you crawl under barbed wire, through tunnels and climb over and under obstacles.
Knowing more about others creates greater compassion
A chance encounter with a less fortunate former classmate serves as a reminder to always do ‘what’s Important now’ and to not let slip away any opportunities to be compassionate.
A transformative visionary, a caring Canadian
Stella Blackbird is not only a visionary; she also has the rare ability to make her visions a reality. After devoting her life to the service of others, Blackbird was recognized with a Caring Canadian Award.
Impressive acts, and a lifetime still to go
While most university students are thinking about whether they can afford a beer, Erin Ward was figuring out how she could give back to her community.