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The hard work of living a compassionate life

Our City, Religion & Spirituality, Stories of GivingBy Darcia SenftJuly 23, 2013

Compassion doesn’t mean buying someone coffee. Acting with compassion means choosing how we face the tough stuff – how we listen to the suffering of others and offer assistance that is meaningful.

Heavy hearts over losing Heather

Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Education, Stories of GivingBy Heidi HunterJuly 5, 2013

As she taught me what she called Chainsaw Sewing, Heather said,”If it’s too long, cut a piece off. If it’s too short, add a piece.” If only we could have sewed on years to a life cut unfairly short.

No ordinary family

Downtown, Our City, Our Neighbourhoods, Stories of GivingBy Sangeetha NairJune 26, 2013

Not many women want to deal with diapers and milk bottles at 53. But this retired educator made a decision to adopt a child 11 years ago and has since single-handedly raised three other children.

Stunned by bogus Taylor Swift tickets, shocked by stranger’s act of generosity

Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Local Heroes, Stories of GivingBy Huguette and Roger LacroixJune 25, 2013

Roxy was crying outside the stadium. An elderly man suddenly offered her his two tickets for free. They couldn’t believe what was happening.

Winnipeg encouraged to adopt Golden Rule

Culture, Education, Health & Safety, Our City, Politics, Religion & Spirituality, Stories of GivingBy Cheryl CohanJune 5, 2013

If we continue to live without taking action – nothing will change. If we follow Compassionate Louisville and the teaching of great thinkers and leaders, amazing things can happen.

Dialing the wrong number, and making a difference

Education, Stories of GivingBy Stephanie StaplesMay 30, 2013

Stephanie Staples finds an inspirational new friend at the other end of a wrong number and discovers the value of seizing the simple opportunities that are revealed to us everyday.

Not your ordinary Bible story

Culture, History, Our City, Religion & Spirituality, Stories of GivingBy Heather Emberley / Gracie SweetstoryMay 24, 2013

Everyone loves a good story and this one was a page-turner for Steve Lennon. Part mystery, part history, Steve’s adventure in discovering a national treasure is akin to the Antiques Roadshow meets Canadian Pickers.

Delegation seeks compassion, will hear Dalai Lama speak

Education, Health & Safety, Politics, Religion & Spirituality, Stories of GivingBy Noah ErenbergMay 18, 2013

A group of Manitobans are in Louisville this weekend to attend that city’s Festival of Faiths, learn about compassion and spend an afternoon with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

Woodhaven Hill helps build a better community

Environment, Our City, Our Neighbourhoods, Southwest, Stories of GivingBy David CollinsApril 25, 2013

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

Charitable Organizations, Our City, Our Neighbourhoods, Philanthropy, Stories of GivingBy Noah ErenbergApril 24, 2013

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.

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