City
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News briefs
Annual Great Rock Climb // Our Place Safe Space fundraiser // Fifth Annual Poutine Cup // Beet Happening to close its doors // Absolutely Fabulous Friday // Refurbished bike sale
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Cool off with sweet treats this summer
With the arrival of Winnipeg's famous muggy, warm weather, many ice cream enthusiasts are twitching to begin their summertime treks to their favourite ice cream shops.
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Trade and leisure at The Forks
The Forks has a history stretching back thousands of years, according to the book The Forks, A Meeting Place Transformed by Sheila Grover and Greg Thomas.
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Land, water and the health of the environment
A thesis written by Natasha J. Szach argues that preserving water will give the Indigenous community a chance to move from being a stakeholder into a partner when governing the Canadian people.
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Building community in the commons
The WestEnd Commons, a part of the St. Matthews Non-Profit Housing Incorporation, is now located in the newly remodeled St. Matthew’s Anglican Church.
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Youth walk out for solidarity
On March 14, Grant Park High School students and staff hosted a walkout in support of the students and victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Fla.
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Band-Aid solution to justice
Winnipeg has the largest Indigenous population across Canada with 38,700 First Nations, 52,130 Métis and 315 Inuit people. Yet the province of Manitoba lacks both Gladue reports and Gladue courts to represent this growing population.
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News Briefs
Final speaker - Classics // Get ready for gold // Guest lecture by J.R. Léveillé // WHS Donations Telethon // The Ethics of Culture // Mama Bear Clan patrol fundraiser
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Clean and Clear Concrete
Weather in Winnipeg means watching a snowman melt one day, then adding an extra coat of snow the next.
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Behind the rock wall
Youth for Christ's (YFC) decision to build near the North End has stirred up some controversy.
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It’s time to talk
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Manitoba and Winnipeg is holding the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course.
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WE24 continues to keep kids safe
The West End 24 Hour Safe Space (WE24), a branch of the Spence Neighbourhood Association (SNA), is providing a safe, positive environment for youth in the West End of Winnipeg.
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News Briefs
“I Am Unstoppable” cabaret // Critical Approaches in Video Game Studies // Ice Castles closing // Political Science speaker series // Divest UWinnipeg Rally: Human Mosaic // Free open house with Dolly Sekhon
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Crime and safety in Winnipeg
Winnipeg keeps its reputation as the most unsafe city in Canada, according to a CBC report, but the perceptions about safety in this city can run deep.
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Calling all anime Fans
Ai-Kon is an non-profit organization that holds an annual Japanese and pop culture convention in Winnipeg.
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Talk about sexual awareness and health
Between Feb. 12 and 16, the Sexuality Education Resource Centre Manitoba (SERC) will host Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week on the topic of “Minding Our Business”: Sexual Health & Mental Wellness.
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News Briefs
Local Brews + Global Views // Peaceful Protest Against the Plea // Queer yoga // Genderfest Winnipeg // Bridging Two Worlds book launch
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Energizing the Canadian Community
Every form of environment is filled with energy: in social environments, workplaces and in nature. People use energy in several different ways throughout their daily lives, and every action has an impact on the environment.
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Arts take on racism
Art is a form of expression that people can use to make political statements. The Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation (CCMF) is exploring the impacts of racism in society through the 48-hour Anti-Racism Film Festival hoping to spark conversation about racism in communities.
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Marketing the artisans
Pop-up markets happen during different times of the year with some happening around holidays – like Valentine’s Day. On Feb. 11, artisans will hold the Half Moon Market Valentine’s Fling (HMMVF) at the Inn at the Forks in celebration of Valentine’s Day.