City
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Food policy for thought
Winnipeg is getting a glance at what a food policy council will look like for the city.
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1 Just City offers overnight program to house folks in need
1 Just City, an organization that provides outreach centres throughout Winnipeg, has partnered with St. Augustine United Church on River Avenue to offer a new program, which offers a safer space for those seeking a place to sleep.
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news briefs
UWSA election // Film on flooding // In the greenhouse // Feb. 25 the coldest night // Thinking about retirement // Counter-rally on March 4
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Coalition opposes changes to Nominee Program
Liza Fontillas came to Winnipeg in 2012 from the Philippines. The single mother holds down three jobs, and she thinks the recent changes to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program will harm the economy and prevent immigrants from settling here.
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Be a part of your pool
The Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool and Rady JCC Fitness Centre’s pool are taking a look at the importance of community pools and how to make them a more accessible resource for community members.
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Give your input on city transportation paths
The City of Winnipeg is hosting pop-up events to engage members of the public as stakeholders for the planning of their pedestrian and cyclist corridors.
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Up for a winter challenge?
The Jack Frost Challenge (JFC) is a week-long event hoping to get its participants to skate, bike, ski, snowshoe, run or walk a total of 130 km over the week of Feb. 12 to 18.
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Retail revolution at the MCC
Early this January, Kildonan Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Thrift Store opened a second clearance location on 396 Edison Ave. that offers the chance to buy clothing and other items by the pound.
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Can you frozen river canoe?
Inclusion Winnipeg, a charity for individuals with intellectual disabilities, is on their mark and getting set for its second annual Wild Winter Canoe Race as a part of Festival du Voyageur.
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Transit conversations in the fast lane
Opening up dialogue about Winnipeg’s rapid transit expansion
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Shining a light on SAD
More than 15,000 members of Winnipeg’s population are feeling the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression linked to seasonal changes. As of last January, there are more resources in the city to help.
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Agency helps local bands find that first date
First Date Touring (FDT), a booking agency created in January 2016, came to fruition with hopes of fostering support for the community of DIY bookers and the bands they love.
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Manitoba Open winding up for curling event
Bonspiel has been hurrying hard for 125 years
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Thunderbird House hopes to offer more in 2017
Elders’ teaching nights are healing for the community
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What’s a Men’s Shed?
Men come together to combat mental health issues
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From new starts to starters
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) is helping ease the arrival of newcomer youth and children in Canada through sports.
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New Briefs
Digitalization forum coming to Winnipeg // Province tells craft liquor facilities to look elsewhere // Winnipeg Promise Initiative // Samson pushes for polar bear support // Good Will says goodbye to LPH // Oral history workshop
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Favourite Local Independent Publication
1. Winnipeg Free Press
2. Red Rising Magazine
3. Stylus Magazine -
Favourite Local Young Achiever Under 30
1. Michael Champagne
2. Honourable mentions: Devin Bray, Christina Hajjar, Madison Thomas, Mike Green, Ian Bell -
Favourite Local Politician
1. Robert-Falcon Ouellette
2. Wab Kinew
3. Brian Bowman