Candidates Urged to Look Beyond Potholes at Winnipeg Municipal Forum 

The Queer Space Speaker Series, hosted by Rainbow Resource Centre, celebrated its third year and brought together queer leaders, artists, and activists to discuss community, celebrate identity, and inspire the ongoing fight for queer and human rights.

Attending the event at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, it was immediately clear that community was the centre of conversation. During the pre-event reception, individuals gathered to connect and talk. During the short break in the presentation, people moved from their seats to engage in more discussion of what they had learned and to learn more from the panellists and speakers. These moments of connection and community are more important than ever, as evidenced by the findings of the State of 2SLGBTQ+ Communities in Manitoba survey.Continue Reading

WINNIPEG VOTES 2026, Fred Morris, City Council Candidate for Daniel McIntyre Ward

The Queer Space Speaker Series, hosted by Rainbow Resource Centre, celebrated its third year and brought together queer leaders, artists, and activists to discuss community, celebrate identity, and inspire the ongoing fight for queer and human rights.

Attending the event at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, it was immediately clear that community was the centre of conversation. During the pre-event reception, individuals gathered to connect and talk. During the short break in the presentation, people moved from their seats to engage in more discussion of what they had learned and to learn more from the panellists and speakers. These moments of connection and community are more important than ever, as evidenced by the findings of the State of 2SLGBTQ+ Communities in Manitoba survey.Continue Reading

WINNIPEG VOTES 2026 Michelle Kowalchuk, Candidate for Trustee in RETSD, Ward 4

The Queer Space Speaker Series, hosted by Rainbow Resource Centre, celebrated its third year and brought together queer leaders, artists, and activists to discuss community, celebrate identity, and inspire the ongoing fight for queer and human rights.

Attending the event at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, it was immediately clear that community was the centre of conversation. During the pre-event reception, individuals gathered to connect and talk. During the short break in the presentation, people moved from their seats to engage in more discussion of what they had learned and to learn more from the panellists and speakers. These moments of connection and community are more important than ever, as evidenced by the findings of the State of 2SLGBTQ+ Communities in Manitoba survey.Continue Reading

WINNIPEG VOTES 2026 Ryan Frick, Candidate for School Trustee, River East Transcona, Ward 1

The Queer Space Speaker Series, hosted by Rainbow Resource Centre, celebrated its third year and brought together queer leaders, artists, and activists to discuss community, celebrate identity, and inspire the ongoing fight for queer and human rights.

Attending the event at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, it was immediately clear that community was the centre of conversation. During the pre-event reception, individuals gathered to connect and talk. During the short break in the presentation, people moved from their seats to engage in more discussion of what they had learned and to learn more from the panellists and speakers. These moments of connection and community are more important than ever, as evidenced by the findings of the State of 2SLGBTQ+ Communities in Manitoba survey.Continue Reading

WINNIPEG VOTES 2026 Moe Koroma, Candidate for School Trustee, Louis Riel School Division, Ward 1

The Queer Space Speaker Series, hosted by Rainbow Resource Centre, celebrated its third year and brought together queer leaders, artists, and activists to discuss community, celebrate identity, and inspire the ongoing fight for queer and human rights.

Attending the event at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, it was immediately clear that community was the centre of conversation. During the pre-event reception, individuals gathered to connect and talk. During the short break in the presentation, people moved from their seats to engage in more discussion of what they had learned and to learn more from the panellists and speakers. These moments of connection and community are more important than ever, as evidenced by the findings of the State of 2SLGBTQ+ Communities in Manitoba survey.Continue Reading

New Policy Opens Hort-Term Study to Work-Permit Holders 

Five Winnipeg mayoral candidates faced questions on procurement, public safety, housing, transit and French-language services Thursday at a bilingual forum organized by the Black Manitobans Chamber of Commerce and community partners.

Mayor Scott Gillingham and challengers Kevin Klein, Mike Vogiatzakis, Don Woodstock and Tracey Drexler participated in the event at the Centre culturel franco-manitobain in St. Boniface.

The Black Manitobans Chamber of Commerce billed the event as an opportunity for residents to hear directly from candidates, while the Chambre de commerce francophone de Saint-Boniface also promoted the forum to its members.  Continue Reading

‘They can be both’: Latino Heritage Month celebrates roots and belonging in Manitoba 

Five Winnipeg mayoral candidates faced questions on procurement, public safety, housing, transit and French-language services Thursday at a bilingual forum organized by the Black Manitobans Chamber of Commerce and community partners.

Mayor Scott Gillingham and challengers Kevin Klein, Mike Vogiatzakis, Don Woodstock and Tracey Drexler participated in the event at the Centre culturel franco-manitobain in St. Boniface.

The Black Manitobans Chamber of Commerce billed the event as an opportunity for residents to hear directly from candidates, while the Chambre de commerce francophone de Saint-Boniface also promoted the forum to its members.  Continue Reading

B.E.S.T. Film Festival aims to open doors for emerging Black filmmakers

Five Winnipeg mayoral candidates faced questions on procurement, public safety, housing, transit and French-language services Thursday at a bilingual forum organized by the Black Manitobans Chamber of Commerce and community partners.

Mayor Scott Gillingham and challengers Kevin Klein, Mike Vogiatzakis, Don Woodstock and Tracey Drexler participated in the event at the Centre culturel franco-manitobain in St. Boniface.

The Black Manitobans Chamber of Commerce billed the event as an opportunity for residents to hear directly from candidates, while the Chambre de commerce francophone de Saint-Boniface also promoted the forum to its members.  Continue Reading

Mayoral candidates Pitch Procurement Changes, Public Safety at Black Manitobans Forum 

Five Winnipeg mayoral candidates faced questions on procurement, public safety, housing, transit and French-language services Thursday at a bilingual forum organized by the Black Manitobans Chamber of Commerce and community partners.

Mayor Scott Gillingham and challengers Kevin Klein, Mike Vogiatzakis, Don Woodstock and Tracey Drexler participated in the event at the Centre culturel franco-manitobain in St. Boniface.

The Black Manitobans Chamber of Commerce billed the event as an opportunity for residents to hear directly from candidates, while the Chambre de commerce francophone de Saint-Boniface also promoted the forum to its members.  Continue Reading

Francophone Student Pilot Brings New International Students to Saint-Boniface 

The Queer Space Speaker Series, hosted by Rainbow Resource Centre, celebrated its third year and brought together queer leaders, artists, and activists to discuss community, celebrate identity, and inspire the ongoing fight for queer and human rights.

Attending the event at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, it was immediately clear that community was the centre of conversation. During the pre-event reception, individuals gathered to connect and talk. During the short break in the presentation, people moved from their seats to engage in more discussion of what they had learned and to learn more from the panellists and speakers. These moments of connection and community are more important than ever, as evidenced by the findings of the State of 2SLGBTQ+ Communities in Manitoba survey.Continue Reading

WINNIPEG VOTES 2026 Mike Vogiatzakis, Candidate for Mayor of Winnipeg

The Queer Space Speaker Series, hosted by Rainbow Resource Centre, celebrated its third year and brought together queer leaders, artists, and activists to discuss community, celebrate identity, and inspire the ongoing fight for queer and human rights.

Attending the event at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, it was immediately clear that community was the centre of conversation. During the pre-event reception, individuals gathered to connect and talk. During the short break in the presentation, people moved from their seats to engage in more discussion of what they had learned and to learn more from the panellists and speakers. These moments of connection and community are more important than ever, as evidenced by the findings of the State of 2SLGBTQ+ Communities in Manitoba survey.Continue Reading

WINNIPEG VOTES 2026 Chris Giesbrecht, Winnipeg City Council Candidate for Transcona Ward

The Queer Space Speaker Series, hosted by Rainbow Resource Centre, celebrated its third year and brought together queer leaders, artists, and activists to discuss community, celebrate identity, and inspire the ongoing fight for queer and human rights.

Attending the event at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, it was immediately clear that community was the centre of conversation. During the pre-event reception, individuals gathered to connect and talk. During the short break in the presentation, people moved from their seats to engage in more discussion of what they had learned and to learn more from the panellists and speakers. These moments of connection and community are more important than ever, as evidenced by the findings of the State of 2SLGBTQ+ Communities in Manitoba survey.Continue Reading

WINNIPEG VOTES 2026 Chris Clacio, Candidate for Mayor of Winnipeg

The Queer Space Speaker Series, hosted by Rainbow Resource Centre, celebrated its third year and brought together queer leaders, artists, and activists to discuss community, celebrate identity, and inspire the ongoing fight for queer and human rights.

Attending the event at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, it was immediately clear that community was the centre of conversation. During the pre-event reception, individuals gathered to connect and talk. During the short break in the presentation, people moved from their seats to engage in more discussion of what they had learned and to learn more from the panellists and speakers. These moments of connection and community are more important than ever, as evidenced by the findings of the State of 2SLGBTQ+ Communities in Manitoba survey.Continue Reading

Rural and Ethnocultural Broadcasters Say Manitoba’s Local Media Policy Has Yet to Deliver

The Queer Space Speaker Series, hosted by Rainbow Resource Centre, celebrated its third year and brought together queer leaders, artists, and activists to discuss community, celebrate identity, and inspire the ongoing fight for queer and human rights.

Attending the event at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, it was immediately clear that community was the centre of conversation. During the pre-event reception, individuals gathered to connect and talk. During the short break in the presentation, people moved from their seats to engage in more discussion of what they had learned and to learn more from the panellists and speakers. These moments of connection and community are more important than ever, as evidenced by the findings of the State of 2SLGBTQ+ Communities in Manitoba survey.Continue Reading

Manitoba Monitor: Weekly News Roundup for September 18

The Queer Space Speaker Series, hosted by Rainbow Resource Centre, celebrated its third year and brought together queer leaders, artists, and activists to discuss community, celebrate identity, and inspire the ongoing fight for queer and human rights.

Attending the event at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, it was immediately clear that community was the centre of conversation. During the pre-event reception, individuals gathered to connect and talk. During the short break in the presentation, people moved from their seats to engage in more discussion of what they had learned and to learn more from the panellists and speakers. These moments of connection and community are more important than ever, as evidenced by the findings of the State of 2SLGBTQ+ Communities in Manitoba survey.Continue Reading

WINNIPEG VOTES 2026 Adam Dudek, Winnipeg City Council Candidate for Elmwood-East Kildonan Ward

The Queer Space Speaker Series, hosted by Rainbow Resource Centre, celebrated its third year and brought together queer leaders, artists, and activists to discuss community, celebrate identity, and inspire the ongoing fight for queer and human rights.

Attending the event at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, it was immediately clear that community was the centre of conversation. During the pre-event reception, individuals gathered to connect and talk. During the short break in the presentation, people moved from their seats to engage in more discussion of what they had learned and to learn more from the panellists and speakers. These moments of connection and community are more important than ever, as evidenced by the findings of the State of 2SLGBTQ+ Communities in Manitoba survey.Continue Reading

WINNIPEG VOTES 2026 Season Kirkwood, Winnipeg City Council Candidate for St. Vital Ward

The Queer Space Speaker Series, hosted by Rainbow Resource Centre, celebrated its third year and brought together queer leaders, artists, and activists to discuss community, celebrate identity, and inspire the ongoing fight for queer and human rights.

Attending the event at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, it was immediately clear that community was the centre of conversation. During the pre-event reception, individuals gathered to connect and talk. During the short break in the presentation, people moved from their seats to engage in more discussion of what they had learned and to learn more from the panellists and speakers. These moments of connection and community are more important than ever, as evidenced by the findings of the State of 2SLGBTQ+ Communities in Manitoba survey.Continue Reading