As January rolls around, many again take up the difficult challenge of motivating themselves to make healthier lifestyle choices. However, without addressing the foundations of these decisions, failure can become an unfortunate reality. Building life-long habits requires patience, realistic expectations, and community. That’s what Clinical Exercise Physiologist Allister McNabb tellsContinue Reading
As 2025 closed, Manitoba’s labour market told a story that differed from early predictions. Despite widespread concern over tariffs and global uncertainty, many sectors proved more resilient than expected. Manufacturing, viewed as vulnerable to trade disruptions, held steady throughout the year. Chris Milne, Program Manager at Opportunities for Employment (OFE),Continue Reading
Winnipeg and Manitobans can now apply for and use a digital health card on their mobile devices, marking another step in the province’s effort to modernize health care access. The announcement was made on Monday by Premier Wab Kinew, Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara, and Stephanie Nunes,Continue Reading
Winnipeg Transit riders are seeing another round of changes as the city transitions into its winter schedule, following the launch of the Primary Transit Network earlier this year. With snow arriving and commuters adjusting to new travel patterns, both transit officials and advocacy groups agree the system is in aContinue Reading
As the Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute (CMWI) celebrates its 20th anniversary, the organization is honouring two decades of community-building with a new project. This project supports vulnerable women while giving back to those who need it most. This year, CMWI and its social enterprise, Cutting Edge Designs, launched the WinterContinue Reading
It’s looking much brighter for the West End Cultural Centre (WECC) after the beloved venue surpassed its fundraising goal in just one week, raising more than $70,000. The urgent call for support asked the community to help the centre raise $50,000 by the end of the month to pay essentialContinue Reading
E-cigarettes and vaping are gaining popularity, particularly among younger adults. A 2022 survey in Canada found that 6 per cent of Canadians aged 15 and older vaped in the last month. Notably, 14 per cent of 15 to 19-year-olds and 18 per cent of those aged 20 to 24 usedContinue Reading
Buying soup can change lives. That’s the mission of a new social enterprise in Winnipeg. The Raw Carrot is helping individuals facing barriers to traditional work by employing people with disabilities or mental health challenges and making gourmet soups. “The concept is that you buy soup, you change lives becauseContinue Reading
History isn’t about remembering to avoid repeating what was done. For Gordon Goldsborough, executive director of the Manitoba Historical Society, it’s about seeing where we used to be and how far we’ve come. Goldsborough says this is why it’s crucial to preserve historically significant spaces. “It seems to me thatContinue Reading
As the cost of living continues to rise across Manitoba, the Winnipeg Humane Society is seeing record-breaking demand for its pet food bank. Between April and October, appointments for the pet food bank increased by 242 percent, from 88 appointments to 301. And according to Carly Peters, Director of CommunicationsContinue Reading
Unofficially dubbed the “West and East Poles,” the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg is already hard at work preparing to open its phone lines for December 2nd. Early hamper orders are slightly below where they were at this time last year. However, Executive Director Shawna Bell says the team isContinue Reading
Violent and non-violent hate crimes have been on the rise year after year in Canada. Violent hate crimes have increased by 12 percent, while non-violent hate crimes have risen by 3 percent. Islamophobia remains a widespread issue, not only in Canada but also in Western culture. In the study titledContinue Reading
A hush settles over the crowd as a woman steps up to the podium. She is now the centre of attention. Carmen Puente, General Director of Training & Empowerment Women Congress MB, pauses, looking over the 15 women who have come forward to share their stories. Stories of overcoming barriers,Continue Reading
When Fernanda Vallejo first arrived in Canada 14 years ago, she never imagined she would one day be recognized among the Top 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians by TLN Media Group. What began as a simple Facebook group to connect Spanish-speaking women during the pandemic has since grown into LatinasContinue Reading
A new report from the University of Winnipeg and the Manitoba Eco-Network is calling for an overhaul of Manitoba’s outdated environmental impact assessment (IA) process. This marks the first major push for reform in nearly four decades. Putting People and the Planet First: What Manitobans Expect from Impact Assessment, ledContinue Reading
History is often an ambiguous term. It isn’t tangible, just a word to describe the past. But when you walk into the Winnipeg Archives, over a century of stories becomes something you can see, smell, and touch—the scent of aged paper, the quiet slide of drawers, the soft rustle ofContinue Reading
In Saint Boniface, Winnipeg’s French cultural hub, crowds gathered, popcorn in hand, for Menteuse, the opening film of Cinémental 2025. The event takes place over two weekends, with more on the way, including Les Barbares on October 17, and a complete catalogue of movies and programs throughout the upcoming weekend.Continue Reading
Education doesn’t end when the final school bell rings. Whether you’re seven or seventy, there’s always something new to learn. This belief is deeply rooted in the philosophy of RETLife, an initiative in the River East Transcona School Division providing community-based learning. On a Tuesday evening at Chief Peguis MiddleContinue Reading
A picture truly speaks a thousand words, and that’s why a professional headshot is an invaluable asset. This past Wednesday, over 100 enthusiastic job seekers, comprising immigrants, asylum seekers, and individuals facing physical or mental disabilities, received free headshots. Sandra, currently looking for a job in Winnipeg, believes these headshotsContinue Reading
It was not a quiet moment, but one filled with reflection, unity, and determination. At the Oodena Circle at the Forks, thousands gathered on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, chanting “Every Child Matters,” a call to acknowledge Canada’s painful history while committing to a more just tomorrow. PremierContinue Reading
