With the world becoming increasingly busy, it is becoming even trickier to stand out online. Volunteer Manitoba notes that this is especially true for nonprofits that may not have the time or resources to dedicate efforts to an online and social media presence. Executive Director Ashley Seymour says that manyContinue Reading
Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) has become the first Manitoba-based organization to partner with PaRx for Canada’s national nature prescription program. PaRx, launched by the BC Parks Foundation, enables health care providers to prescribe time in nature as a way to improve patients’ mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Jodie Watson,Continue Reading
Culture Days is a week-long celebration of art and culture, culminating in a massive event that lights up Winnipeg with Nuit Blanche. Thousands walked the streets of Winnipeg, taking in the rare mild September weather and enjoying contemporary art and performances. Claire Johnston, a Two-Spirit Red River Métis and settlerContinue Reading
The fresh scent of buttered popcorn fills the Gas Station Arts Centre in Winnipeg’s Osborne Village. Patrons walk around, admiring the annual art show and visiting while they wait for the opening film, Assembly. Wednesday was opening night, and the 40th anniversary of the Reel Pride Film Festival. As theContinue Reading
The world is an ever-chaotic and stressful place. In those moments, quieting the mind can provide much-needed stillness and rest. Tending The Wild, a new exhibit at the Galerie Buhler Gallery, instills the quietness of walking in a garden. Hannah_g says she curated the collection, filled with artifacts and contemporaryContinue Reading
With tariffs from the United States, many farmers and small business owners are finding it increasingly difficult to turn a profit. That concern was what many who attended the 14th annual Fibre Festival in Winnipeg were discussing. Leiah Bauer of Apothecandy says increasing costs are something she hasn’t been ableContinue Reading
The City of Winnipeg is moving ahead with ambitious plans to expand supportive housing. Last week, three public information sessions were scheduled to engage residents and inquire about their thoughts on the project. In partnership with the Province of Manitoba, the city is preparing five municipally owned sites for rezoning,Continue Reading
This year, one of Winnipeg’s most distinctive heritage sites is celebrating a major milestone. The Dalnavert Museum has marked the 130th anniversary of the home’s construction with a weekend of festivities designed to reconnect Manitobans with the past. “It’s really important for people to be able to not just readContinue Reading
Standing behind a chair, talented hands take scissors and clippers, dropping hair to the floor. For a trans or non-binary youth, a haircut can change a life. Stylists Darla, Ava, and Tyler say that’s why they wanted to provide free haircuts this past Sunday, giving youth a chance to exploreContinue Reading
At the Manitoba Museum, a new free digital initiative is bridging the cultural learning gap. The game Anishinaabemowin with the Amik introduces players to 21 animals in Anishinaabemowin, also known as the Ojibwe language, through a series of engaging levels designed for learners of all ages. Tashina Houle-Gaywish, Head ofContinue Reading
Riders will now have the chance to take a trip on Winnipeg Transit’s largest zero-emission bus (ZEBS). For 30 days, the first 60-foot ZEBs will be in limited service, making the city the first in Canada to put 60-foot electric buses on the road. Erin Cooke, Project Manager for theContinue Reading
Less than a fraction of a per cent of Manitoba’s original tallgrass prairies remain. Given the cultural and ecological significance of these prairies, efforts are needed to both protect them and promote their expansion. Winnipeg’s Living Prairie Museum hopes to achieve this through a new collaborative community sculpture called paskwâwi-mostosContinue Reading
This summer, celebrated cultural and natural destinations are welcoming more young visitors than ever, thanks to the Canada Strong Pass. The initiative offers free admission for youth 17 and under and 50 per cent off for visitors aged 18 to 24 until September 2, making cultural and recreational experiences moreContinue Reading
In 1991, A family immigrated to Winnipeg from El Salvador. With not many resources at their disposal and a family to care for, they moved into a Habitat for Humanity home on Angus Street in 1992. Thirty years later, José Castro and his brother Carlos have made their way toContinue Reading
Play Play Play Play Play Play Play Play Play What started as a spin-off of another festival, watching Icelandic movies, has now grown into the largest rural film festival in Canada. This year, the Gimli International Film Festival (GIFF) celebrated its 25th anniversary and has once again broken its boxContinue Reading
The City of Winnipeg is adopting a new approach to managing traffic speeds in high-risk areas. According to Amanda Pushka, the road safety management engineer at the City of Winnipeg, these traffic quick-builds provide a better understanding of how traffic flow can be affected. These quick-builds, utilized by cities acrossContinue Reading
The Winnipeg Police Service is warning residents to be on high alert following a surge of scams and thefts across the city, perpetrated by a travelling organized crime group. These incidents are taking place in broad daylight and often prey on the generosity and helpfulness of Manitobans. “We’ve received numerousContinue Reading
Despite the faint haze of wildfire smoke in downtown Winnipeg, dozens gathered Saturday morning for group yoga. However, for the third annual Health and Wellness Day, hosted by Pegcity Steppers, the occasion wasn’t a sure thing. Shana Goodridge, a founding member, said they had to scramble to find indoor solutionsContinue Reading
New routes, new signs, new times. That’s what Winnipeggers have been learning to adjust since the start of July with the rollout of the city’s “Transit Master Plan.” Bus reliability has been a shared concern among many, with weather, traffic, and construction contributing to slower arrival times. Kyle Owens, PresidentContinue Reading
About 390 million years ago, a fish died. But that isn’t the end of its story. Fast-forward to 2023, Dr. Melina Jobbins is observing some fragmented fossils from the 90s in the collections at the Manitoba Museum. However, at the time, there wasn’t much material available on the newly describedContinue Reading
