After the passing of MLA Nello Altomare, east Winnipeg’s Transcona riding heads back to the polls for a byelection on March 18. Four candidates will be on the ballot: Shannon Corbett for NDP, Shawn Nason for PC, Brad Boudreau for Liberal, and Susan Auch as independent. U Multicultural contacted allContinue Reading
Two environmental organizations are putting their money where their mouths are. Climate Change Connections Manitoba and Manitoba’s Climate Action Team are holding challenges for Manitoba high schoolers to use their creative skills to raise awareness of innovative climate solutions and to have a chance to earn some cash. Jennifer MacRae,Continue Reading
Early in February, the Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute (CMWI) hosted the Muslim Women Courage and Leadership in Manitoba Conference. The event celebrated Muslim women in leadership positions in Winnipeg while hosting panels and discussions on addressing rising rates of Islamophobia in Canada. The event was incredibly well received, explains ExecutiveContinue Reading
For many waiting along Winnipeg’s roads, the sound of roaring bus engines is a common occurrence. However, they can expect a lot more quiet when Winnipeg Transit’s latest additions hit the streets this spring. Winnipeg has now welcomed its second zero-emissions bus, or ZEB, to its fleet as it transitionsContinue Reading
The Women’s Health Clinic’s (WHC) spree of bad luck has finally ended, receiving a $10 million investment from the federal government. WHC Executive Director Kemlin Nembhard says the news was overwhelming. “When I had heard I’d gotten the letter from the feds about the funding the day before the announcement,Continue Reading
Although the pandemic may have slowed it, the Winnipeg Circus Club has reached its decade milestone, celebrating its 10th annual Circus Showcase last Sunday. Karrie Blackburn has been a part of the board for 10 years and has coordinated and performed in the showcase for 7 of those years. DespiteContinue Reading
Local businesses have already been feeling the effects of Trump’s proposed tariffs even before their implementation. Joseph Edogbeni, CEO of HEYRU, imports African natural food, health, and cosmetic products, processes them in Winnipeg, and sells them across Canada. He also runs a freight brokerage, helping small businesses with imports andContinue Reading
On Wednesday, February 19, and Thursday, February 20, residents of Winnipeg’s Transconna suburb expressed their opinions at an open house for the proposed design of a new recreation centre. In 2021, input from the community was used to determine the need, design, and potential amenities. Paul Scottnick, an investment plannerContinue Reading
Winnipeg Transit is undergoing its most significant transformation in over a century, with a brand-new system set to roll out in June. Winnipeg’s senior transit planner, Kevin Sturgeon, says this overhaul is part of the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan. Beginning in 2019, Sturgeon says the plan is to modernize theContinue Reading
Freweyni Berhe, an upcoming designer, debuted at the second annual Threads Fashion Demonstration. Threads is a collaborative effort between Black Artists of Winnipeg and the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG-Qaumajuq) to celebrate Black History Month and local talent with a fashion show and talks by the designers. Berhe attended Threads lastContinue Reading
In Winnipeg’s North End, Community Helpers Unite is helping provide food security and community cohesion in and outside the kitchen. CHU’s executive director, Brandy Bobier, says CHU has stepped outside its comfort zone and began a youth program over the last year, securing funding from the federal Building Safer CommunitiesContinue Reading
For 90 years, the Sexual Education Resource Centre has supported reproductive and sexual health across Manitoba. The recent 90th-anniversary social on February 8th was a time for Co-Executive Director Gillian Roy to reflect on how the organization has changed over nearly a century. “So one big change for us weContinue Reading
Indigenous artist Justine Proulx believes art is healing, and the 200-foot mural they created outside Winnipeg’s RBC Convention Centre could be a catalyst for conversation and community. “I think art can be very important in that way, just opening up the dialogue, visually educating people, and teaching people in aContinue Reading
A project to reduce emissions and food waste in Winnipeg by purchasing a refrigerated shipping container has passed the halfway mark of its $25,000 fundraising goal. Jennifer MacRae, the food waste diversion manager with Climate Change Connections Manitoba, says they will use these storage containers as low-cost food storage units.Continue Reading
Since 2007, Lynne Scott has run a feral cat management program and kitten rescue in Winnipeg. Craig Street Cats provided shelter services and spay and neuter programs, but after losing their primary veterinarian during COVID-19, those programs had to be phased out. “Unfortunately, we have not been able to findContinue Reading
Kolo Shop, a cozy new gift shop in Winnipeg’s East Kildonan area, is creating opportunities for Ukrainian artists and crafters to support themselves. The idea began as an online group of war-displaced Ukrainians selling their art and handmade products online. “This is what happened with my wife,” explains Kolo ShopContinue Reading
After performing at local festivals and cultural events, the play Kateryna and Havrylo launched as an independent production onto Winnipeg’s theatre scene. The play has taken many forms, with variations performed at Winnipeg’s Folklorama and the Fringe Festival. Rachel Smith, who plays Kateryna, added a new feather to her capContinue Reading
In a first for a local wildlife hospital, the Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (PWRC) admitted six owls for care and recovery. Julia Burcar, the Wildlife Education Program Coordinator and Facilitator at PWRC says that although they often have owl patients, six owls, especially from five different species, is a rareContinue Reading
After another successful year, the Gimli International Film Festival (GIFF) is considering ways to attract more visitors from Winnipeg. The festival, held every July, attracts thousands to the small lakeside community of Gimli. GIFF Executive Director Teya Zuzek says much of that demographic comes from Manitoba’s Interlake region and isContinue Reading
Dr. Siddiqui says Winnipeg’s first national Muslim-Indigenous solidarity conference is just the beginning, expressing hope that it will inspire communities to take action. The sounds of ceremonial drums opened the conference on the crisp morning of January 25. Hosted by the Islamic Social Service Association (ISSA) the conference was “aContinue Reading
