The tunnels beneath St. Boniface Hospital are now brighter and more colourful with the completion of a 300-foot mural. The tunnels are used by 17,000 individuals annually and connect the various hospital buildings. Commissioned by Artists in Health Care, Natalie Baird and Toby Gillies created the mural “Outside Light” toContinue Reading
“When it comes to cannabis impairment, we are seeing a constant rise.” Constable Peterson from the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) says that in recent enforcement projects, although nowhere near the alcohol impairment numbers, cannabis-related impairment is increasing. The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS), in collaboration with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), hasContinue Reading
The Manitoba Government has announced a new plan to end chronic homelessness by moving the estimated 700 Manitobans living in encampments into housing. Starting in February, the City of Winnipeg and sector partners will work with a designated encampment over a 30-day timeline to transition them to move-in-ready housing. MinisterContinue Reading
After completing the expansion of its facilities, Grant Park Animal Hospital is now offering computed tomography (CT) scanning and is experiencing a surge in referrals from clinics across the province. The machine is the only human-grade CT available for animals in Manitoba. Dr. Jonas Watson says with five clinics alreadyContinue Reading
On January 15, young Franco-Manitobans hit the Théâtre Cercle Molière (TCM) stage with their collective creation Un peu partout! (Here and There!). Starting 19 months ago, performers aged 17 to 21 shaped this original play together. The story follows 18-year-old Isabelle, who finds herself on a tangled path paved withContinue Reading
For Asian Women of Winnipeg’s (AWOW) 10th anniversary of Lohri Mela, held on January 11, the organization again reshaped how it approaches community celebrations. Lohri Mela is a traditional seasonal festival from North India that celebrates new beginnings, including the arrival of a newborn boy or a new bride intoContinue Reading
Whether it’s open for just nine days, as in the winter of 2023/2024, or for most of the season, the Nestaweya River Trail is expensive to maintain, with annual costs reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars. To offset the expenses, the Forks Foundation launched the Trail Together campaign. Funds helpContinue Reading
Sitting around with cold beers and enthralled in conversation, individuals passionate about the environment and sustainability came together for the first Eco-Drinks event of the new year. Part of the global movement Green-Drinks, gatherings have been hosted by the Manitoba Eco-Network since 2007. However, James Beddome, Manitoba Eco-Network’s executive director,Continue Reading
Upgrades to 11 city-operated arenas have the potential to significantly reduce energy use as part of a multi-year plan. According to Glen Stefanyshen, Winnipeg’s Superintendent of Buildings, Asset Operations, and Energy Management, funding from the Government of Manitoba has led to various upgrades. One that has caught the most attentionContinue Reading
In Winnipeg’s downtown area, a group of volunteers came together to create a space uniquely their own. Carla Taylor, Nix Cristobal Calma, and Bre Cristobal Calma co-founded Matter Manitoba. The volunteer-run organization has the mandate to promote and celebrate Two-Spirit, Queer, and Trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (2SQTBIPOC)Continue Reading
The first semester to include new federal and provincial nutrition and food programs has come to a close, and schools in Winnipeg are already seeing a difference. Erin Harris, a teacher at École Salisbury Morse Place School, says the delivery of this program has removed any judgment or stigma, withContinue Reading
Despite ongoing fundraisers and a recent Christmas market, local non-profit Peg City Kindness Crew is seeing first-hand the demand for food services, with overwhelming requests for holiday hampers. The organization was created after co-founders Jai and Deanna saw the need within their community. According to Jai, that need has onlyContinue Reading
As Christmas approaches, the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg has received a $150 thousand donation. The Manitoba Government contributed $100 thousand, and the Manitoba Métis Federation contributed $50 thousand. These donations couldn’t come at a better time, says Shawna Bell, the cheer board’s Executive Director, with the cheerboard experiencing deficitsContinue Reading
Mental health care access continues to be a significant need for youth. According to a report released by the Canadian Mental Health Association, youth are not receiving appropriate mental health, addiction, and substance use health care, particularly in rural and remote areas. The report identifies suicide as the leading causeContinue Reading
The sound of clicking keys echoes around the room. Engaged faces look up from their screens as an instructor walks them through an online job application, digital forms, and how to attach links and attachments to an email. Despite the growing demand for computer services, with a waitlist of overContinue Reading
Over the past few years, Manitoba has seen its rates of HIV and sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) continue to rise. The province recently released its surveillance data for 2023, which saw 280 new HIV cases reported in Manitoba, a 40.7 per cent increase from the 199 cases inContinue Reading
The Rainbow Stage’s ticket system crashed for the first time as Manitobans rushed to purchase tickets for the upcoming 2025 season. “Tickets went on sale on Monday, December 2nd, and for the first time in our history, our ticket system crashed,” says Artistic Director Carson Nattrass, who was blown awayContinue Reading
Winnipeg will become home to a new 95-unit building in south Pembina. The $38.5 million project, which began construction this past summer, will have 38 of the 95 units marked as affordable with rents below 70 per cent of the median market rent. Although this development does meet some ofContinue Reading
Numerous enhancements and upgrades to multiple programs are coming to the Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) as a recipient of the Manitoba Accessibility Fund. MTYP is receiving $20,000 through the fund to increase accessibility, remove barriers, and ensure every youth has the opportunity to experience the arts. “At MTYP,Continue Reading
As Manitobas prepare for the upcoming winter weather, it’s also time to prepare for the sniffles and coughing that come with the flu season. The Canadian flu season typically runs from November to April, bringing influenza and the coronavirus. With it still early in the season, infection rates are low,Continue Reading
