Canada’s winters can be unpredictable. Here in Manitoba, one day, we can have lovely warm sun. The next, it can be blistering cold. Even those who have lived here their whole lives can get caught off-guard. One joke often used is that everyone forgets how to drive on the year’sContinue Reading
There’s been a bit of a road bump for one of Winnipeg’s North-End Community organizations as they look for a new facility. Luckily, there are opportunities to rent while they search, a testament to the unity found within the community. Founded in 1999 by a group of women who cameContinue Reading
The end of the year is a busy time. From October to January, there are many observed festivities. Diwali, Dio De Los Muertos, Hanukkah, Christmas, Ōmisoka, and Kwanzaa. Established in the 1960s, Kwanzaa found its way to Canada in the 1990s. Thanks to the Canadian Kwanzaa Association, 2019 was theContinue Reading
Volunteering has many beneficial purposes, helping develop your skills, enhance your resume, build connections and help support your community. There are plenty of opportunities for students through school, youth groups, student initiatives, or community ventures. When you’re retired, your history in the community and having more availability can make itContinue Reading
