Christine Wong

Christine Wong has been covering business and technology since 1995, when Mark Zuckerberg was in sixth grade. A former associate producer at Business News Network and Slice TV, Wong freelances while chasing after the biggest story of her life — Ben, who is 10.
LGBTQ2S+ wealth

How ACU helps its LGBTQ2S+ members invest in themselves and their futures

Despite Canada’s global reputation as a leader of diversity and equality, LGBTQ2S+ wealth is, on average, lower than the rest of the country because the community has historically faced barriers…

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Indigenous traditions

Oshki-Giizhig provides FASD support rooted in Indigenous traditions

Eric Friesen’s job is to take a chance on people. He’s the Executive Director of Oshki-Giizhig Inc., an Assiniboine Credit Union member supported by the credit union’s Community Financial Centre…

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Interior - UWCRC

Building sustainable university projects for community inclusion

The University of Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation (UWCRC) has no interest in building ivory towers. Instead, UWCRC helps build sustainable projects like Winnipeg’s Downtown Commons, which welcomes “a wide cross-section…

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Why you should get a mortgage from a credit union

Did you know that credit unions are collectively Canada’s second-biggest mortgage lender? Or that, instead of just customers, they have members who share ownership of their credit union?  Unlike big…

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10 travel tips to make your vacation budget go far

Thinking of a dream vacation, but not sure exactly how you’ll pay for it? You can still afford to travel, even on a budget! Whether it’s a weekend getaway close…

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7 money-saving tips for thrifty road trip travellers

Road trips: so fun and carefree, right? But whether you’re cruising the Manitoba highways, heading out of province or taking a trip across the border, they’re not always cheap.  Hitting…

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