Christine Wong
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…
CEDA gives Winnipeg youth a new lease on life
Winnipeg residents have already seen the makeover of the Merchants Hotel from the outside, but the next transformation is going on inside. Originally built as a hardware store in 1914…
Celebrating three decades of DASCH Foundation
Thirtieth anniversaries are traditionally celebrated with pearls, which are valued for their iridescent glow, timelessness and resilience. Marking its own 30-year milestone in 2022, the DASCH (Direct Action in Support…
ACU celebrates 10 years of Recognition Counts
In 2012, international immigration in Manitoba dipped from the year prior—the first decline in a decade. One local settlement organization warned the drop could dent Manitoba’s labour supply and have…
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Qualico and ACU partner to build sustainable communities
With over 70 years of history in Manitoba, Qualico is a trusted provincial institution. And though Qualico’s business spans the country, its condominium division, StreetSide, has quite a presence in…
LS Properties takes community-centered approach to Winnipeg real estate
For Winnipeg-based LS Properties, finding high-quality properties isn’t the only business focus. It’s also looking for high-quality relationships. LS Properties is a local real estate company that acquires properties in…
5 simple steps to set up your own email account
Whether you’re new to digital banking or already use it, there are some quick things you can do to make day-to-day transactions easier and faster. Having an email address is…