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Should I pay my mortgage down faster?
Have you ever asked yourself, “Should I pay off my mortgage early?” The short answer is yes. While it may be tempting to stretch out the term of your mortgage…
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CFC member Agape Table serves up community nourishment
Jim Steep, executive director of Agape Table (pronounced ah-GAW-pay), reports that demand for the non-profit’s services has grown with rising food prices. The organization has been serving breakfast to some…
Manitoba Theatre for Young People dreams big with new campaign
A home for creativity and imagination for generations, Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) has helped thousands of children and youth across the province discover the joy of theatre since…
Zoongizi Ode creates housing solutions to help Indigenous youth aging out of care
For the past decade, Indigenous-led not-for-profit organization, Zoongizi Ode (Zoon-gai-zai O-day), has been working on smoothing the transition for Indigenous children aging out of Manitoba’s child welfare system. Along with…
Money tips
Kilter Brewing Co. serves up craft beer and community connection in St. Boniface
Deep in the heart of St. Boniface, Kilter Brewing Company is a hidden treasure—an oasis for Winnipeggers to escape their day-to-day routines, enjoy craft beer and connect with their community….
How to use a mortgage calculator to budget better
Learn how to use ACU’s mortgage calculator to figure out how much mortgage you can afford, and what budget you should set before you start house hunting. A mortgage lender…
Manitoba mortgage FAQs answered
Manitoba’s hot housing market continues its upward trajectory, with sales increasing 10.9% in the first 11 months of 2024. In November alone, home sales jumped 20.3% over the same period…
How to finance your commercial renovation
Business renovations can come with cash flow challenges. A large renovation may require a significant upfront investment, which could pinch your cash flow. You may have to deal with payment…
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Kilter Brewing Co. serves up craft beer and community connection in St. Boniface
Deep in the heart of St. Boniface, Kilter Brewing Company is a hidden treasure—an oasis for Winnipeggers to escape their day-to-day routines, enjoy craft beer and connect with their community….
Building resilience through Manitoba’s local food initiative
Photo Credit: St. Norbert’s Farmers Market photo supplied by Direct Farm Manitoba.
How to finance your commercial renovation
Business renovations can come with cash flow challenges. A large renovation may require a significant upfront investment, which could pinch your cash flow. You may have to deal with payment…
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…
Community stories
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of student-run credit union
Just over 10 years ago, a survey circulated at Winnipeg’s Technical Vocational High School. The results showed that students at the school, commonly known as Tec Voc, felt short-changed—they were…
Kilter Brewing Co. serves up craft beer and community connection in St. Boniface
Deep in the heart of St. Boniface, Kilter Brewing Company is a hidden treasure—an oasis for Winnipeggers to escape their day-to-day routines, enjoy craft beer and connect with their community….
Building resilience through Manitoba’s local food initiative
Photo Credit: St. Norbert’s Farmers Market photo supplied by Direct Farm Manitoba.
Walk This Way: How United Way Winnipeg is making a difference
The annual event raises funds for Manitobans in need. “Walk This Way is a fun, inclusive and meaningful way to show our community how far we can go when we…