Community stories
Showing up for those who stepped up
ACU’s community response drive was the first of its kind for the credit union, which collected much-needed items on behalf of five community organizations.
Turn waste into wages, junk into jobs and discards into timecards
Manitoba shoppers know that Canadian Goodwill stores are excellent places to find quality previously-owned furniture, clothing and household goods—including some great vintage finds! But creating a retail experience wasn’t the…
Peg City Car Co-op celebrates 10 years
Horns are honking for Peg City Car Co-op, as the local and ever-expanding carsharing company is celebrating an amazing milestone with 10 years in business! On September 24, the organization…
A blanket for change
Kirstin Witwicki gratefully accepted well wishes after being draped with a very special blanket at a traditional Indigenous ceremony at The Forks in Winnipeg. But as the drum beats softly…
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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…