Community stories
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…
How the Orange Shirt Day movement impacts everyone, every day
Orange Shirt Day is held annually on September 30th to honour survivors of residential schools. This meaningful and significant movement started in 2013 to recognize the month in which Indigenous children were removed from their parents.
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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….
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…
Building resilience through Manitoba’s local food initiative
Photo Credit: St. Norbert’s Farmers Market photo supplied by Direct Farm Manitoba.