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How a dessert auction is building hope and changing lives in the West End
For the second straight year, a West End ministry is opening the doors in a sweet way.
Cher Paulson and the team at Living Bible Explorers are excited to welcome Winnipeggers in for the second annual open house and dessert auction.
After years of infertility, Cochren & Co.’s Michael and Leah share their miracle
The lead singer of the Christian band Cochren and Co., Michael Cochren, is celebrating a miracle with his wife, after almost a decade of prayers.
"After 8 years of praying, longing, weeping, pleading for what we knew could only be a miracle - God has blessed us with a baby on the way," says Cochren on Instagram.
'Freedom delayed not destroyed': Historic Winnipeg church celebrates Juneteenth
Dozens of people attended Pilgrim Baptist Church's 3rd Annual Juneteenth Concert on Saturday evening.
The evening was filled with singing, dancing, and spoken-word performances by the Pilgrim Choir, Southern Sound, New Anointing Christian Fellowship, Suit Brass, and other church members.
Adult and Teen Challange held its first ever Transformation Tractor Ride
Neufeld’s Garage hosted Adult and Teen Challange’s first-ever Transformation Tractor Ride.
The fundraiser included approximately 50 sponsored tractors driving to raise funds for a life free from addiction.
Track star who saved seven lives honoured with memorial event
A Winnipeg track star who died in a car crash two years ago has had his legacy live on, not only as a record-holding athlete, but as a hero who saved seven lives.
On March 1, 2023, Kirk Cadman, a student at Dakota Collegiate and Lavallee School, was tragically killed in a car accident.
Amazing Race inspires friendly competition at Winnipeg personal care home
Residents and friends of the Simkin Centre recently came together in a unique way after being inspired by a popular TV show.
On June 19, residents, friends and staff participated in the Amazing Race Simkin.
Manitoba lifts state of emergency as wildfire threat improves
Manitoba has lifted its provincewide state of emergency.
Premier Wab Kinew announced that as of Monday at noon, the state of emergency under the Emergency Measures Act has been rescinded as many Manitobans have started to make their way home.
'God's calling': West End ministry opens doors for community
Over 100 people gathered at Living Bible Explorers on Monday evening for their 2nd Annual Open House and Dessert Auction.
A dinner meal was available for sale before the auction, and additional baked goods were sold after the auction concluded.
Thousands head home in Flin Flon, Man., after wildfires weeks earlier forced them out
Buses carrying residents from the northern city of Flin Flon were being loaded up Wednesday morning, preparing to bring them back after a menacing wildfire forced thousands to flee weeks earlier.
"Welcome home to everyone," Deputy Mayor Alison Dallas-Funk said in a Facebook video Wednesday morning.
From the church to the charts: Vancouver pastor gains national recognition
Pastor Terrance Richmond not only leads his congregation in Vancouver on Sundays through sermons, but he also shares the gospel through his hip-hop music.
Richmond and his wife planted the church, Love Quest International, in Vancouver in January 2016. Even before this time, Richmond has been writing and releasing Christian hip-hop music, including with Scribe (AKA Troy Lydiate), who attends his church.
How a morning commute and a simple prayer led to 25 years of Christian radio in Manitoba
Twenty-five years ago, a local Manitoban woman asked God for a Christian radio station, and He answered quicker than she ever expected.
"I was going to work one morning, I start work at 7:15, and I always listen to the radio," says Anne, an avid CHVN listener. "I was getting tired of listening to secular music."
Man takes on daunting ultramarathon format to support pregnancy care
"You run 4.1667 miles or 6.7 kilometres every hour. Then, with the time remaining, you sit down, rest, eat up, and then do it all again at the top of the next hour. It's a last-man-standing type of event. The world record has gone over 100 hours, so 4 1/2 days and 450 miles.”
This is how Lee Siemens described the Backyard Ultra, a race created by Gary Cantrell, also known as Lazarus Lake.
Winnipeg health group looking to combat loneliness in seniors and teens
The Catholic Health Association of Manitoba (CHAM) is focusing on an upcoming project that is looking to bring teens and seniors together, combating loneliness in both groups.
"CHAM is kind of the conduit between the church and the health care facility, to make sure the health care facility that is a member of CHAM, continues to bring the Catholic health care to the community," says the CEO of CHAM, Gladys Hrabi.
Hockey Hall of Fame Bound: Two Winnipeg legends honoured
Two Winnipeggers will soon be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November.
Three-time Stanley Cup winner, Duncan Keith, along with gold medal Olympian, Jennifer Botterill are two of the eight in the 2025 induction class.
Keeping kids safe day and night: Rossbrook House begins 24/7 summer schedule Friday
365 days a year, Rossbrook House opens the doors to provide a safe place for children and youth, and for the next two months, the hours will be extended.
On June 27, Rossbrook House kicks off 24-hour summer programming. "We have staff continually coming in that are able to ensure that kids have what they need,it could be a meal, snacks or hygiene items. It could be just there to have fun with their friends," Patty Mainville, Executive Director said.
'Providing comfort and support': Centre Flavie wins this month's Danny's Whole Hog Lunch Break
The staff at Centre Flavie were the excited recipients of June's Danny's Whole Hog Lunch Break from CHVN on Thursday.
Centre Flavie is an organization that " Provides comfort and support to the impoverished and the vulnerable by distributing at no cost material goods," as stated on their website.
More than a game: Goldeyes bring big league joy to a small Arctic town
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have gone above and beyond to bring the love of baseball to kids in remote areas this year.
"This professional baseball team just hosted a camp more than 1,400 km away from their stadium," said the American Association on Instagram. "What's even crazier is where the camp was hosted."