Uniting for a cause: MS Walk returns to Kildonan Park
Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, with an estimated 90,000 Canadians currently living with the disease. On average, 12 people in Canada are diagnosed with MS every day. The chronic autoimmune condition affects the central nervous system—specifically the brain and spinal cord—with symptoms ranging from fatigue and muscle stiffness to numbness, tingling, and vision problems.
Music 'N' Mavens: Lecture to address homeless encampments and community wellbeing
As Winnipeg grapples with a growing housing crisis, tent encampments have become a stark and visible reality across the city.
In parks, under bridges, and along riverbanks, makeshift shelters highlight the struggles of those who have fallen through the cracks of the housing system. Rising rents, a lack of affordable housing, and barriers to accessing emergency shelters have left many with no other option but to live in these encampments.
Ascension Vespers: All Saints Anglican Church presents two masterworks as part of The Winnipeg Baroque Festival
A Winnipeg church will play host to some of the most beautiful and historic Christian music this weekend.
This past Sunday, April 14, the third annual Winnipeg Baroque Festival kicked off. Founded in 2022 this momentous festival has proven to be a highlight of April and the spring season. It has truly proven to be a glorious way to fanfare in the warm Winnipeg spring weather.
Former Winnipegger's (amazing) art now on display at WAG-Qaumajuq
Right now and running until April 28, the Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq is presenting a marvellous retrospective exhibition of the work of American-born Canadian artist Tim Gardner called Tim Gardner: The Full Story.
Working primarily in watercolors, oils and pastels, Tim Gardner draws inspiration from various sources; nature, urban scenery, the mundaneness of everyday life, masculinity and the idea of being alone in vast spaces. These are just some of the subject matter that Gardner takes creative energy from.
Manitoba Museum presents exhibition that explores the legacy of Southeast Asian refugees on Canada
A new exhibit at a local museum is highlighting an important piece of Canadian history which has quickly been forgotten according to organizers.
Winston Churchill once said those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. History is such an integral part of basic knowledge and helps our understanding of the world around us. The Manitoba Museum is presenting a fantastic and historically significant project called Hearts of Freedom: Stories of Southeast Asian Refugees.