Posted by Tyler Sutherland A former Winnipegger-turned-actor who now resides in Los Angeles raised over $8,000 earlier this month during his walk from Winkler to Winnipeg. Steve Braun began the 150 km walk on August 17 in support of two women’s shelters in the province. Walk For The Shelters took Braun roughly five days to [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz An 18-year-old Winnipeg student hand-chosen by World Vision to travel to Rwanda to become a global advocate against poverty and injustice, has returned to the city after a journey of a lifetime. Evan Roberts was selected along with five others to act as a Youth Ambassador to work with Rwandans to [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz The 2010 All Charities – Run, Walk & Roll is quickly approaching, which will raise money for Peaceful Village and Career Trek as part of Manitoba’s Education Departments’ All Charities. Tickets for the 5k run and 2k walk and roll are on sale now for the September 10th event at Assiniboine [...]

It might not look like a big building compared to the office towers that surround it, but the RBC Building at 200 Portage Avenue is still intimidating when looking 17 stories down. Watch: On Thursday, over 100 brave participants rappelled down the side of the building in the sixth annual Drop Zone event in support [...]

Posted by Tyler Sutherland Youth looking to get off the streets and occupy their time by playing sports now have another option with the formation of the North End Hockey Program (NEHP). The program hopes to meet the demand of approximately 115 North End children and youth who wish to play hockey this year. Mentors, [...]

Dozens of brave souls will rappel down 17 stories of the RBC Building in downtown Winnipeg on Thursday, all in the name of charity. The annual Drop Zone event in support of SMD Foundation/Easter Seals Manitoba raised over $107,500 last year for children, youth and adults with disabilities in Manitoba. Over 100 participants are signed [...]

Want free tickets to the 2010 CN Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament next week? Make sure you’re downtown today. Dr. Goodbear, the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba’s mascot, will be at the Manitoba Hydro Plaza at Graham Avenue and Edmonton Street at noon handing out free early week vouchers for pre-championship days (either August 23, [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz The ALS Society of Manitoba is seeking volunteers for their yard sale on Saturday, August 28, which will help raise money for Manitobans living with the disease. The society needs at least four to six people daily from Wednesday, August 25 to Friday, August 27 to help move items currently in [...]

A former Winnipegger-turned-actor is walking from Winkler to Winnipeg on Tuesday to raise money for two women’s shelters in the province. Steve Braun (right) has appeared in such TV hits as “CSI: Miami,” “Bones,” “The Mentalist,” the movie “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle” and a list of others. He currently resides in Los [...]

Posted by David Klassen A unique fundraising event this fall will benefit adults struggling with mental health concerns. Winnipeg’s best vocal groups will compete in a ‘Glee’ style sing off for a chance to be crowned by a panel of celebrity judges, the best in the city. The inaugural Glee Sing Off will be held [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz The weather today should be favourable enough to warrant the purchase of a DQ Blizzard. Best of all, each purchase of the tasty treat will go to support charity. Today is the 8th Annual Miracle Treat Day at all Dairy Queen locations across Canada. Proceeds from every Blizzard sold will benefit [...]

The 11th Annual Cruz-In-Downtown car show is set for Saturday, August 7 at the Pony Corral downtown. Organizers held a press conference on Wednesday, where they unveiled details of this year’s event. All the action will be located at St. Mary Avenue and Kennedy Street, with a parade kicking things off at 11:40 a.m. The [...]