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🎨🌳 Downtown Winnipeg is transforming! Graham Avenue is being reimagined from a bus corridor into a vibrant, art-filled public space with murals, greenery, and games, bringing beauty, joy, and community back to the heart of the city. 💫🏙️

https://u-channel.ca/graham-avenue-pilot-project-could-shape-winnipegs-downtown/

🍽️ The Dalnavert Museum in Winnipeg is serving up history with a twist by letting guests Eat Like a Victorian, blending immersive food experiences with class-based culinary education. 🕰️👒 With a sold-out debut and more sensory events on the way, they're proving that the way to the past might just be through the stomach.

https://u-channel.ca/exploring-the-past-through-food/

A new pack of five grey wolves has made an energetic entrance at the Assiniboine Park Zoo, quickly becoming a visitor favourite with their playful personalities and powerful presence. 🐾🌲 This new wolf family is helping the zoo inspire a deeper love for wildlife and conservation. 🐺

https://u-channel.ca/grey-wolves-capture-hearts-at-assiniboine-park-zoo/

Dr. Zephania Matanga, Executive Director of the Canadian Multicultural Disability Centre, shares his powerful journey from losing his sight to becoming a global advocate for inclusive education. 🙌🏿📚 Raised in a small Zimbabwean village, his story is one of unwavering family love, community support, and transformative leadership.

This initiative is proudly in partnership with Accessibility Manitoba. Working together for a more inclusive future.

🌟Colin Mathieson, four-time Paralympian and wheelchair athlete, shares how meeting Rick Hansen as a child sparked a lifelong passion for racing and resilience. From custom-built chairs to global competitions, Colin opens up about the real cost of sport, the joy of speed, and the evolving conversation on accessibility. ♿

This initiative is proudly in partnership with Accessibility Manitoba. Working together for a more inclusive future.

У новому випуску “Breaking Barriers” ми говоритимемо про досвід материнства, еміграцію та виклики, з якими стикаються батьки особливих дітей у новій країні. Наша гостя переїхала разом із сином з України до Канади два роки назад. Її історія – це не лише про адаптацію, але й про силу, терпіння та любов.Ця розмова розкриває очі на такі важливі теми як - доступ до медицини, навчання у школі, фінансова підтримка від держави.

In the new episode of Breaking Barriers, we talk about motherhood, immigration, and the challenges faced by parents of children with special needs in a new country. Our guest moved to Canada from Ukraine with her son two years ago. Her story is not only about adaptation but also about strength, patience, and love.

This initiative is proudly in partnership with Accessibility Manitoba. Working together for a more inclusive future.

🎙️ Darrin Luke from Manitoba Possible educates organizations on accessibility, emphasizing that barriers aren't just physical, but often attitudinal and rooted in stereotypes and assumptions. ♿ Through inclusive outreach, disability advocacy, and adaptive sport programs like sledge hockey, he's helping shift mindsets and expand possibilities for all. 🏒✨

This initiative is proudly in partnership with Accessibility Manitoba. Working together for a more inclusive future.

🎓 Talitha Kaethler from Booth University College champions accessibility through personalized student supports, collaborative policy work, and inclusive programming like Disability Dialog Week. ♿ Her vision challenges fixed ideas of “disability,” emphasizing flexibility, empathy, and barrier-free education for all learners. 💬💡

This initiative is proudly in partnership with Accessibility Manitoba. Working together for a more inclusive future.

🚨 The new Windsor Park Fire & Paramedic Station is open and built to serve, with community-first design, onsite hazmat training, and eco-friendly features reducing emissions by 98.6%! 👩‍🚒🏫 Its open layout invites the public in, inspiring the next generation and setting the standard for future stations.

https://u-channel.ca/inside-winnipegs-newest-fire-paramedic-station/

🎨💬 The Minds in Bloom fundraiser by MDAM sparked vital conversations on mental health, highlighting how art can bring calm, connection, and healing. From youth programs to wraparound supports, the event showed how creativity empowers communities. 🌱🧠

Take a Mental Health Break with U Radio and the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba.

🏠🌈 Kelly’s Corner by Sunshine House offers life-saving, culturally safe housing for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks who are too often failed by traditional shelters. With wraparound care, peer-led support, and cultural healing it provides people with hope.

https://u-channel.ca/safety-dignity-and-housing-the-mission-of-kellys-corner/

🐾 As wildfires displace thousands in Manitoba, the Winnipeg Humane Society, with Red Cross and Humane Canada, is providing emergency care for pets to keep families together.

❤️ Thanks to community support and creative fundraising like Pets on Pints, WHS continues saving lives and spreading love.

You can take part in Pets on Pints until June, 20!

https://u-channel.ca/reuniting-pets-and-families-a-full-time-job-especially-during-ongoing-wildfires/

✨Manitoba is making big strides in child care with $10-a-day programs, new spaces, and a long-overdue wage boost for ECEs, but demand still far outpaces supply. 🏫 Community groups like the South Osborne Child Care Coalition are stepping up with creative solutions, proving that child care is everyone’s responsibility.

https://u-channel.ca/the-path-to-quality-and-affordable-child-care/

🌫️ Wildfire smoke is choking even distant cities like Winnipeg, putting everyone, especially vulnerable groups, at risk with worsening air quality. 😷 Stay safe with air purifiers, check the AQHI daily, and mask up when needed.

https://u-channel.ca/wildfire-smoke-putting-winnipeggers-at-risk/

🎉 On a sunny May 30, students at the University of Manitoba celebrated the province’s first official Asian Heritage Month with Asia Connect, a vibrant student-led event inspired by MLA Jennifer Chen’s Bill 212. 🇨🇦🌏 With traditional dances, local vendors, and powerful storytelling, the event amplified Asian voices, honoured cultural roots, and sparked pride in a new generation despite a few logistical hiccups.

https://u-channel.ca/student-led-celebration-finds-its-feet-for-asian-heritage-month/

Due to repeated vandalism, theft, and arson, the North End Women's Centre had to install a security fence—something they never imagined needing five years ago. Now, this barrier aims to protect residents and reclaim outdoor spaces for healing, even as it highlights deeper issues like poverty, homelessness, and systemic neglect. 🌿

https://u-channel.ca/vandalism-spurs-urgent-talk-about-poverty-and-safety/

📱 Winnipeg is ditching its parking paystations by August 31, shifting all payments to the PayByPhone app due to outdated tech, rising costs, and vandalism. While the move saves the city millions, residents have concerns about accessibility for seniors.

https://u-channel.ca/winnipeg-to-shift-to-app-only-parking/

🔥 With dry conditions and record-breaking heat, Manitoba faces heightened wildfire risks, even small fires strain emergency services and threaten to grow fast. 🚒 Fire officials urge everyone to stay fire-smart and vigilant this summer. 🌾

https://u-channel.ca/the-push-for-fire-prevention-amid-dry-forecasts/

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Winnipeg kicks off with the theme Rise in Pride, Stand in Strength, calling for unity amid rising global hate. Despite funding challenges, the community stays resilient, expanding support across Manitoba and celebrating queer joy. ✨

https://u-channel.ca/how-community-accountability-is-helping-shape-the-future-of-pride/

Over 700 students from the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) stepped out of the classroom Thursday with the goal of developing a greater connection with the land.✨

🌱Learning With the Land engaged students with stations covering a diversity of topics and studies. Some explored Indigenous teachings, and others focused on academic sciences🧪.

https://u-channel.ca/a-new-approach-to-land-based-learning/

Although cutting down and development of the Lemay Forest🌳 has ended, activists say there is still plenty of work to be done.

The Coalition to Save Lemay Forest is now collaborating with the Director of Provincial Parks to envision the forest's future. Their vision is for a biodiverse urban sanctuary inspired by groups like Toronto Nature Stewards.✨

🌼May is an uncertain time in Manitoba. You're never quite sure how long spouts of nice weather will last. With relative certainty that snow ❄️ won't grace Winnipeg again, community clean-ups across the city have begun. 

For groups like Families Forward and Awasisak Mēskanôw Greenway, this isn't their first rodeo as they head out into the parks and boulevards, garbage bags in hand. However, it was a first for the Wolseley Residents Association, with eager individuals and youth looking to clean up their community.✨

https://u-channel.ca/established-or-new-community-clean-ups-spark-civic-pride/

Manitoba's Health Sciences Centre has launched its first surgical robot, delivering precise, minimally invasive surgeries that speed up recovery and free up hospital beds.

This cutting-edge tech is already transforming care, attracting top surgeons, and giving patients new hope.

https://u-channel.ca/hscs-first-surgical-robot-could-have-a-snowball-effect-for-manitoba/

Dreamcatcher Promotions is powering the Winnipeg Whiteout 🏒🧵, producing 25,000 towels and repping Indigenous entrepreneurship. 🔥 What started with a used embroidery machine is now a game-changing partnership with the Jets.

https://u-channel.ca/how-a-winnipeg-business-is-fuelling-the-playoff-spirit/

🎬✨ Winnipeg made history at #HotDocs2025 with powerful Manitoba-connected features—a record-breaking moment for the prairie province! 🌾🏳️‍🌈 From forgotten histories in The Nest to queer resistance in Parade, these docs spotlight voices long unheard.

Photo c/o Ludwing Duarte/NFB.

https://u-channel.ca/winnipeg-takes-toronto-documentary-film-festival-by-storm/

The Winnipeg School Division’s International Education Program is thriving, bringing in 189 students next year and enriching lives through global connections and cultural exchange! 🏡 While more homestay families are still needed, the warmth of the community and the unique experiences make Winnipeg a standout destination.

🎭 Théâtre Cercle Molière celebrated 100 years of storytelling, culture, and community with a sold-out soirée in Saint-Boniface, marking a new era for Canada’s oldest Francophone theatre. 🌟

Winnipeg's Earl Grey School lit up with joy as April 23 was officially proclaimed Spanish Language Day in Manitoba — a huge win for representation and culture! 🇪🇸💃 This milestone, led by CANHE Manitoba and community partners, celebrates bilingual education and the growing impact of Latin roots in Canada.

A visibly shaken Winnipeg City Council abruptly adjourned its monthly meeting this morning following the devastating news that longtime Councillor Jason Schreyer has passed away. He was 57 years old.

🌱Buffalo Crossing, the new Paul Albrechtsen Visitor Centre at FortWhyte Alive is now open. It's Manitoba’s first zero-carbon certified commercial building, designed by local teams to thrive in extreme prairie climates. ♻️ With new transit access and a deep commitment to sustainability and Indigenous inclusion, this centre sets a bold example for climate-resilient design.

https://u-channel.ca/buffalo-crossing-the-most-sustainable-commercial-building-in-manitoba/

As election day approaches, we're amplifying the voices that shape Winnipeg’s spirit — including stories from the Latino community. 🗳️🌎 Fernanda Vallejo shares her unique perspective on the issues that matter most and the future she hopes to help build here in Canada. 🇨🇦 Let’s hear what’s on the hearts and minds of the Latino community this election season!

With the 2025 General Election underway, we're shining a spotlight on the voices shaping Winnipeg — including those from the proud Portuguese community. 🇵🇹🗳️ From dreams for a stronger future to concerns that need attention, community members like Henrique Braga are sharing what matters most to them this election. 🇨🇦

As the 2025 General Election approaches, we're connecting with Winnipeg’s diverse communities — including voices from the African community — to hear their hopes, concerns, and visions for the future. 🗳️🇨🇦 Community voices like Florence Okwudili are sharing what matters most to them as we shape the future of our city and country. Let’s dive into these important conversations!

As Canadians head to the polls for the 2025 General Election, we're speaking with community members right here in Winnipeg — including voices from the vibrant Filipino community — to hear their perspectives. 🗳️ From hopes to concerns, they're sharing what matters most to them this election. 🇨🇦 Let's dive into those conversations with Krispin Ontong.

As Canadians head to the polls for the 2025 General Election, we're speaking with community members here in Winnipeg — including voices from the Ukrainian Canadian community — to hear their perspectives. 🗳️ From hopes to concerns, they’re sharing what matters most to them this election. Let’s dive into a conversation with Ostap Skrypnyk.

Gary Gervais is running for the Green Party in Winnipeg South Centre. He says the economy and environment aren’t a zero-sum game with a major theme of the Green Party integration of economic policy with environmental responsibility. Housing and affordability are also high on the Green agenda.

U Multicultural contacted all parties running in Winnipeg in the 45th General Election on Monday, April 28, 2025. U Multicultural contacted all parties running in Winnipeg. As of this recording, the only other candidate to respond Cam Scott, running for the Communist Party of Canada in Winnipeg South Centre.

In Winnipeg South Centre, Cam Scott is running under the banner of the Communist Party of Canada. Scott envisions working collaboratively with other left-leaning MPs in Parliament, with his primary goal of shaking up the status quo on housing.

U Multicultural contacted all parties running in Winnipeg in the 45th General Election on Monday, April 28, 2025. As of this article, the only other candidate to respond was Gary Gervais, running for the Green Party in Winnipeg Centre.

https://u-channel.ca/cam-scott-a-distinct-voice-to-winnipeg-south-centre-race/

📚 From revamped libraries to student-centred spaces, Winnipeg educators are working hard to boost literacy and help students fall in love with reading and writing again. ✨

In this two-part series, we explore how schools are meeting kids where they are, and inspiring them to grow. 💬📖

https://u-channel.ca/building-a-culture-of-reading-in-winnipeg-schools/

Elder Betty Ross' powerful story came to life at the Winnipeg premiere of Return to the Falls, a deeply emotional docudrama about resilience, truth, and healing 🎬🧡. From sacred teachings at Sugar Falls to surviving residential school, her voice echoes for the thousands who never came home.https://u-channel.ca/docudrama-gives-a-voice-for-those-who-never-came-home/

🌿 Manitoba has earned a B- in CPAWS' latest report. CPAWS praises its 30x30 protection goal, Indigenous-led initiatives, and major environmental investments. However, they say that balancing this with economic and urban developments will be the real test.✨