Winnipeg Community News

At least 19 more new arrivals walked into Canada between Tuesday and Wednesday in the midst of one of the winter's most brutal storms, says the area reeve. Greg Janzen, reeve of Emerson-Franklin, said two people were picked up by emergency responders near Emerson Tuesday night, while 17 more were found huddled in a carport north of the town Wednesday morning.

Despite the fact that most people who commute by bike do so exclusively in the spring and summer months, the University of Winnipeg's bike lab is closing for the cycling season. Volunteer Madison Zienkiewicz said in past years, the free maintenance pitstop was open three or more days a week “with long lineups in the summer.”

Well hello summer! You’re finally here, forcing your unyielding heat and lengthy daylight hours on anyone who will listen. As the season rolls in, you are probably contemplating where you should go for your summer vacation. Have you ever considered volunteering abroad?

Part of community impact is engaging in the civic life of communities, and that starts with electing national and local leaders. Holding elections hinges on the help of volunteers, so this area is one that’s ripe for employee involvement.

Voluntourism has a bad reputation. It's supposed to help vulnerable communities, but often it seems like the only people to benefit are the volunteers, who get new content for their resume and photos for their Instagram.

Co-founded by Chad Smalley and Kevin Chua in December 2015, Involver - Social Volunteering is a platform that connects volunteers to social causes and help corporations and non-profits run data-oriented structured CSR programs economically.