Community News Roundup: Winnipeg (Jan 13 - Jan 20, 2026)
Stay informed with this week's top community news from Winnipeg:
A Newcomer’s Story of Strength and Courage (WATCH)
Isaac, a caregiver student originally from Kenya, shares his journey of coming to Canada in search of a better future for his family. Arriving in Canada with only one small bag and little support, Isa...
Read Full Story →‘Strike Out Cancer’ goes national as mortgage industry aims to raise $1M in 2026
The mortgage industry is once again lacing up its bowling shoes and taking another spin in a collective effort to “Strike Out Cancer” in late February.
Read Full Story →Portage grants offer $15,000 ahead of January 15th deadline
The Community Foundation of Portage and District is accepting applications up until tomorrow for both the Community Impact Grant and the Women Who Care Fund Grant, each offering a different way for lo...
Read Full Story →Canadian charity opens relief hub for children in Gaza
As advocates warn the world is turning away from the suffering in Gaza, a Canadian charity is opening a relief hub to give traumatized children in the enclave access to basic mental health supports an...
Read Full Story →Children's Miracle Network: $1B Health For All Kids Pledge
Children’s Miracle Network® (CMN), the charity that focuses solely on raising funds to support the health of all kids, launched The Health For All Kids Impact Pledge today to demonstrate its participa...
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