Reel Pride Is More Than a Film Festival

Lights! Camera! Inclusion!

Canada’s oldest 2SLGBTQ+ film festival celebrates 41 years of bringing audiences together through queer stories and shared experiences.

In an era of endless streaming options, queer stories are more accessible than ever before.

Siloam Mission’s Saul Sair Health Centre Entering Its 20th Year of Care

A man walks into Siloam Mission with no health card and no fixed address, not knowing where to turn for the healthcare he needs. Within minutes, he is receiving care from a volunteer health care professional who treats him with dignity and respect.

For someone experiencing homelessness, barriers like not having an ID can make essential health care out of reach.

But at Siloam Mission’s Saul Sair Health Centre (SSHC), people don’t have to have everything in place before they can receive care.

For nearly 20 years, the health centre has been a place thousands of people have turned to for care. It began with one gift and a belief that everyone deserves compassionate care.

Moving Forward Together: Black Canadians Gather in Winnipeg — Angela Cassie

This September, members of Black Canadian communities, along with youth, leaders, advocates, artists and allies from across the country, will gather to celebrate how far we've come and determine where we go next.

From September 18–20, the National Black Canadians Summit will be hosted in Winnipeg for the very first time. Through keynote conversations, workshops, artistic performances, and a vibrant marketplace, attendees will come together to share ideas and solutions to the systemic challenges facing Black communities across Canada.

For much of Canada's history, conversations about the country's Black communities have been centred in Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. Those cities matter. But the Black Canadian experience and history have never been confined to Canada's largest metropolitan centres.

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Events with Impact

The gift that brings hope for Manitobans

Thanks to a transformative gift fromThe Jessiman Foundation, Manitobans willhave faster access to dementia supportsthrough the Alzheimer Society

A new $625,000 commitment over four years will strengthen dementia services across the province, marking The Jessiman Foundation’s second major gift and deepening a valued partnership.

“We are proud to continue our relationship with the Alzheimer Society so families affected by dementia always have a place to turn,” says Peter Jessiman. “The number of people living with dementia is staggering, and knowing there is an organization dedicated to surrounding them with community and support is deeply meaningful to us.”

Dementia can leave families feeling uncertain and isolated, and for many, the Alzheimer Society is a lifeline — providing timely guidance, ongoing check-ins and connection to a community of others who understand.

Honouring Indigenous ways of healing for children

In June, we honour National Indigenous History Month by celebrating the history, heritage, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. At Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, we’re seeing that heritage show up to help kids and families heal in a very special way.

Thanks to donor generosity, construction is well underway on an innovative Indigenous-led initiative at HSC Children’s Hospital — Canada’s first Indigenous healing space designed specifically for kids and their families in a children’s hospital.

The vision for this landmark project began in 2015 with project lead Dr. Melanie Morris — Canada’s first Indigenous pediatric surgeon and Physician Lead, Indigenous Health at HSC Children’s — and has been guided and supported by Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and health care experts as well as children and families from Métis, Inuit, and First Nations Communities.

At any given time an upwards of 60 per cent of the children in our hospital are Indigenous, many from remote and northern communities, but there are few visible signs of Indigenous lands, cultural beliefs, or worldviews inside the buildings. Many Indigenous kids at HSC Children’s have also travelled hundreds of kilometers from their homes, their families, and their cultural supports, as it’s the only children’s hospital serving Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, and Nunavut.

HyLife donates $100,000 to the HSC Foundation for minimally invasive technologies

Every donation has the power to make a difference. For HyLife, that difference is life-changing. The Health Sciences Centre Foundation is proud to celebrate a remarkable first gift from HyLife, whose generosity will help shape the future of health care in our province.

Hylife’s $100,000 donation to HSC Foundation’s Operation Ex-cellence is an investment in expanded operating room capacity, leading-edge surgical technologies, and modernized patient-flow systems to improve timely access to care and patient outcomes.

“What makes this gift especially meaningful is that it marks the beginning of a philanthropic partnership. Every donor’s journey starts with a first gift, and this gift demonstrates how businesses can play a key role in shaping the future of health care,” says Jonathon Lyon, President and CEO, HSC Foundation. “Even more, I have come to appreciate the integral role HyLife plays in our province, and I am deeply grateful for their support in advancing care.”

While HyLife’s premium farm-to-fork pork business operates worldwide, they are proudly based in Manitoba.

Winnipeg tailgate event marks Blue Bombers opener with $25K donation for Kids Health

A tailgate-style event on Kenaston Boulevard brought together football fans, local leaders, and community partners on June 11, as Western Financial Group, a proud partner of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, marked the team’s home opener with a $25,000 donation in support of children’s health care across Canada.

The event combined game-day energy with a local community celebration while marking the transition of former Wyatt Dowling branded locations across Manitoba to the Western Financial Group name, a change that has expanded the company’s presence across the province. The celebration included tailgate activities, prize giveaways, and appearances by Winnipeg Blue Bombers mascots Buzz and Boomer.

“This was about bringing people together,” said Grant Ostir, CEO of Western Financial Group. “The home opener is always an exciting moment in Winnipeg, and it gave us a meaningful way to connect with the community while recognizing this important step for our team in Manitoba.”

A ribbon cutting also took place onsite, with Ostir joined by Wade Miller, president and CEO of the Blue Bombers, and Manitoba Finance Minister Adrien Sala.

Hail Damage in Manitoba: What Drivers Need to Know After the Storm

Recent hail storms have left thousands of Manitoba drivers assessing damage to their vehicles, from small dents and chipped windshields to more significant body and glass repairs. According to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), approximately 20,000 claims have been received since last week’s severe weather event, putting 2026 on pace to exceed the highest number of claims received from a single weather event in Manitoba.

While some damage is easy to spot, many drivers may be unsure whether a few dents or a small windshield chip are worth addressing. The reality is that hail damage can affect more than just a vehicle’s appearance, potentially impacting its condition, value, and future repair costs.

Why Even Small Hail Damage MattersAfter a storm, many drivers assume that small dents are simply cosmetic. While some hail damage may be minor, dents, chipped paint, and damaged glass can impact your vehicle’s condition over time. Small windshield chips can spread into larger cracks, and paint damage can leave metal exposed to the elements resulting in early development of rust.

Having the damage assessed early can help identify issues before they become more significant concerns.

Manitoba Possible’s new home will be a model of accessibility

It’s ten-to-six on Tuesday evening. Supper Club hasn’t officially started, but the kitchen at Manitoba Possible’s 825 Sherbrook Street location is already alive.

Recreation Facilitator, McKenna, is on a mission searching for the hand mixer. She finds the whisk attachments first. But not the handle.

She pauses the search to greet every person with excitement and details about tonight’s meal they’ll be cooking together.

By 6:00 the room is packed. And everyone is helping search for the missing hand mixer.

Digital grocery: A modern household essential

Whether it’s a leisurely Saturday morning spent browsing the aisles for inspiration or a frantic Tuesday evening when the fridge is unexpectedly empty, Canadian shopping habits are no longer one-size-fits-all.

Recognizing that today’s consumers need their grocery experience to be more flexible than their schedules, Skip and Loblaw Companies Ltd. (“Loblaw”) have joined forces to ensure that convenience is always just a tap away.

The partnership means that Canadians can now use the Skip app on their phone or mobile device to order anything from milk and eggs to bread or meat from any Loblaw-owned grocery store in virtually any market without having to leave the comfort of home.

Paul Sudarsan, senior vice-president of marketplace and partnerships for Skip, says adding Loblaw to its growing list of corporate partners is part of an ongoing evolution aimed at better connecting the company with busy Canadians and their evolving needs.

Manitoba Games leave a lasting legacy

The 2026 Manitoba Winter Games powered by Manitoba Hydro wrapped up March 7 in Thompson, but the impact the multi-sport competition had on the northern community will continue to be felt for sometime to come.

This year’s Games brought together more than 1,100 athletes, coaches, managers and officials from across the province for seven days of competition and camaraderie in the so-called Hub of the North. Last time Thompson hosted the Games back in 2018, they helped generate more than $1.7 million in economic activity including a $591,696 boost to the provincial GDP.

As notable as those numbers are, the most enduring impact the event has on a host community is the lasting legacy it leaves behind, says Todd Hardwood, co-executive director of the 2026 Games. To put things in perspective, consider the facility improvements that were conducted in the lead-up to this year’s Games:

Sound system upgrades to C.A. Nesbitt ArenaNew benches in the dressing rooms at Thompson Regional Community CentreThe addition of public Wi-Fi at the community centreA new scoreboard and shot clocks at Bill Comaskey GymA new gymnasium curtain divider and railing at R.D. Parker CollegiateA new ice scraper, rings and measuring devices for Burntwood Curling ClubA new storage shed and snow machine for trail maintenance at the Thompson Community Ski Trails Cross-Country Ski TrailsUpgrades to the change rooms at Mystery Mountain Winter Park“In my opinion, I think the biggest benefit of hosting the Games was we were able to partner with our school division and the City of Thompson to do some really big, public-facing projects,” says Harwood, who shared co-executive director duties for the Games with Cristy Andres.

The workplace essential: Promoting financial well-being for employees

As Canadians continue to struggle with savings has become more challenging. As a result, in workplaces across the country, employees are looking to their employers to help them get better prepared for their financial future.

This is where a comprehensive group savings program can help employers provide that support, making it possible for employees to gain a better sense of control about both their financial present and future.

The emphasis is on “comprehensive.”

“What’s different today is the financial wellness focus that a good group savings program includes,” explains Rob Hotel, Vice President, RBC Group Advantage, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nunavut and Western Ontario (MSNWO). “Through our program, for example, our advisors provide personalized and holistic financial advice to employees around top-of-mind topics like budgeting, credit, debt management, home purchase, education, wills, estate planning and retirement planning. We want to help employees better understand how to manage their expenses today and be able to build savings to reach their financial goals.”

Stronger together: businesses for health care innovation

"Supporting the Operation Excellence campaign reflects CGl's commitment to strengthening the health and well-being of the communities where we live and work. We're proud to support initiatives that improve access to care for Manitobans."- Dean Bosch, Senior Vice-President, CG/ in Canada

Thanks to CGl's contribution, we're helping improve surgical wait times for Manitobans.

Learn more about our Corporate Challenge at OperationExcellence.caor call 204-515-5612 or toll-free at 1-800-679-8493.