Winnipeg Free Press
Champion for Winnipeg’s marginalized had true spark of compassion
She had a prickly exterior that concealed her gigantic, throbbing heart. At her home on Walnut Street, Margaret Ormond always had a child on her hip, a frying pan in one hand, a coffee cup in the other and a cigarette between her fingers.
Ormond was known by her alias, Twinkle, to her family and close friends. To the community, she was known as the matriarch and founder of Sunshine House on the corner of Logan Avenue and Sherbrook Street. She was a research nurse, activist, lapsed Catholic and
Ormond was known by her alias, Twinkle, to her family and close friends. To the community, she was known as the matriarch and founder of Sunshine House on the corner of Logan Avenue and Sherbrook Street. She was a research nurse, activist, lapsed Catholic and
Ebb and Flow food bank is a labour of love
When Charlie Houle and wife Suzette Spence expressed the desire to launch a food bank in their home community of Ebb and Flow First Nation, some thought they were foolish.
“Someone actually said, ‘Let me get this straight here: you’re doing this out of the goodness of your heart?’” Houle said. “I think I even put that quote in one of our proposals.”
After retiring from 17 years in the military, Houle decided to go back home and be closer to his mother. He also brought a fierce desire to better
“Someone actually said, ‘Let me get this straight here: you’re doing this out of the goodness of your heart?’” Houle said. “I think I even put that quote in one of our proposals.”
After retiring from 17 years in the military, Houle decided to go back home and be closer to his mother. He also brought a fierce desire to better
Unity Walk brings local foot patrol groups together
They came wearing different uniforms but were united by a common goal.
On Saturday afternoon, members of several community foot patrols across the city came together in True North Square to connect, collaborate and share visions on how to move forward.
The Bear Clan Patrol organized the event in hopes of sharing and expanding safety resources, said patrol volunteer Melissa Normand.
Frontline community organizations representing many of the core neighbourhoods in Winnipeg come together Saturda
On Saturday afternoon, members of several community foot patrols across the city came together in True North Square to connect, collaborate and share visions on how to move forward.
The Bear Clan Patrol organized the event in hopes of sharing and expanding safety resources, said patrol volunteer Melissa Normand.
Frontline community organizations representing many of the core neighbourhoods in Winnipeg come together Saturda
Mayoral candidate Ouellette announces plan to review photo enforcement program
Mayoral candidate Robert-Falcon Ouellette announced his plan to review the city’s photo enforcement program at a press conference Saturday.
“Since its inception, the City of Winnipeg’s photo enforcement program has seen a steady increase in tickets issued and fines collected,” Ouellette said. “The team has heard that many citizens want council to conduct a full review of the city’s photo enforcement program.”
If elected, Ouellette said he plans to implement two changes to Winnipeg’s traffic en
“Since its inception, the City of Winnipeg’s photo enforcement program has seen a steady increase in tickets issued and fines collected,” Ouellette said. “The team has heard that many citizens want council to conduct a full review of the city’s photo enforcement program.”
If elected, Ouellette said he plans to implement two changes to Winnipeg’s traffic en
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