Peg City Kindness Crew urgently needs support to provide holiday hampers for 750 Winnipeg families in need. Due to the unfortunate growing trend of food insecurity, even those who have supported Peg City Kindness Crew in past years are finding themselves in need of help this holiday season.

https://u-channel.ca/peg-city-kindness-crew-fighting-to-bring-a-merrier-christmas-as-food-insecurity-increases/

The Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg received a critical $150K donation from the Manitoba Government and Manitoba Métis Federation, helping address deficits and rising demand as over 21,000 hampers are expected this year. 🎁 However, costs are just the beginning of the challenges experienced, with a dire need for delivery drivers.

https://u-channel.ca/rising-demand-strains-winnipeg-cheer-board-despite-major-donations/

A recent police shooting in Winnipeg has reignited calls for body-worn cameras, but experts like Professor Christopher J. Schneider question their ability to enhance police accountability due to privacy laws and inconsistent findings on their effectiveness.

https://u-channel.ca/body-cameras-in-winnipeg-wont-increase-trust-or-confidence-in-police/

Access to youth mental health care in Manitoba remains a pressing issue, particularly in rural areas and among Indigenous communities, who face disproportionately high suicide rates. Huddle, a youth-focused initiative, addresses these needs by providing a safe, inclusive space shaped by youth input, offering services across six pillars of care, and fostering a sense of community while tackling ongoing challenges like funding and basic needs provision.

https://u-channel.ca/youth-centred-solutions-key-in-tackling-growing-mental-health-challenges-in-rural-and-urban-communities/

Altered Minds, a nonprofit focused on supporting newcomers and marginalized groups in Manitoba, has pivoted to its Computers for Life program to address digital literacy needs despite losing core funding during the pandemic. While the program has grown significantly since its 2019 launch, funding uncertainties threaten its sustainability beyond March 2025.

https://u-channel.ca/funding-challenges-threaten-altered-minds-mission-for-inclusive-tech-education/

Winnipeg faces a surge in HIV and blood-borne infections, with marginalized communities most affected. This has prompted community organizations to lead prevention and outreach efforts focused on awareness, early detection, and destigmatization.

https://u-channel.ca/community-led-prevention-takes-centre-stage-as-hiv-rates-rise-in-winnipeg/

Rainbow Stage's ticket system crashed for the first time due to overwhelming demand as fans rushed to secure seats for the highly anticipated 2025 season, featuring shows like Frozen and A Christmas Carol with a Manitoban twist.

Artistic Director Carson Nattrass and playwright Cory Wojcik aim to celebrate Métis history and culture while creating a unique theatrical experience that embraces diverse stories and inspires future generations.

https://u-channel.ca/rainbow-stages-ticket-system-crashes-amid-2025-season-frenzy/

Winnipeg’s new 95-unit building on Chancellor Drive, funded largely through federal investment, will offer 38 affordable units priced below 70 per cent of the median market rent. However, housing advocates argue it falls short of addressing the critical need for deeply affordable, rent-geared-to-income housing for low-income residents, emphasizing the ongoing gap in Canada’s National Housing Strategy.

https://u-channel.ca/38-5-million-for-new-winnipeg-homes-falls-short-of-addressing-low-income-families-needs/

The Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) is enhancing accessibility with $20,000 from the Manitoba Accessibility Fund, introducing initiatives like ASL interpretation, welcome videos, and audio-described performances to reduce barriers and ensure inclusive arts experiences.

https://u-channel.ca/20000-in-new-funding-opens-doors-to-accessibility-at-manitoba-theatre-for-young-people/

As flu season approaches, Manitobans are encouraged to get vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 to prevent severe illness, particularly in high-risk groups. Health authorities stress the importance of vaccines as a first line of defence, alongside basic health practices like handwashing and staying home when sick, to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses.

https://u-channel.ca/whra-encouraging-early-vaccinations-as-flu-season-arrives-in-winnipeg/