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🚴‍♂️ Thirty years after moving into a Habitat for Humanity home, brothers José and Carlos Castro are biking 400 km to give back to the organization that helped their family start a new life in Canada. 💙 Their ride is a full-circle moment of hope, community, and family legacy.

https://u-channel.ca/three-decades-later-two-brothers-ride-to-support-the-organization-that-helped-them/

Winnipeg is rolling out quick-build traffic solutions 🛑🚶‍♀️ to reduce speeds and improve safety in high-risk areas—fast, flexible, and cost-effective. From curb bump-outs to pedestrian islands, these pilot installations aim to create safer streets without the long wait of full construction. 🚧💡

https://u-channel.ca/winnipeg-implements-pilot-project-for-quick-build-traffic-solutions/

A travelling scam ring is targeting kind-hearted Winnipeggers in broad daylight at gas stations, malls, and grocery stores—using distraction tricks and fake jewelry to steal valuables. 🛑 Police urge the public to stay alert, avoid engaging with strangers asking for help, and report any suspicious encounters.

https://u-channel.ca/travelling-fraud-ring-targeting-kindness-in-winnipeg-warns-police/

🔥 Despite wildfire smoke lingering over Winnipeg, the Pegcity Steppers’ Health and Wellness Day powered on with yoga and vital conversations on air quality and wellness. 💪🌫️ From humble beginnings to a full-blown community movement, the event keeps growing stronger. One breath and one step at a time. 👟💬

https://u-channel.ca/poor-air-quality-sparks-health-discussions-at-downtown-wellness-event/

🎬 Welcome to a special U Radio podcast! The 25th Gimli International Film Festival is here—celebrating incredible films from Manitoba and around the world. 🎞️ David Knipe, Lead Programmer of Fiction Features, gives us the inside scoop on what’s playing at GIFF 2025!

https://www.gimlifilm.com/

🎥 Don’t miss the Gimli International Film Festival, July 23–27! And be sure to check out part 1 with Teya Zuzek on the heart and history of GIFF.

🎬 Welcome to a special U Radio podcast! Today we're chatting with Teya Zuzek, Executive Director of the iconic Gimli International Film Festival. 🌊✨ It’s the 25th anniversary! What surprises are in store? Let’s dive in and find out!

The Gimli International Film Festival runs July 23–27! And stay tuned for part 2 with David Knipe as we dive into the heart of the fest—the films! https://www.gimlifilm.com/

🚍 Big changes have been rolling out with Winnipeg's new Transit Master Plan, featuring high-frequency routes, easier transfers, and a long-overdue modern upgrade to a system decades outdated. While some longtime riders face tough adjustments, early feedback is hopeful.

https://u-channel.ca/city-rolls-out-new-transit-master-plan-will-it-be-an-improvement/

🦴🔍 A 390-million-year-old fossil found by Dr. Melina Jobbins near Lake Manitoba is helping scientists unlock the origins of jaws and teeth in early vertebrates. 🌊🦈 This rare discovery of Elmosteus lundarensis adds a crucial piece to that puzzle.

https://u-channel.ca/how-an-ancient-fish-is-helping-scientists-understand-the-evolution-of-jaws-and-teeth/

🎨🌳 Downtown Winnipeg is transforming! Graham Avenue is being reimagined from a bus corridor into a vibrant, art-filled public space with murals, greenery, and games, bringing beauty, joy, and community back to the heart of the city. 💫🏙️

https://u-channel.ca/graham-avenue-pilot-project-could-shape-winnipegs-downtown/

🍽️ The Dalnavert Museum in Winnipeg is serving up history with a twist by letting guests Eat Like a Victorian, blending immersive food experiences with class-based culinary education. 🕰️👒 With a sold-out debut and more sensory events on the way, they're proving that the way to the past might just be through the stomach.

https://u-channel.ca/exploring-the-past-through-food/