Grey Owl: One of Canada’s Earliest Voices for Conservationism
When you think about “Canada” what comes to mind? For most Canadians and many of our international friends, scenes like rolling hillsides, huge forests, deep blue lakes, and mountains come to mind....
View ArticleWhat if… poor communities could purify their own drinking water?
One of the things that many people living in developed countries take for granted is our access to clean, safe drinking water. In developed countries like Canada, it’s rare that we have to worry about...
View ArticleWe’re looking for our 4th Fantastic to save the world with us this summer! Is...
Congrats! You’ve successfully survived your first year of #CreComm! Now what the heck do you do?! If you’re anything like us when we were students, you’re probably applying at every office, car wash...
View ArticleA BOLD Question: What’s good about Winnipeg?
A few weeks ago the Vine team (minus me, I was sick) attended the BOLD Breakfast at The Winnipeg Free Press News Café. One of the things discussed at the breakfast that had Jackie and Joseph buzzing...
View ArticleWhat if… urban rooftop agriculture became popular in Winnipeg?
Rooftop agriculture is when a “green space” sometimes involving trees, shrubs, bushes, or vegetable gardens are installed on the roof of an urban structure such as a civic building, offices, or...
View ArticleVine hosts the first Winnipeg bloggers unite! Meetup
This past Tuesday a handful of fabulous Winnipeg bloggers got together at Vine HQ for an evening of learning, discussion, drinks and snacks. Jackie, Joseph and I were thrilled to be able to connect...
View ArticleFred Astaire: inspiring millions through dance and music
In modern society it’s very easy to dismiss the influence of cinema as having a positive influence in our lives. Giant blockbuster hits, which saturate the market in every possible way from McDonalds...
View ArticleWhat if… we could redefine farming?
Will Allen is a farmer, but not in the conventional sense of the word: he doesn’t live on multiple acres outside of his hometown of Milwaukee, he doesn’t drive a tractor [insert farming reference...
View ArticleFrogbox: Spread the word, earn some green!
One of our new favourite Canadian companies is Frogbox, and they’re looking to enlist your help to spread the word about this amazing, green company! Here’s why we love them: Let’s be honest: one of...
View ArticleMuhammad Yunus, the “Banker to the Poor”
One of the best ways that we can help people pull themselves out of poverty is by providing them with tools and support to do it themselves. Today marks the birthday of someone who has worked...
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