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Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Spirit of Winnipeg award winners announced
Five Manitoba organizations took home awards from the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce's annual Spirit of Winnipeg celebration Wednesday evening. Mode40, which focuses on digital transformation within companies, was recognized in the 'technology and innovation' category. FortWhyte Alive won for its environmental and energy impact. Film Training Manitoba claimed top spot for its workplace culture and commitment to opportunity, diversity and equity. The Dream Factory got an accolade in the non-profit and social enterprise category. Qualico, a large Western Canada real estate company, was named Spirit of Winnipeg winner. The award is given to organizations making Winnipeg 'a better, more prosperous community,' a chamber webpage reads. — Free Press staff


CBC
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Celebrate Earth Day with CBC Manitoba at FortWhyte Alive
Celebrate Earth Day with CBC at FortWhyte Alive What better way to celebrate Earth Day, than to learn more about our planet and how to protect it? CBC is proud to support FortWhyte Alive's 2025 Earth Day event, being held April 27. Activities will include guided hikes, outdoor activities, nature talks with different experts, eco-crafts, dipnetting, bonfire and marshmallow roast and other educational outdoor activities and games. CBC Manitoba will be on site from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Check out our bird-themed videos, take a photo at our photobooth and pick up an eco-friendly giveaway. FortWhyte Alive is opening its new visitor centre, Buffalo Crossing, at 2505 McGillivray, the most environmentally friendly commercial building in the province on April 23. Check it out during your Earth Day visit, and learn more here. Entrance fees to FortWhyte Alive from April 23-27 are waived to celebrate the opening of Buffalo Crossing. Earth Day at FortWhyte is also presented by Access Credit Union.