April 2026 - Page 3 of 4 - Winnipeg Guardian

Homegrown Business: Christie Dawn of Rainbow Earth

April 13, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Christie Dawn runs Daytripper, Manitoba’s only adult field trip service exclusively for women, offering transportation and curated experiences to those who don’t drive, lack vehicles, or simply aren’t comfortable navigating beyond city limits. Operating out […]

Recipe for Velvety Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from Dairy Farmers of Ontario

April 12, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Dairy Farmers of Ontario brings a festive twist to dessert with these Velvety Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. Rich cocoa cookies are sandwiched with a light, minty frosting and finished with a satisfying crunch of crushed peppermint. […]

Solara the cat needs a new home in the Winnipeg area

April 11, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Meet Solara, a graceful little kitten who lights up the room in the softest way. She’s calm, composed, and endlessly affectionate once she warms up. Solara has a quiet confidence about her and is observant […]

Five Minutes With: Art-Rock Project Grotoko

April 10, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Grotoko is an art-rock/baroque-rock solo project by non-binary composer, multi-instrumentalist, and cartoonist Blue McLeod. The project first gained traction with its debut singles, “The Waiting” and “January Bird Calls,” released in August 2016. Both tracks […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Milan Horanski

April 9, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Milan Horanski doesn’t come to the stage with an agenda—just a genuine desire to give the room a good time. The Winnipeg-based comedian has built a following on light-hearted, conversational comedy that feels less like […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Margie L

April 8, 2026 Bronwyn Lewis

I have watched Margie’s journey as an artist unfold naturally over the years, guided by passion, dedication and a deep love for painting. Art has always been part of her life, something she returned to […]

Charitable Choices: Vince Barletta of Harvest Manitoba

April 7, 2026 Bronwyn Lewis

Harvest Manitoba is the largest food distributor of its kind in Canada. For over 35 years, they have worked to collect and share food with hungry children, hardworking families and struggling adults across the province. […]

Daisy the dog needs a new home in the Winnipeg area

April 7, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Daisy’s story is one of strength and second chances. When she first came into rescue, she was heavily pregnant and living outside in a northern community. Within days of arriving into rescue, she gave birth […]

Homegrown Business: Willows Christopher of Maple Leaf Rubber Stamp

April 6, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Willows Christopher directs Maple Leaf Rubber Stamp, a Winnipeg institution founded in 1932 that’s been manufacturing rubber stamps, promotional buttons, award ribbons, and engraved items for nearly a century from its Sargent Park location at […]

Recipe for Morning Melt Poutine from Armstrong Cheese

April 5, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Armstrong Cheese shared this recipe for Morning Melt Poutine, a hearty twist on a Canadian classic. Crispy tater tots are loaded with sautéed veggies, rich gravy, and layers of smoky bacon-infused cheese for the ultimate […]