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  1. 01/15/2018

    An act of kindness during a time of tragedy means the world to the Ford family.

    One hospital room shared by two families. One celebrating a joyous birth and the other facing the loss of their son. How a random act of kindness in that room, seven years ago, has led to social media search that may lead to a reunion.

    8 min

  2. 01/15/2018

    What the opportunity for a better life means to a man from Haiti 40 years after coming to Canada.

    The first part in our series on immigrating to Canada...we look at why people come here, what they have left behind, what they have overcome, and what impact they have on this community. Today, a man who left Haiti in search of basic freedom 40 years ago.

    10 min

  3. 01/05/2018

    A Rare Estate Sale Find With a Royal Twist

    A Winnipeg man bought a couple of cans of film at an estate sale years ago. But he never had the right kind of projector to transfer it. Fast forward about ten years later, and his son helps him make a Royal discovery.

    8 min

  4. 01/05/2018

    Does Frankie Allison Own the World's Oldest Poinsettia?

    This time of year poinsettias are still everywhere but soon the plants with the large red leafy flowers will disappear, along with the decorations. Frankie Allison's plant, however, isn't going anywhere.

    8 min

  5. 12/22/2017

    Memory Tree helps people remember loved ones missed over the holidays.

    The CBC's Bridget Forbes visits the Memory Tree, which for the last 30 years has helped people grieve through the holiday season.

    7 min

  6. 12/07/2017

    Ski pants and bags of fruit: Gift requests from Winnipeg kids bring tears to paramedic's eyes

    Connie Bazin didn't know what to expect when she launched a gift-giving project that allows Winnipeg school kids in need to choose what present they would like.

    7 min

  7. 12/05/2017

    Saint John musher plans epic journey home

    A Saint John man who fell in love with dog sledding while living in northern Manitoba is ready to come home — and he plans to take the scenic route.

    7 min

  8. 12/05/2017

    Using creativity and compassion to help move ageing loved ones to new homes

    By combining the logistics of moving with the compassion of social work, Lisa Sinnicks has created a niche company in response to a need she saw while working for Manitoba Housing's 55 plus seniors facilities.

    7 min
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