BeCause Radio
The Winnipeg Foundation's weekly radio program, where hosts Robert Zirk and Sonny Primolo speak with people and organizations who are working together to make Winnipeg better.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 195
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2021
Creating eco-conscious citizens
Learn more about how Environment and Animal Welfare grants through The Winnipeg Foundation have made a lasting impact on the vitality of our community.
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Our Next 100: Joy Loewen
Joy Loewen is CEO of the National Screen Institute and a Board Member of The Winnipeg Foundation since 2019. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Joy shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.
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Building connections with nature
With more than 50 years of conservation efforts and 660 acres of urban greenspace, FortWhyte Alive continues to grow with the community and nature around it. BeCause Radio spoke with Carolyn Townend,…
Our Next 100: Peri Venkatesh and Patrice Yamada
Peri Venkatesh and Patrice Yamada are Winnipeg Foundation Donors and Legacy Circle Members. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Patrice shares their vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.
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The rises and falls of a prairie city
The eighth episode of our Way Back Winnipeg series, written by Jim Blanchard, focuses on Winnipeg in the 1990s.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1990s/the-rises-and-fall…
Reflecting on its role in the community
In the eighth episode of our Foundation Focus series, we chronicle the history of The Winnipeg Foundation in the 1990s.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1990s/reflecting…
Helping kids learn and imagine in an interactive learning environment
Since 1986, the Manitoba Children's Museum has been a place where kids can learn and imagine in an interactive learning environment. BeCause Radio spoke with Lisa McDonald, Director of Marketing & Co…
Fostering community, conversations and change
Dorota Blumczynska stepped into the role of CEO at the Manitoba Museum earlier this year in the midst of one of the many closures museums and other organizations and businesses have had to push throu…
Our Next 100: Patricia Mainville
Patricia Mainville is the Principal at Argyle Alternative High School and a Board Member of The Winnipeg Foundation. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Patricia shares her vision for Winnipeg's next…
Our Next 100: Connie Newman
Connie Newman is the Executive Director of the Manitoba Association of Senior Centres. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Connie shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.
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Standing up for rights
The seventh episode of our Way Back Winnipeg series, written by Jim Blanchard, focuses on Winnipeg in the 1980s.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1980s/standing-up-for-r…
Keeping pace with the times
In the seventh episode of our Foundation Focus series, we chronicle the history of The Winnipeg Foundation in the 1980s.
For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1980s/keeping-p…
Building a welcoming gathering space for all
The Gathering Space recently opened at Niizhoziibean, formerly known as the South Point, at The Forks. Built by Indigenous leaders, The Gathering Space is a special, welcoming place for small ceremon…
Our Next 100: Viola Prowse
Viola Prowse is the former Executive Director, and a current Board Member, of the Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Viola shares her vision for Winnipeg's next …
Promoting and celebrating Chinese culture in Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre has been promoting and celebrating Chinese culture in Winnipeg for nearly 40 years. BeCause Radio spoke with Ben Lee, President of the Winnipeg Chin…
Building a welcoming community for newcomers
Immigration Partnership Winnipeg collaborates to improve settlement and integration supports and resources for newcomers in Winnipeg. BeCause Radio spoke with Hani Ataan Al-Ubeady, Director of Immigr…
Our Next 100: Gerry Labossiere
Gerry Labossiere is a retired CPA and served as a Board Member of The Winnipeg Foundation from 2012 to 2020. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Gerry shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.
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Celebrating and promoting Manitoban and Canadian Black history
June 19th is Juneteenth, commemorating the legal end to slavery in the United States. Juneteenth has increased in prominence as more people gain a greater understanding of the past and present system…
Preserving and celebrating our history and people
Winnipeg is fortunate to have such a diverse population. Our unique cultures enrich the Canadian mosaic and contribute to our collective heritage. However, for generations the dominant narrative ofte…