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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.

Health Culture Business Arts New Education Society & Culture Community Wellness Non-Profit
Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
17 minutes
Episodes
195
Years Active
2019 - 2021
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Our Next 100: Shahina Siddiqui

Our Next 100: Shahina Siddiqui

Shahina Siddiqui is the Executive Director of Islamic Social Services Association (ISSA.) In this instalment of Our Next 100, Shahina shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.

About Our Next 10…

00:10:20  |   Thu 17 Jun 2021
Supporting your passions while working together

Supporting your passions while working together

The power of a community foundation is it allows citizens to work together to make a greater difference. The Foundation has always appreciated that each donor has their own passions, and offers givin…

00:07:51  |   Thu 17 Jun 2021
Inspiring and building confidence in youth

Inspiring and building confidence in youth

For 10 years, CanU has been inspiring and building confidence in youth Grades 5-12 through its mentorship and educational programs. During the month of June, CanU is hosting the CanU Challenge, where…

00:09:24  |   Tue 15 Jun 2021
Building capacity and celebrating volunteerism

Building capacity and celebrating volunteerism

Volunteer Manitoba has a long history of supporting, celebrating and building capacity for volunteerism in our province. Its newest program, Support2Support, is designed for leaders in Winnipeg's cha…

00:14:18  |   Thu 10 Jun 2021
Our Next 100: Baljot Rai

Our Next 100: Baljot Rai

Baljot Rai is a Grade 9 student at St. Paul’s High School and Youth in Philanthropy participant. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Baljot shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.

About Our N…

00:09:11  |   Thu 10 Jun 2021
Celebrating the generosity of our donors

Celebrating the generosity of our donors

Our Annual Legacy Circle Celebration couldn't be in person this year, so we did the next best thing: A digital celebration for all of our Legacy Circle Members! Join us on BeCause Radio for highlight…

00:10:39  |   Thu 10 Jun 2021
Delivering a sense of connection and caring

Delivering a sense of connection and caring

Meals on Wheels Winnipeg has been serving Winnipeg for more than 50 years, delivering nutritious meals to people in need.

BeCause Radio spoke with Rhonda Gardner, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels…

00:10:47  |   Fri 04 Jun 2021
Supporting innovative social programming

Supporting innovative social programming

In the sixth episode of our Foundation Focus series, we chronicle the history of The Winnipeg Foundation in the 1970s.

For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1970s/supporting-…

00:06:12  |   Thu 03 Jun 2021
Unrest locally and around the world

Unrest locally and around the world

The sixth episode of our Way Back Winnipeg series, written by Jim Blanchard, focuses on Winnipeg in the 1970s.

For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1970s/unrest-locally-and-…

00:06:21  |   Thu 03 Jun 2021
Our Next 100: Jessica da Silva

Our Next 100: Jessica da Silva

Jessica da Silva is the Director of Youth Agencies Alliance. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Jessica shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.

About Our Next 100: We invited community membe…

00:13:18  |   Thu 03 Jun 2021
Our Next 100: Peter Koroma

Our Next 100: Peter Koroma

Peter Koroma is the Founder of Sierra Leone Refugee Resettlement. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Peter shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.

About Our Next 100: We invited community me…

00:09:26  |   Thu 27 May 2021
Engaging audiences through live theatre

Engaging audiences through live theatre

Since 1958, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre has been engaging Manitobans through live theatre. BeCause Radio spoke with Camilla Holland, Executive Director of Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, to learn mo…

00:16:59  |   Thu 27 May 2021
Promoting sustainable futures for charities

Promoting sustainable futures for charities

Learn more about Agency Funds at The Winnipeg Foundation, and how they help provide some financial stability for local charitable organizations, enabling staff to plan for the future.

For a print vers…

00:04:33  |   Thu 27 May 2021
Working together for better outcomes

Working together for better outcomes

Learn more about the history of collaborative efforts between The Winnipeg Foundation and United Way Winnipeg. 

For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/incredible-impact/workin…

00:02:43  |   Thu 27 May 2021
Our Next 100: Her Honour, The Honourable Janice C. Filmon, C.M., O.M.

Our Next 100: Her Honour, The Honourable Janice C. Filmon, C.M., O.M.

The Honourable Janice Filmon, C.M., O.M., is Manitoba’s 25th Lieutenant Governor. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Her Honour shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.

About Our Next 100: We…

00:10:21  |   Thu 20 May 2021
Using art to help make clinical care experiences better for patients and visitors

Using art to help make clinical care experiences better for patients and visitors

Artists in Healthcare Manitoba has been bringing music and art to patients and visitors in hospitals and health centres for the past two decades.

BeCause Radio spoke with Shirley Grierson, Executive D…

00:13:47  |   Thu 20 May 2021
Creating outstanding performances in Winnipeg and beyond

Creating outstanding performances in Winnipeg and beyond

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is one of The Winnipeg Foundation's first arts grant recipients, in 1961. Since then, RWB has continued to create outstanding performances in Winnipeg and beyond.

BeCause Rad…

00:08:57  |   Thu 20 May 2021
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month in Manitoba

Celebrating Asian Heritage Month in Manitoba

May is Asian Heritage Month, and the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba is celebrating through a lineup of virtual events recognizing and celebrating the contributions and achievements of Asian-Canad…

00:11:20  |   Thu 20 May 2021
Inspiring action for human rights through art

Inspiring action for human rights through art

Artivism and Witness Blanket: Preserving a Legacy are two new exhibits at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights highlighting art that has sparked activism and action for human rights around the world.

00:13:51  |   Thu 13 May 2021
Our Next 100: Noreen Mian

Our Next 100: Noreen Mian

Noreen Mian is the Executive Director of the Rainbow Resource Centre. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Noreen shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.

About Our Next 100: We invited communi…

00:07:46  |   Thu 13 May 2021
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