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DIY: Why Rent Social Media Tools When You Can Build Your Own?

Why should we rely on Silicon Valley subscription models when we can simply learn to build our own tools?
By Arts Incubator Winnipeg 10 Nov 2026
It’s wild how normal it’s become to have nowhere to go that doesn’t cost money or require a plan. Previous generations had diners, rec centers, church basements, parks that actually felt used. A lot of us are trying to build adult friendships in a landscape that actively makes accidental connection harder. The research keeps showing the same pattern: fewer third places, more time alone, higher loneliness. This one isn’t on individuals for “not trying hard enough.”

IRL: We’re Running Out of Places to Just Exist

Third places are disappearing. Here’s why that matters more than we admit for loneliness and belonging.
By Leaf Richards 10 Nov 2026
Chippy making one of his regular visits. He'll often scamper right up to our feet while we're working, have a look around and wait to see if anyone has brought out the peanuts. He's getting pretty good at this routine.

Chippy the Chipmunk

Our little chipmunk neighbour has made himself at home around the Living Lab. We always keep a few peanuts handy.
By Arts Incubator Winnipeg 10 Nov 2026
Stronger Together: How Small Groups Can Grow Capacity Through Connection

Stronger Together: How Small Groups Can Grow Capacity Through Connection

You don’t have to build everything alone. Here’s how small groups are getting creative and staying hopeful.
By Art Borups Corners 8 Nov 2026

Winnipeg and Manitoba Arts

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