This week in good news (Apr. 30-May 1) Written by Staff Saturday, May 01 2021, 11:27 AM Cyndi Desjardins Wilkens lost her hands and feet to a flesh eating disease. Now, she s using it to spread hope.
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Giving back and overcoming difficult obstacles from disease to amputation and, of course, COVID-19 were themes in this week s good news feed.
Do you worry that you’re messing up your kids? Do you get stressed when you think about their futures? New York Times bestselling author Crystal Paine knows how you feel. A mom of four, Crystal has struggled with anxiety over parenting.
Bike paths in Winnipeg. (Woodcock Cycle/Facebook)
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With bike sales up and spring weather upon us, a Winnipeg bike expert is sharing some of his favourite paths to cycle on.
Tim Woodcock is the owner of Woodcock Cycle in Winnipeg. The overall growth [for purchasing bicycles] last year, the numbers were up around 40% globally, says Woodcock. A lot of people had more time on their hands, wanted to get in shape, and something a little more COVID friendly as you can be isolated when you re riding.
On their website, the bicycle shop Bikes and Beyond in Winnipeg is saying this year s inventory is affected by the surge from last year.