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August 2018 - On September 30, an estimated 80,000 Canadians are expected to come together in communities across the country for the 27th annual Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure, united by their promise to make breast cancer beatable.
October 2014 - Test your home during Radon Awareness Month
April 2014 - New legislation banning some flavoured tobacco products good step forward
March 2014 - Buy a Daffodil Pin to Show Support for Manitobans Living with Cancer
March 2014 - 35,000 bunches of daffodils land in Manitoba as spring arrives this week
March 2014 - Anne Brolund inspires hope through her year-round volunteer efforts and by participating in the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life
December 2013 - Cancer survivor illuminates the need for Manitobans to support cancer patients throughout the year by supporting the Canadian Cancer Society this holiday season.
December 2013 - Manitobans encouraged to pause during holiday rush to support cancer patients on Canada's first national day of charity.
November 2013 - Canadian Cancer Society urges Manitobans to get homes tested for radon gas which is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
October 2013 - Grade 12 students will encourage classmates to be tan free for grad in an effort to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer.
October 2013 - Canadian Cancer Society calls for ban on all flavoured tobacco to curb use among youth. Fruit and candy-flavoured tobacco makes it easier for youth to become addicted.
September 2013 - On September 9, the Canadian Cancer Society is celebrating Men’s Cancer Health Awareness Month and launching a nationwide campaign to teach guys how to spot testicular cancer early.
September 2013 - Canadian Cancer Society September Dragon Boat Challenge features smaller dragon boats that have to make a turn on the water.
June 2013 - Canadian Cancer Society River City Dragon Boat Festival draws teams from all over Manitoba to fight cancer together in sport, fun, and camaraderie.
May 2013 - Better screening and treatments from research and less people smoking contribute to survival rate, but much more needs to be done to tackle leading cause of death in Canada.
May 2013 - Firefighters at greater risk of cancer because of the job they do to protect us and bring awareness to work-related cancer risk at this year's Relay For Life.
April 2013 - More than 150,000 recognize survivors, remember those lost and commit to fight back. They will be wearing Daffodil pins to symbolize hope and represent their support for those who are still battling cancer.
April 2013 - Stagnant smoking rate shows more investment needed to reduce the leading cause of lung cancer, tobacco use.
March 2013 - Daffodil Month is especially meaningful this year as the Canadian Cancer Society marks its 75th anniversary.
March 2013 - The Society will kick off Daffodil Month at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair at the Keystone Centre this Friday, March 29, to raise funds and awareness about a disease that will strike approximately 6,100 families in Manitoba this year alone.
February 2013 - Canadian Cancer Society Indoor Dragon Boat Festival first of its kind in Western Canada.
February 2013 - Manitoban among 24 Canadians recognized for their significant contributions to the fight against cancer.
January 2013 - The Canadian Cancer Society continues to help Manitobans through support programs tailored to the needs of individuals dealing with cancer.
November 2012 - Survivor plugs in 55,000 christmas lights to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer.
November 2012 - More volunteers needed to help Manitobans with cancer. The Cancer Society’s Transportation Service will provide around 30,000 subsidised rides to Manitobans this year alone.
November 2012 - Commitment keeps all pledging proceeds in Manitoba to fight cancer, provide services.
November 2012 - Families pushed to the brink as supports fall short, incomes decline and costs mount.
May 2012 - Cancer survivor and caregiver to lead hundreds as they celebrate, remember and fight back against cancer at Winnipeg Relay For Life.
May 2012 - Lower smoking rates, better screening and treatment account for drop, but much more needs to be done to tackle leading cause of death in Canada
April 2012 - Nearly 4,000 Manitoba cancer patients benefit from program that allows them to stay out of hospitals, in their community and close to friends while fighting cancer.
April 2012 - Government adopts Cancer Society agenda with promises to cover oral drug costs, increased access to treatment, reduced wait times and coverage for stop smoking aids.
April 2012 - Daffodil Pins available in hundreds of locations throughout Manitoba. Wear a daffodil and do something to support Manitobans living with cancer.
March 2012 - Winter fair in Brandon will raise awareness and funds to help in the fight against cancer.
March 2012 - 50,000 bunches of daffodils land in Manitoba as spring arrives this week. Celebrate Daffodil Day by buying a bunch of daffodils or a daffodil pin to support the fight against cancer.
February 2012 - Two Manitoba researchers to receive grants as part of the Society’s $4.5 million in new funding for 23 high-risk, high-reward innovation grants.
February 2012 - Local cancer survivor featured on the new cigarette package warnings alongside new information about the harms of smoking tobacco.
January 2012 - Young adults invited to “break up” with tobacco and live tobacco free in a new digital campaign funded by Health Canada.
January 2012 - Support programs tailored to needs of individuals dealing with cancer to help them their families and friends cope.