Ace Burpee had two favourite places when he was a child: Cooks Creek, the hamlet northeast of Winnipeg where he grew up, and the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg, where his father was the CEO. The radio DJ and philanthropist has fond memories of swimming, doing gymnastics, playing basketball and even breakdancing at the downtown Y. “I just always felt it was my second home,” Burpee said. “I learned a lot and I met a lot of amazing people. I’m very fortunate to have had that long association with the Y.” DAVID LIPNOWSKI PHOTO Ace Burpee and Kristie Pearson are co-chairing a […]
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