A wake-up call for the best country in the world
In October, a disturbed and radicalized Michael Zehaf-Bibeau shot Cpl. Nathan Cirillo in cold blood while the reservist stood on guard at the National War…
2014
Effects of oral contraceptives on the brain
Oral contraceptive pills were first produced in the United States in the 60s, revolutionizing sexual health for women all over the world. Millions of women…
What holiday season?
As we begin to set up our non-denominational holiday trees and paint the words “season’s greetings” in our windows, we are about to be inundated…
MedTalks the talk
Do you want to be a physician? Chances are the thought has crossed your mind at one point in your life. The University of Manitoba…
Feminism: the new F word
The idea of feminism has been a dominating theme in media and conversation this year. From Rosetta physicist Matt Taylor’s infamous shirt splattered with bodacious…
Winter Folk Fest
In the midst of the mid-winter blues, when thoughts of a warm summer afternoon seem to be only a faint memory—when shoveling, hibernating, and studying…
Adventures of FINN
It is a chilly Tuesday night when I arrive at Cousins Deli & Lounge to meet with Winnipeg band, FINN. The guys seem to decide…
Not so silent nights: holiday music events
With the holidays quickly approaching along with the obligations they entail, tracking down good musical events can be a daunting task. Here are three holiday…
Hark the [health board] angels sing
For the 19th year, the Misericordia Heath Centre (MHC) takes to the streets as the Angel Squad to raise money for the hospital and for…
Stu Reid: A star of Christmas
For those in the music industry, releasing a Christmas single or album is a rite of passage, bordering on mandatory. With the bombardment of Christmas…