Entering the gates of Hell-ebuyck
The 2014-15 season is proving to be an impressive campaign for Winnipeg Jets goaltenders. Starter Ondrej Pavelec’s form has reached commendable heights through the first…
2015
Charity for now: the Winnipeg Harvest philosophy
Winnipeg Harvest is a staple in the city. One of Winnipeg’s most well-respected and well-recognized charities; for decades Winnipeg Harvest has worked to eliminate hunger…
Introduction to the charity feature
Two months ago, as students finished their courses for the fall term, a number of them invested their additional free time into volunteering for local…
Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire at the University of Manitoba
Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire—who, after witnessing to the 1993-1994 Rwandan genocide as the force commander for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda, has become an…
Advocating for fossil fuel divestment at University of Winnipeg
In coordination with campus student groups, the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) is launching a fossil fuel divestment campaign on their campus to encourage…
Lost lobby letters to Manitoba education department
Manitoba’s minister of education and advanced learning Peter Bjornson spoke at the University of Winnipeg last week about the state of post-secondary education in Manitoba….
In the absence of body checking
When Canadians watch hockey today, we are watching men. Riddled with patriarchal language, hockey—and ringette— was created with men in mind. This is evidenced by the names of penalties such as “too many men,” and terms such as “defencemen.” But where are all the women?
University of Manitoba budget challenges in line with national trends
University of Manitoba president David Barnard delivered a clear but controversial message to a room full of students, faculty, and staff last week – cuts…
A Moveable Feast Winnipeg
Grab your snowsuit, your bicycle, and your stretchiest pair of pants – a Moveable Feast Winnipeg, winter edition, takes to the streets Feb. 6. The…
James Hill: the Old Silo
Nova Scotia songwriter and ukulele player James Hill made waves in the Canadian music scene last fall with the release of his new roots/Americana album,…