Activist movements ought to be applauded, not condemned
Public demonstration of grievances and peaceful protests are integral to a government that properly addresses the problems of and represents the goals of its people.
Seamus Hamilton-Pattison
Bill & Joel Plaskett – Solidarity, 3.5/5
Solidarity marks a heartwarming, collaborative new step for Nova Scotian indie rocker Joel Plaskett. After gaining notoriety and the ability to pursue music full-time within…
VIKINGS – Animal Kingdom, 2/5
VIKINGS are a local electronic pop trio that has been playing both locally and abroad for nearly half a decade. Over the years, the group…
Nursing students challenge imported American entry exam
US-based entry-to-practice nursing exam American-centric and disadvantages French students, CNSA.
Pipeline protestors interrupt Trudeau town hall in Winnipeg
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced off with a small group of pipeline protesters at a town hall event at the University of Winnipeg’s Duckworth Centre…
Majority of students support multi-tiered health plan, UMSU survey
University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) vice president internal Adam Pawlak presented a proposal for a multi-tiered health and dental plan at council’s regular meeting…
University under fire over off-campus housing issues
The University of Manitoba is facing continued criticism from neighbouring communities for its lack of action in dealing with a number of allegedly illegal rental…
Canada-wide fentanyl crisis prompts university reactions
With overdose deaths linked to the opioid fentanyl reaching new highs in Manitoba over the last three years, the U of M is working on…
UMSU establishes mandatory consent culture training program
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) officially adopted a motion to install a mandatory consent culture training policy into its governing documents at an…
The Strumbellas – “Hope” 4/5
If you’ve tuned into mainstream indie/alternative radio in Canada at all lately, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve been bombarded by The Strumbellas’ latest single…