The many wonders of a fleeting trip to Winnipeg
As a well-travelled New Zealander, Winnipeg has become one of my favourite places to visit. When I first arrived in Winnipeg, around this time last…
Jen Doerksen
Laughter is Medicine returns for third showcase
On March 15, the West End Cultural Centre will host Red Rising Magazine’s third Laughter is Medicine comedy night. Laughter is Medicine showcases Canadian Indigenous…
Festival connects international acts to local scene
The third annual Forthwith Festival will bring experimental art and music to Winnipeg Feb. 1-3. International and Canadian artists will be performing and hosting interactive…
The Middle Coast takes its sound to Japan
From JUNOfest to Japan, local pop-rock band The Middle Coast is keeping up its tradition of touring. The three-piece band, consisting of Dylan MacDonald, Liam…
UMSU Council to be named Board of Directors
UMSU council approved a motion at its regular meeting March 29 to formally change its title to “UMSU board of directors.” This follows a series…
Building a diverse gallery in the School of Art
The most recent exhibit at the School of Art Gallery sat empty for a week before curator Noor Bhangu began to install artwork. On March…
Forth hosting nostalgic pinball pop-up
Nostalgia is the name of the game for pinball league member Grant Zeilstra, who will be able to play over 20 machines at Forth’s pinball…
CFS-MB cries foul over UMSU act amendments
Amendments to the UMSU Act are being criticized by the Canadian Federation of Students – Manitoba (CFS-MB) as an assault on students. The UMSU Act…
The vintage clothing shops of the Exchange
From collectors to business owners, several local entrepreneurs are making a go of selling their garment collections in curated vintage clothing shops. Rachael Poklitar, owner…
Solhounds set to release debut tracks
Winnipeg hard rock band Solhounds is releasing two songs online Friday. The release is sandwiched between two shows at The Handsome Daughter – a “sneak…