Remembering Jack
On August 22, 2011, Jack Layton, leader of the NDP and official Opposition, died after a long battle with cancer. Following his death, there was…
Arts & Culture
Maddin Haunts Winnipeg
After first debuting in Toronto, and travelling overseas for a stint in Paris, Guy Maddin’s Hauntings 1 multi-screen installation is coming home. As part of…
People powered
You’d better hold on to your hats because Sept. 9-11 won’t just see the return of Ciclovia and ManyFest to downtown Winnipeg, but also the…
CD Review: Bog River, Hands in the Ground
Bog River’s debut disc Hands in the Ground is a fun little folk affair. Combining the talents of three distinct songwriters, the disc never stays…
CD Review: Jay-Z and Kanye West, Watch the Throne
A collaborative effort by Jay-Z and Kanye West, Watch the Throne was originally intended as a five track EP, but the recording evolved into a…
Step-by-step recipe
You will need a mashing device, a mixing device, a measuring cup, a bowl or two, a 9×5 pan, an oven and the following ingredients:…
Essentially a playlist
As I write this, the London riots are an ongoing concern (hopefully by the time this goes to print they’ll be over) and I’ve just…
Point / Counterpoint
Point / Counterpoint is a platform in which two parties discuss pertinent cultural issues from opposing sides. It’s a real debate, and like any honest…
Travel-logging
It’s a man’s last refuge!” barked a stocky, middle-aged man to me as we sat on the outdoor patio of a pub in Brisbane, Australia….
Triumph over the ordinary
Fans of the recently ended Showcase show Kenny vs. Spenny, which pitted two friends against each other in merciless competitions, can celebrate the television return…