Roger Roger – “Fairweather” 5/5
Roger Roger is composed of singer-songwriters Lucas and Madeleine Roger. On January 17, the Winnipeg-born twin-sibling folk/roots duo released their first album Fairweather. Fairweather is…
Arts & Culture
Frost Fest 2016 in review
On Thursday, Jan. 14, three diverse and talented local bands graced the stage at the second annual Frost Fest – an event put on as…
Nick’s on Broadway turns one
A little over a year ago, a boyhood sandwich fan spotted a vacant space on one of Winnipeg’s most historic routes. Subsequently, a unique downtown…
Front and central
Central [sen-truhl]: In, at, or near the centre. Example: Winnipeg, Manitoba. Gordon Bailey has been involved in the restaurant business since he was 13 years…
Same space, new place
Three years ago, downtown Winnipeg lost one of its favourite bars – the Lo Pub. But there’s a new pub in town that promises to…
Federal Lights – “Coeur de Lion” 4/5
Carefully painted with poetry, pounding drum beats, and enchanting layers, Winnipeg band Federal Lights has produced a captivating follow-up to their 2013 debut We Were Found…
William Prince – “Earthly Days” 4/5
Released just before Christmas, William Prince’s Earthly Days is already drawing deserved acclaim. The Winnipeg singer-songwriter – by way of Peguis First Nation – had previously earned…
Controversial case comes to cinema
On January 23, Winnipeggers will have the opportunity to see the new documentary Guantanamo’s Child: Omar Khadr, at Cinematheque, located in the exchange district. The…
Local love for the lake
On Thursday Jan. 14, an eclectic group of local musicians are set to perform at the West End Cultural Centre (WECC) to raise funds for…
The Relevance of Islamic Identity in Canada sparks timely conversations
This book is neither a manual, nor a dissertation, on the relevance of Islam in Canadian society. It’s a conversation intended to make the reader…