Two sides to one story
What was once a peaceful and historic country increasingly fell into chaotic protests that were hopefully leading towards the resignation of Egypt’s current president Hosni…
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The people say their final word
The power of the Tunisian people to force Zine El Abidine Ben Ali out of the country more than two weeks ago inspired the Egyptians…
Dinner with Arnold Schwarzenegger
My eyes squinted as I looked at my emails, the type seeming a bit too small and the screen a bit too bright. I was…
The Manitoban gets motivational
Considering this is the editorial page, I am about to make a bold statement: Stop complaining about things and start acting. That’s right. Stop posting…
On hold for better service
Most people I know do not particularly like making phone calls. For such a simple act of communication, it always seems like so much can…
‘Reasonable Accomodation’ falls short
Quebec’s Bill 94 is currently pending in the province’s national assembly, and if successful, would essentially bar women in face veils from accessing basic health…
Lies: safe for public consumption
If the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has its way, the trademark modesty and civility for which Canadians are so well known could be in…
Ivory Coast chaos
After years of internal strife, many hoped that the Nov. 28 election in Ivory Coast would mark a return to democracy and political stability. These…
Thinking big about the boreal
Most Manitobans have been to the boreal, but many are unaware that it’s called that. It’s the place with the pines, spruce and birch trees,…
Death of a lion
“Live amongst people in such a manner that if you die they weep over you and if you are alive they crave for your company.”…