Who are you giving your money to?
With the holiday season right around the corner, COVID-19 is enticing people to stick to the screens when it comes to gift shopping. In hopes…
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Mental illness has a story, let’s treat it that way
This article discusses suicide. My brother, Colin, was the type of character to fill rooms with laughter. Although large and at times intimidating, his strong…
Trump is a symptom, not disease, of U.S. political crisis
As the upcoming U.S. presidential election draws near, anxiety is increasing about the potential re-election of President Donald Trump, despite recent polling data that shows…
Remembering the original pumpkin spice
As the leaves turn colour and the streets fill with fall clothing, one thing remains in the back of my mind — pumpkin spice season has arrived.
COVID-19 imposes existential questions for the future
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a popular discourse has defined our motivation to follow the restrictions that were set in place to reduce active cases —…
Where should I call home?
What is home? Where is home? Personally, my definition of home as an international student residing in Canada has evolved in the last couple of…
Out of the frying pan, into a union
It is refreshing to see employees from the Stella’s Sherbrook location picketing. While workers claim it is for respect during collective bargaining, they would do…
Visiting small restaurants can make a big difference
Seven months have passed since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic worldwide. With the re-opening of non-essential businesses in the province,…
Inexpensive ridesharing comes with long-term cost
The notorious tech giant Uber was welcomed to Winnipeg earlier this summer with open arms by the municipal government and customers desiring a more modern…
Reduced class sizes best bet for in-person instruction
Less than three weeks after the first day of full-time school for elementary and secondary students in Manitoba, the province has seen a spike in…