Goertzen’s discussions with U.S. politicians worrisome
Brian Pallister promised Manitobans that he would phase out property taxes designated for the education budget during his election campaign in 2019. Austerity measures have…
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A digital iron curtain is falling on the tech industry
Dozens of Winnipeggers joined in a global protest on June 6 to express their concerns with the expansion of 5G infrastructures. The protests come at…
Leading with a bold vision, followed by a mixed record
Former Winnipeg mayor, Ontario cabinet minister and municipal issues advocate Glen Murray is running for leadership of the Green Party of Canada. Murray’s vision for…
Time for a necessary step, time to defund the police
Calls to defund the Winnipeg police department followed the Justice 4 Black Lives rally earlier this month. Premier Brian Pallister has responded to these demands…
David Barnard’s legacy one of respect, fundraising
As we all stay home and reflect on the disruption caused by COVID-19, students might have missed an announcement from the U of M: David…
Manitoba’s government must stop being anti-education
It is a contradiction provincially acknowledged that arts deemed valuable in politicians’ personal lives become extraneous costs in their professional lives. But the value of…
Contemplations of a post-COVID-19 world
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has had a huge global impact. But what lasting changes in ourselves and our world will be present after this pandemic finally ceases to exist?
Response to COVID-19 serves big business, not workers
As emergency measures continue to be taken by all levels of government, it’s become increasingly clear that these governments act on behalf of a specific,…
From a basement on a hill
Near the end of my first term and after my second election I went to see a counsellor who said I likely just wasn’t cut out to be in a high-stress job and I should consider leaving my post.
Mental health in the age of COVID-19
Canada was already experiencing a mental health crisis which has now become greatly amplified by the wave of uncertainty and panic brought on by COVID-19.