Peaceful protesters must be protected
Recent protests involving Indigenous peoples blocking railways in peaceful protest have demonstrated the need for better protection of protests.
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City not taking climate action — or itself — seriously
The U-Pass — which has shown an increase in ridership of 25 per cent on routes to and from the University of Manitoba since inception — has taken a minimum of 7,000 students out of their cars and onto a bus each day.
How wealthy men evade justice for sex crimes
On Feb. 13, 10 women filed a class-action lawsuit against Peter Nygard for alleged sexual assaults that took place between 2008 and 2015 in the Bahamas where he owns a gated island estate.
Call of Duty League is here to stay
The CDL is a masterclass in the future of sport. While the structure underneath, everything built on top of that structure is fresh and new.
Manitoba Metis Federation victim to politics of respectability
It seems that for David Chartrand solidarity with the ongoing mass movement in support of Wet’suwet’en in their struggle with the Canadian government is not on the table.
Wage theft and the cult of chummy workplaces
Wage theft. It’s hospitality’s best worst-kept secret. From taking a cut of employee tips or not paying overtime, to not giving employees breaks and forcing…
Closing libraries in Winnipeg will wound communities
Libraries are a vital component of any healthy community. They are a place of learning and exploration where anyone can go to educate themselves and access tools and information for free.
Saying goodbye is never easy
I met the Manitoban at a very strange time in my life. A brief rundown of my time at the University of Manitoba: like many…
Winnipeg city council’s priority is profit, not your kids’ safety
It’s never a good idea to assume the worst of people. It may be naive, but even at this late date — and after an…
City all talk, no action in addressing rampant bike thefts
Bike theft is a huge issue in Winnipeg that’s getting progressively worse year after year.