The housing dilemma of capitalism leaves many behind
Last week, a mother with six children was evicted from Manitoba Housing in Winnipeg’s North End over a fire accidentally started by one of her children.
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Black Friday shopping a high-stress bargain
According to data from the Retail Council of Canada’s Holiday Shopping Survey 2019, 43 percent of Canadians intend to shop Black Friday deals this year.
New B.C. vape laws a recipe for black market growth
On Nov. 14, the B.C. government announced new regulations that intend to crack down on the increase of youths using vape products.
Don Cherry’s firing a gift to right-wing outrage machine
On Nov. 11, Don Cherry’s 38-year run as a commentator on Hockey Night in Canada abruptly came to an end.
Don Cherry’s firing is an opportunity for new voices in hockey
After making controversial comments during his Coach’s Corner segment on Hockey Night in Canada Nov. 9, Don Cherry was relieved of his position.
The false dichotomy of city council’s transit cuts
In Winnipeg city council’s public works committee meeting on Nov. 13, “significant cuts” were proposed to Winnipeg Transit to meet the city‘s caps.
Mandatory winter tires a step forward for public safety
While Manitoba does not legally require winter tires, some provinces do have legal requirements for winter tires during the colder months of the year.
Government has no role in reinforcing gender
In a decision written Nov. 5, an adjudicator from the Manitoba Human Rights Commission ordered the government of Manitoba to allow non-binary sex designations on birth certificates.
U-Pass presents major test for city’s commitment to sustainability
After just two years of the U-Pass being in effect, U of M ridership was up by 25 per cent. A fee increase without additional benefits threatens this.
Climate crisis necessitates public shaming of air travel
11,000 scientists published an open letter that warns of “untold suffering” if radical changes are not made to society to counteract global warming. Air travel and associated industries generate two per cent of all global carbon emissions.