Winnipeg’s recycling situation paints troubling picture
We live during a time when caring for our environment is a topic at the forefront of our social consciousness as we come to terms with the reality of issues such as climate change.
Meagan Hughes
Lowering parking fees in Winnipeg is a short-sighted endeavour
The City of Winnipeg is considering a city-wide reduction in street parking fees after hearing from frustrated business owners in Winnipeg’s Exchange District. Seventy-nine business owners petitioned to bring fees in the Exchange District down to $2 an hour to help bring business back downtown.
Job automation benefits workplace productivity
With the rise of new technology, the fear of human jobs becoming automated has grown in recent years. There is a lot of potential for technology to complement our jobs rather than to hurt them.
Suggestive ads bear cultural consequences for women
Nine Locks Brewing Company — located in Dartmouth, N.S. — recently came under media fire as a result of the marketing for its “Dirty Blonde” beer.
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.
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.
Manitoba Liquor Mart robberies fuelled by institutionalized neglect of meth crisis
The meth epidemic in Manitoba is a complex and costly problem to solve. This issue has caused a ripple of side effects within our communities.
Good Samaritan’s ticket indicative of Winnipeg’s wider traffic enforcement problem
Citizens were encouraged by Winnipeg mayor Brian Bowman in a media release to bring tree debris to proper disposal sites after an Oct. 10 snowstorm.
Mental health discussion deserved a more prominent position in Canada’s election
Canada needed more reassurance that the governing party following Monday’s election would fulfill the nation’s need for better mental health infrastructure.