Let’s abolish the Senate already
Canada is technically a constitutional monarchy, but the king is more like a figurehead, and really, is not that important in the grand scheme of…
Dallin Chicoine
Re: U of M Prof’s concerns regarding nursing student suspension
The purpose of this letter to the editor is to respond to Ben Baader’s recent letter in support of Arij Al Khafagi in the Manitoban….
Legal inaction against law dean accused of misspending funds angering
Dear Michael Benarroch, It is with immense anger and discontent that I learn that the university administration has chosen to not pursue legal action against…
Re: “Palestine teach-in: In our own words”
Dear editor, I thought I might take this opportunity to provide a brief and hopefully re-orienting set of remarks relating the opinion piece published in…
The ’Toban staff’s holly-jolly holiday movie picks
A Christmas Fury (2017) If you’re looking for a holiday film with a large dose of Canadiana, look no further. Based on the same characters…
The dangers of exaggeration in the news
As a linguistics graduate and former student journalist who now works in communications, I am well aware of the power of words. It seems that,…
U of M prof’s concerns regarding nursing student suspension
Dear Netha Dyck, Michael Benarroch and Eleanor Coopsammy, I am writing as a U of M professor in Jewish studies and Jewish history to protest…
Arlington Bridge closure neglects North End residents
The recent closure of the Arlington Bridge by the City of Winnipeg is another prime example of the city council trying to find a homemade…
The neurobiology of grief
Earlier this month, the Rady faculty of health sciences hosted a seminar on the neurobiology of grief. The seminar featured a presentation by Mary-Frances O’Connor,…
Festivals as catalysts
After finishing a degree at the U of M, Christine Van Winkle worked at the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. Serving initially as the volunteer co-ordinator…