Local bands and ex-pat cyclist team up to help
Brenna Coupland, a former Winnipegger living in Vancouver, is looking to change the lives of 28 HIV positive women living in Uganda by cycling half…
activism
Asper students hit streets for five nights in attempt to raise awareness about homelessness
On March 14, five students from the University of Manitoba’s Asper School of Business will be sleeping outside for five days in an attempt to…
U of M dedicated to Chile relief, quake survivor speaks
Inside the University of Manitoba’s University Center, Tatiana Crawford, a Manitoban of Chilean descent and a Chilean earthquake survivor, spoke to a group of reporters…
Vancouver 2010: A cycling meditation
Cycling in the city has clearly now been proven to be the best way to travel in Vancouver, no matter what the season. Cyclists during…
Grrrls, Grrrls, Grrrls
“Riotgrrrl is [ . . . ] because we are angry at a society that tells us Girls = dumb, Girl = bad, Girl =…
Letters to the Editor – March 3, 2010
RE: Liberals want abortion and contraceptives included in G8 health initiative The exclusion of contraception and abortion in an initiative aimed at improving women and…
Animal rights activism gone awry
I had a laugh when a fictitious animal rights activist sprayed red paint all over Samantha’s crisp white fur coat in Sex and the City….
Don’t let the light of compassion fade
While we grapple to comprehend the extent of the devastation in Haiti, many unite to help those in need, giving time and money to their…
Giving smartly
Following the tragic earthquake in Haiti on Jan.12, 2010, people across the world have been urged to give. Due to the level of destruction in…
Fairtrade coffee, a great way to make a difference
As consumers, there are many ways to make a difference and create a positive impact in the world. Canadians are the biggest coffee consumers in…