Pulling words out of Thin Air
Just in time to combat the imminent September chill, writers from around the world will be bringing the heat to Thin Air, the Winnipeg International…
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Notes from the star field
Those who know me know that I have aspirations to eventually work in the space industry. Why space? I like to think I just have…
Le Vent du Nord – Têtu, 4/5
Le Vent du Nord are a traditional folk group if you’ve ever heard one. Têtu, the group’s eighth release, is a collection of songs both…
Red Moon Rising
Local folk/roots music trio Red Moon Road is set to release their second full-length album, Sorrows and Glories, at the West End Cultural Centre on…
David Barnard opens up
David Barnard, the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Manitoba, has faced his share of controversy. This year alone, Barnard has had to deal…
Investing in the future
Prosper Koto is a University of Manitoba graduate student in economics.
Music to her ears
University of Manitoba music graduate student Mariana Menezes first became interested in conducting in high school.
Beautiful by design
Beautification is a common goal for most metropolises. Cities quickly turn into masses of concrete where buildings become cookie-cutter and plants growing in the cracks…
Every idea has its place
On Thursday Aug. 27, local architecture and design firm 5468796 Architecture opened public registration for their new non-profit competition, Chair Your Idea. The competition is…
Death in the age of social media
It used to be that when preparing for your death, you would write a will to ensure your estate is handled how you want when…