For truth in advertising
Politicians often lie when they speak. It is far rarer for a blatant lie to be fully displayed on a banner before the politician even…
Canada
Convenience marketed at expense of independent contractors and customer experience
As technology strengthens its hold on our realities, employers’ adherence to the tradition of hiring legally-defined “employees” is outflanked by the opportunity for enhanced profits…
Doug Ford, beer and working-class politics
Premier Doug Ford’s spectacular victory in Ontario’s provincial election has ushered in a new era of Progressive Conservative politics. While Ford’s win is in part…
Hearing Trees – Quiet Dreams, 4/5
Graham Hnatiuk and his band Hearing Trees are currently touring British Columbia for the release of their debut full-length album, Quiet Dreams. The Winnipeg-based alternative…
Tuition fee increases coming to U of M
Tuition fee increases are coming to the University of Manitoba. Provost and vice-president (academic) Janice Ristock has confirmed the U of M plans to raise…
Transport Canada must do more to protect travellers from airline abuse
The cozy relationship between Transport Canada and Canadian airlines is an affront to stringent passenger rights.
A conversation with the minister for employment, workforce development and labour
Federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Patricia Hajdu visited Winnipeg to participate in a discussion with Manitobans about the 2018 budget hosted by…
The vintage clothing shops of the Exchange
From collectors to business owners, several local entrepreneurs are making a go of selling their garment collections in curated vintage clothing shops. Rachael Poklitar, owner…
GPESA speaker event reimagining growth
The University of Manitoba’s Global Political Economy Students’ Association (GPESA) is set to host a panel discussion examining alternative ways of conceptualizing consumption, measurements of…
Canadian institutions are deadly racist
White Canadians and Canadian institutions kill Indigenous people and then excuse themselves for it in courts they designed and operate.