Freedom of expression for whistleblowers, academics, and the public’s interest
During the first Visionary Conversation of the school year hosted by the University of Manitoba, three representatives, one from law, media, and academia, spoke on…
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You’re sad? Go for a walk.
You’re depressed? Go for a walk. That’s the common response to individuals with a mental illness seeking help. A recent op-ed published in CBC Manitoba…
Police militarization on the rise
Andrew Vineberg A war is raging in a strange and backward part of the world. An occupying army is using advanced military technology and weaponry…
Bill C-36 endangers sex workers
Casey Plett Since Last month, the federal government has been shepherding through a new bill regarding sex work laws. Having passed a second reading in…
Foreign workers deserve Canada’s respect, hospitality
Chris Hearn A small amount of Canadian corporations—a few Tim Hortons and McDonald’s franchises, for example—have reportedly been abusing Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Some…
Debunking colonialism with Jennifer Keith
Jennifer Keith, volunteer staff Last week in Edmonton, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) held its last national event. The event was an…
Canada should rethink tough-on-crime strategy
Tariq Sohail, volunteer staff You would think all Republican primary candidates would take a tough-on-crime approach as part of their policy platform. But you would…
News briefs
Winnipeg Folk fest denies animator application of popular local group The Castle Boys, a popular installation at the campground of the Winnipeg Folk Festival, were…
Free teach-in for Earth democracy
Internationally renowned eco-feminist, philosopher, and activist Vandana Shiva will be paying a visit to Winnipeg this weekend, and while her ticketed event is now sold…
Nancy Allan speaks at LGBTTQ* Awareness Week
Nancy Allan, former Manitoba Minister of Education and current MLA for St. Vital, spoke at the University of Manitoba last Wednesday as part of LGBTTQ*…