Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice
Often, my short walks from the bus stop to wherever I happen to be going on campus — usually straight to St. John’s College for…
environment
Beyond the steel cages
While I commend Dr. Medoro (“Animal Rights and Academic Freedom” March 8, 2010) for standing up against current pork production methods, I also take offense…
U of M team wins $25,000 from Go Green Challenge
A team from the University of Manitoba was one of the four teams awarded $25,000 from the $100,000 Go Green Challenge, a competition funded by…
Vile weed no longer
Dandelions, arguably the most annoying plant any gardener will come across (second only to stinging nettle). They are like the mosquitoes of the plant world….
Science briefs
Residents of PEI might call it “mini me” Researchers from the Australia Antarctic Division (AAD) noticed something missing from Antarctica this February, namely a 2,500-square…
Animal rights and academic freedom
I advocate for animal rights — mostly for pigs in pork production — because someone needs to speak for the millions of pigs around here…
And another one
On Feb. 27, Chile experienced an earthquake that ranks in the top five strongest earthquakes ever recorded. This tragedy comes on the heels of the…
Whatcha gonna do . . . when MMA runs wild on you?
Would you be interested in watching a sanctioned fight between two faded sports celebrities? Of course you would — don’t lie to me. Now, would…
There Will Be Lawyers
Joe Berlinger has spent the past 18 years creating some of the greatest legal documentaries ever made with his creative partner Bruce Sinofsky (as well…
An enlightening journey
Last Saturday, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra kicked off their 19th annual New Music Festival. The opening night celebrated the 2010 International Polar Year, and there…