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Protesters call attention to photo radar tickets Approximately 30 Winnipeggers gathered at the intersection of Grant Avenue and Nathaniel Street to protest the use of…
federal politics
Reginald “Reg” Alcock mourned by university
Reginald B. Alcock, executive-in-residence at the University of Manitoba’s I.H. Asper school of business, died of a heart attack on Oct. 14 at age 63….
Restoring the rights of western Canadian farmers
It can be easy to take for granted the fact that we have the right to freely market our skills. If you are seeking a…
Harper uses new math to kill the CWB
I’ve come to the disturbing conclusion that Canadians in general and the Conservative Party of Canada in particular can’t count. Here are some examples: -Between…
NDP promise to cap tuition with inflation, expand student aid
The Manitoba NDP have pledged to cap tuition increases at the rate of inflation and expand student aid eligibility if reelected this fall. Greg Selinger…
NDP candidate touts record of improvement
When asked about the challenges facing post-secondary students in Manitoba, Kerri Irvin-Ross, the MLA for Fort Richmond, smiles then says she would rather talk about…
Remembering Jack
On August 22, 2011, Jack Layton, leader of the NDP and official Opposition, died after a long battle with cancer. Following his death, there was…
The loss of an inspiration
On August 22, 2011, Canada was shocked and saddened by the news of Jack Layton’s death. After suffering from prostate cancer in 2010, hip surgery…
Public Grief
There should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that Jack Layton, like any politician of his stature and seniority, touched the lives of many. He…
A Letter to Jack Layton
Dear Jack Layton, Even though we had never met, I always felt a personal connection to you as a person and as a politician —…