When everyone’s a critic
TORONTO — What does it mean to be a critic at a time when opinions flood our news feeds and Facebook timelines, and everyone claims…
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Onward and Forthwith
Forth Projects – a café, bar, coffee roastery, restaurant, and art gallery – has quickly become a staple in the Exchange District. After opening its…
New Third Thursdays initiative showcases University of Manitoba’s creative community
On Jan. 19, a coalition of University of Manitoba’s arts institutions led by UMFM, are kicking off a new monthly event called Third Thursdays to…
Brian Friel’s Translations explores the power of language
From Jan. 18 to 28, the University of Manitoba’s Black Hole Theatre Company (BHTC) will be showcasing Irish dramatist and writer Brian Friel’s most famous…
2017 brings renewed hope and inspiration for Canadian artists
For many, the ringing in of a new year is always a time for reflection and preparation. It is a time to appreciate whatever progress…
The five best films of 2016
Another year has come and gone, and with it came some great movies. As we head into awards season, here’s a rundown of some of…
Steve Bell to celebrate twentieth album
Over the last three decades, Steve Bell, one of Canada’s best-known Christian singer/songwriters, has released music that is appreciated by Christians and non-Christians alike. His…
Cross-institutional survey reveals urgent need for food security solutions for students
A recent study conducted by Meal Exchange, a charity aimed at tackling food problems on post-secondary campuses, revealed that food insecurity was a serious issue…
New era for university sports
Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) has rebranded itself as U Sports. The CIS name had been in existence since 2001. The ‘U’ is meant to stand…
Reviving culture
Winnipeg’s potential was once again realized during one of the city’s largest events of the year, with events that stretched through downtown, the Forks, the…