Hop on over to Black Rabbit
Located at 135 Osborne St., Black Rabbit Bistro has taken the place of the formerly well-known Bistrot by Basil and transformed it into a budding…
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Elections and Canadian values
Stephen Harper is no longer the driving force of Canadian politics. Though I’m less than happy with the results of the federal election, it is a relief to be able to say that.
While most Canadians seem glad to see the back of him, the usual gadflies have predictably emerged to salvage what they can of Harper’s reputation in an effort to construe him as some kind of noble, tragic hero. This simply cannot be allowed.
Dance on over to UMSwing
Ballet. Jazz. Tap. These are just a few dance classes you might have taken as a child at the urging of your mother. You might…
Pages by and for the people
On Oct. 24, Toronto-based Broken Pencil Magazine, a publication dedicated to “zine culture and the independent arts” will present Canadian zine event Canzine 2015 in…
University of Manitoba Press launches Decolonizing Employment
The call for inclusion of indigenous Canadians in the labour market is the focus of a new book launching this week from the University of…
The discreet charm of the zebra finch
Human beings and zebra finches don’t seem likely to have much in common, but new studies show that we agree on at least one front:…
Old concept, new deli
Calling all sandwich lovers: a new deli concept restaurant has opened on Sherbrook St., and it’s sure to satisfy any appetite. This isn’t your local…
Gender is king in food marketing, study finds
If it’s a healthy snack you’re looking for, chances are it will taste better coming out of a package depicting women dancing ballet rather than…
Wearing nothing but a smile
While the early bird may get the worm, the funny man always seems to get the girl. Countless movies depict the awkward, funny guy attracting the attention of the beautiful girl seemingly by magic: he says something witty and clever, and suddenly she’s smitten. But is there science behind the desirability of someone who leaves your sides splitting, or is it just movie magic?
Speed dating with a dirty twist
In an era where Tinder and online dating sites are the norm, a more natural approach to dating is beginning to sprout up in Winnipeg….