Astronomy round-up: Super-Earths, broken satellites, and rogue planets
Astronomers have been doing brisk business over the last few weeks. Recently there have been a number of important discoveries about the nature of our…
lifestyle
Keep it organic? Study suggests organics no more “nutritious” than conventional foods
Are organic produce and animal products more “nutritious” than conventional counterparts? In September of this year, a study entitled “Are Organic Foods Safer or Healthier…
Beyond animal rights, the search for a sustainable and ethical vegan diet
It seemed so simple at first; I was an empathetic person, so I became vegetarian. Little did I know that my journey to ethical and…
Vegan Recipe: Pickled Beets
You can still find local beets around, thanks to their late harvest and long shelf life. Pickling these earthy, vibrant vegetables will help them last…
Salad days: A five-day experiment in the world of healthy eating
I’ve never been a healthy eater. That’s actually an understatement. I’ve been known to intake approximately one poutine per week. As I’ve “matured,” I’ve seen…
Fifty shades of more pleasure
Dr. Reece Malone, Winnipeg sexologist and sex educator, held a seminar that was the first of its kind on Nov. 10 to discuss sexual empowerment,…
Going Deep with Jodie Layne
Babes in Toyland If you’ve been reading my columns, then you know I think masturbation is great and we should all be doing more of…
Praying the crime away
Devon Clunis’ trial by fire
Immigration Minister criticized bilingual job requirements
Bilingualism requirements for jobs in Quebec have, over the years, resulted in many immigrants being denied work. Diane de Courcy, Quebec immigration minister, says that…
There is no I in We Day
We Day left 18,000 youthful fans supercharged for change as it celebrated its second year in Winnipeg. Students from over 396 schools, who earned a…