Mayor Bowman’s lack of resolve on display
In response to the Black Lives Matter rallies across North America this spring, Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman claimed, “Winnipeg is listening.” The next Friday, on…
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Inexpensive ridesharing comes with long-term cost
The notorious tech giant Uber was welcomed to Winnipeg earlier this summer with open arms by the municipal government and customers desiring a more modern…
Winnipeg’s police chief publishes apologist opinion
The idea that social contracts exist between peoples and institutions which form the foundation of civilization would suggest that there is a deeply participatory and…
City, province must put foot on gas to slow traffic
One of the benefits of the COVID-19 pandemic is, arguably, the increased numbers of cyclists and pedestrians turning to the outdoors for exercise. But with…
A digital iron curtain is falling on the tech industry
Dozens of Winnipeggers joined in a global protest on June 6 to express their concerns with the expansion of 5G infrastructures. The protests come at…
Time for a necessary step, time to defund the police
Calls to defund the Winnipeg police department followed the Justice 4 Black Lives rally earlier this month. Premier Brian Pallister has responded to these demands…
Let Uber be a lesson in corporate welfare management
Two years ago, ridesharing giant Uber threw a tantrum and opted to avoid Winnipeg entirely over Manitoba’s regulations.
City of Winnipeg should prioritize job creation
A recent study shows employers in Winnipeg are looking to hire less new employees this spring.
City not taking climate action — or itself — seriously
The U-Pass — which has shown an increase in ridership of 25 per cent on routes to and from the University of Manitoba since inception — has taken a minimum of 7,000 students out of their cars and onto a bus each day.
Closing libraries in Winnipeg will wound communities
Libraries are a vital component of any healthy community. They are a place of learning and exploration where anyone can go to educate themselves and access tools and information for free.