Pallister provides relief to struggling Manitobans
When Premier Brian Pallister decided to pull Manitoba out of the federal carbon-tax plan, he provided much-needed relief to the 232,000 families living in poverty…
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Post-secondary suffering under PC governance
Across the country, student debt levels are rising to unprecedented levels. High upfront costs are a barrier students face when making the decision to pursue…
Socialize weed retailers now
Rejoice! Weed is legal, but the Manitoba government is selling kush all wrong. When you want to light up a green-packed stogie, you will have…
Fighting the good fight
As UFC fighters suffer the exploitation of the UFC their shared experience with the working class provides the fighters with insights into how to fight back.
Canadian legislators lagging on public health
A Canada-wide ban on partially hydrogenated oils, the main source of industry-produced trans fats, went into effect Sept. 7. The ban is long overdue, having…
Hydro, capitalism and tragedy
Capitalism and Canada’s historic treatment of Indigenous peoples help explain the atrocities committed against them by Manitoba Hydro
Doug Ford, beer and working-class politics
Premier Doug Ford’s spectacular victory in Ontario’s provincial election has ushered in a new era of Progressive Conservative politics. While Ford’s win is in part…
Province mulls stripping universal healthcare from international students
The Manitoba government is looking to save money, but it may come at a cost for international students studying in the province. The provincial government…
Lack of Indigenous representation on juries paints an unbalanced picture of justice
If even the appearance of bias is cause for concern, Canada’s justice system is in a poor state.
Public education funding announcement draws fire from teachers’ union
Manitoba public school teachers are expressing outrage at the provincial government’s recent announcement regarding upcoming public school funding. Manitoba minister of education and training Ian…