Winnipeggers mark Idle No More five year anniversary
More than 50 people gathered at Portage and Main to observe the fifth anniversary of the Idle No More (INM) movement on Dec. 23. INM…
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Shrinking horizons for local media lessens democratic engagement
Too few already own too large a stake of Canadian media. This is yet another nail in the coffin.
Provincial government moves to transform delivery of public services
The government’s speech from the throne opening the third session of the 41st legislative session on Nov. 21 outlined the priorities of the government and…
Progressive Conservatives lagging in MSBI funding targets
During the campaign leading up to the 2016 Manitoba provincial election, the only Progressive Conservative platform plank that reached into post-secondary education was a promise…
Students, faculty challenge “regressive” Bill 31
Nearly all of the more than 50 people registered to speak at a public hearing on Bill 31 – the Advanced Education Administration Amendment Act…
Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! illuminates importance of independent media
Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman visited Winnipeg as a part of her Democracy Now! 2017 speaking tour, speaking at Knox United Church Friday. Goodman is the…
Unpopular Conservative party in need of a rebrand
The data has spoken, and most Canadians are simply not buying into the right’s ploy to stir up American style populist anger.
Pot legalization won’t solve Trudeau’s youth problem
The Liberals owe young Canadians their majority government. They have an obligation to address the issues youth are facing right now.
Why progressive Canadians should sign up to vote in the upcoming Conservative leadership election
“Conservative or not, it is our duty to ensure that we prevent any candidate that aligns themselves with the alt-right from becoming the leader of the Conservative Party.”
Democratizing campus is the only way to effectively oppose tuition hikes
Lobbying efforts by the CFS have failed. Students must take efforts into their own hands.