COVID-19 is exposing fundamental flaws in the Canadian housing market
Provincial eviction bans across Canada have begun to end. The bans were initially adopted as a response to the economic shut-down induced by COVID-19. These…
social issues
UWSA executives resign after racism allegations
As a result of racism allegations, a blackface scandal and an internal human rights investigation, former University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) president Jibril Hussein…
A guaranteed basic income will make the rich richer
With the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit coming to its conclusion at the end of September and the COVID-19 pandemic still in full swing, the federal…
Cancel culture is not new but it is legitimate
This summer has witnessed an influx of op-eds about a so-called “illiberal” cancel culture growing within leftist movements. Cancel culture is defined as the practice…
Sociology professor champions childcare
The University of Manitoba faculty of arts named Susan Prentice, a professor in the department of sociology and criminology, the new Duff Roblin professor of…
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…
Art instructor departs over racist artwork uproar
Current and former U of M students in the school of art have expressed outrage over a white instructor’s collection of artwork depicting himself in…
Legislature grounds crowded in support of Black lives
On June 5, the Justice 4 Black Lives Winnipeg rally took place at the legislature to protest the deaths of Black people at the hands of police, drawing thousands.
Encampment removals a poor response to homelessness in Winnipeg
If we want to see long-lasting solutions to homelessness, investing in supportive housing efforts could help provide the level of support and autonomy that people need in order to end homelessness for good.
Centre for campus members affected by sexual violence opens its doors
On the fifth floor of UMSU University Centre sits an unassuming space — four adjoining rooms, with tea and hot chocolate for visitors — that seeks to serve an ambitious purpose: to provide a space for students, staff and faculty affected by sexual violence.