David Barnard opens up
David Barnard, the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Manitoba, has faced his share of controversy. This year alone, Barnard has had to deal…
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Benefits of benevolence
The benefits of volunteerism are virtually infinite. Whether you are interested in advancing your employment opportunities, building a network, or making an impact in your…
Beautiful by design
Beautification is a common goal for most metropolises. Cities quickly turn into masses of concrete where buildings become cookie-cutter and plants growing in the cracks…
Every idea has its place
On Thursday Aug. 27, local architecture and design firm 5468796 Architecture opened public registration for their new non-profit competition, Chair Your Idea. The competition is…
ZenFri Inc. creates ‘anomaly’ in mobile gaming
Local creative company ZenFri Inc. has just launched their first video game, Clandestine: Anomaly on both iOS and Android platforms. The title was first made…
The grass looks greener outside city limits
The raindrops race each other down the window while the sky continuously sends new waves of runners. This is the third day of rain in…
From subway car to skyscraper
Since its humble beginnings as graffiti plastered illegally on subway cars, public art has flourished from a nuisance into a means of community revitalization, and right…
Stop and smell the roses
As with most artists, Candace Fempel of the Department of Floristry stumbled upon her talent quite naturally – but perhaps more so than most. “I think…
The funniest night in Winnipeg
There’s definitely a downside to laughing all night: a sore face the next day. The Winnipeg Comedy Showcase, hosted by Jared Story at the Park Theatre,…
KEN mode anticipate ‘Success’
A band self-described as “northern bellicosity done politely,” Winnipeg’s KEN mode combines elements of noise rock, hardcore punk, and heavy metal into a controlled yet…