Scandals hit city hall
Problems for Winnipeg mayor Sam Katz continue to mount as two city councillors, Harvey Smith and Ross Eadie, have called for Katz’s resignation. The councillors…
Winnipeg
Federal prison strike reveals longstanding labour issues
Anne Wyman Imagine waking up tomorrow to a 30 per cent wage cut, mandated by law. If the cost of living stayed the same, you’d…
Unlimited gags at Gags Unlimited
In my quest for scary I visited a store that elevates hauntings and transformations to a professional level. Though open year-round for the party needs…
Uneasy Winnipeg
Have horror in mind? Here are some locally shot films and television shows, and novels by local authors to pick up in time for Halloween….
Bizarre-o-tainment
As part of their fundraising efforts for the United Way of Winnipeg, the multi-talented people of Graffiti Art Programming (GAP) and Art City are teaming…
Looking beyond MASKulinity
Having a much different opinion from your peers can be challenging, intimidating, and sometimes downright isolating. David Lampert, co-founder of the Manitoba Men’s Network (MMN),…
Marching together for safer streets
Spencer Fernando On Sept. 19, I had the opportunity to attend the 35th annual Take Back the Night rally. This was the first time I…
B.R.A.V.E. boys for safer, healthier communities
There is a movement afoot to engage boys and men in the work of ending violence against women, and a new program at the Broadway…
Winnipeg Zombie Walk cancellation indicates unattainable regulations
Foster Lyle, staff A few short weeks ago it was announced that Winnipeg’s annual Zombie Walk would not occur this year. The event, which attracts…
Is Winnipeg ready for a population of one million?
Another instalment of the U of M’s Visionary Conversations series was held last week at the university’s Fort Garry campus. An interdisciplinary panel, drawing from…