Getting serious about male-on-male violence
The Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman story needs little introduction. Even though it occurred far south of the Canadian border in sunny Florida, the media coverage has…
Winnipeg
New pet owner bylaw misguided
On July 17, Winnipeg City Council voted 12-4 on an amended Responsible Pet Owner Bylaw which, among other things, forces cat owners to license their…
Canadian justice system failing Aboriginal people
Katerina Tefft, staff The relationship between Aboriginal people and the Canadian criminal justice system is broken, and evidence is mounting that a radical change is…
Going Deep with Jodie Layne
Please note: This is not a comprehensive resource and does not substitute for counselling or therapy. If you are a survivor of sexual assault and…
Keep On Keepin’ On
Graffiti Art Programming Inc.—also known as the Graffiti Gallery and GAP—is a not-for-profit community youth art centre that has been providing a space for young…
City risking it all on Hydro Corridor
Author: Steve Snyder In recent months I am sure I have heard every reason why the rapid transit corridor should (or shouldn’t) go along the…
Winnipeg experts, students join global debate over Woolwich murder
Woolwich, a district of London, England, received international coverage on May 22 following the violent murder of 25-year-old Lee Rigby. Two Britons of Nigerian descent,…
National news briefs
Liberal leadership campaign in final stage The race for a new Liberal Party of Canada leader will come to an end on Apr. 14. Voters,…
Katz trial dismissed
The conflict-of-interest lawsuit against Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz was dismissed on Friday, Apr. 5 by Queen’s Bench judge Brenda Keyser. Keyser reached her decision after…
New report shows increase in Aboriginal overrepresentation in prisons
A report released by the Office of the Correctional Investigator showed that Aboriginal peoples account for 23 per cent of the population within Canadian federal…