Classical rock stars
This weekend’s pairing between the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) and four well-known local bands is both innovative and a slight refinement of past collaborations. The…
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Stone soup’s on
Last Wednesday in the Manitoba Hydro building, Winnipeg chefs stirred up some friendly competition for a cause. The Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba (CNCM) held…
Out of the gallery, into homes and streets
On March 22, a launch party like no other will be held at Union Sound Hall. Hosted by Wab Kinew and featuring New Orleans’ own…
The new evolution of Bombers football
After an abysmal 3-15 record in 2013, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers need all the help they can get. The rebuilding process began when the team…
Going Deep with Jodie Layne
This week’s column is based on a question from a reader and will be answered in two parts! Check back next week for the followup….
Local news briefs
Peter Nygård pursues immortality through stem cell research Winnipeg-raised fashion magnate Peter Nygård has claimed that he is growing younger through the use of stem…
One artist, many hands
When the site at the Forks was excavated for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), 400,000 mostly Aboriginal artifacts were unearthed. Now, when visitors…
Creating ‘solid ground for women to stand on’
Alex Torcolacci and Ellie Schwartz were studying for their final exams last semester when the topic of what they would do for their joint birthdays…
Women’s Day – why?
International Women’s Day (IWD) has strong roots in the socialist and labour movements, but in 2014, the symbolic meaning of this day is not so…
PHOTOS: 2014 Banny Bowl gallery
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