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…
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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…
UFC bringing bloodsport to the Peg on June 15
The Octagon is coming to Winnipeg! The Ultimate Fighting Championship will host UFC 161 at the MTS Centre on June 15, as the UFC tries…
Subsidizing sprawl
The infrastructure deficit continues
Crime beat
The University of Manitoba saw several thefts during the month of January, including two cell phones, one backpack, which was left unattended, and a projector…
The case for electric vehicles: Electric vehicle technology – Part 2 of 3
Electric vehicles (EVs) have a number of advantages over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. EVs are much more efficient than ICE vehicles. According to the…
Unist’ot’en Camp resident visits Winnipeg to discuss resistance
Winnipeg’s Mondragon Bookstore and Coffeehouse filled up quickly on the evening of Monday, Jan. 21 for a community dinner and discussion in support of Unist’ot’en…
Without a paddle: Paddlewheel restaurant closes doors shy of 60 years of service
Earlier this month administration released the statement, “After careful consideration, The Bay and Compass Group Canada have announced the closure of the Paddlewheel restaurant operated…
Winnipeg weather affects all walks of life
Winnipeg recently lived up to its reputation when, for the first time in years, wind chill warnings decreased the temperatures to below minus 40 and…
Violent video games: The favoured scapegoat
Video games are the cultural product of our modern computer-driven society. Unfortunately, like comic books of the past, it has vestiges of nerdom, virginity, and…